Saeco Exprelia function valve replacement

Introduction

The function valve is located on the left side of the device on the water tank. There may be a leak, then water will drip out on the left side in the middle of the machine. The replacement is quite easy.

What you need

Step 1 Open the rear cover of the Saeco Exprelia

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Remove all accessory parts like the water reservoir, the brewing assembly as well as the drip try.
Remove all coffee beans from the bean container
Always remove the power cord
Remove the two T10 Torx screws from the bottom of the rear cover.

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Step 2

Pull the back cover approximately 1 cm (3/8inch) out from the bottom and push it in an upward direction.

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Step 3 Loosening the Saeco Exprelia rear frame

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Remove the five T10 Torx screws as marked
the back frame consist of 3 pieces. Lift the top part out first, then each one of the side pieces

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Step 4 Removal of the Saeco Exprelia top cover

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Lift the bean compartment lid and loosen the Torx T10 screw.
Open the water compartment lid and loosen the Torx T10 screw.
The lid is locked into place several times. Carefully loosen the catches and lift off the lid.
Note: If you only want to remove the left cover on the water compartment, all you need to do is loosen the cover a little and lift it up by about 2 cm.

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Step 5 Remove the Saeco Exprelia left cover on the water compartment

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Open the front access door.
Lift the top cover by about 2 cm until you can just reach the screw in the top right.
Remove the T10 Torx screw

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Step 6

Lift the top cover slightly upwards. It requires a fair amount of force to push the side cover upwards by about 5 mm until the hooks are released and then lift it out.

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Step 7 Check function valve

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The function valve is easy to see on the left. If it shows signs of limescale on the outside, it is probably leaking. First check whether it is only the top connection does not seal well.
Pull out the metal clip on the top connector.
Now carefully lift out the upper connection piece. Check the O-ring, replace it if possible.
The hose is attached with an Oetiker clamp. It must be destroyed to be removed. Replace it later with a suitable hose clip. Shorten the tube about 1 cm.
Reassemble the valve and check that it is now tight. (Caution, the cables are exposed). If it is not then it will have to be repalced.

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Step 8 Replacement of the valve

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Rotate the machine so it is facing you with the door open.
Remove the Phillips screw in the center left. Now you can reach the fastening screw on the function valve.

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Step 9

Insert a T10 Torx screwdriver through the screw hole you just opened and unscrew the fastening screw on the function valve.
You can avoid opening the outer clamp by pulling the clamps on the connecting piece - as shown here - and replacing the connecting piece on the new part.
Pull off the metal clip for the rear connection and carefully remove the valve.
Pull off the two flat plugs.
Loosen all hose connections, including those on the back.
The valve is now free to be removed