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Siemens Surpresso - Bosch Benvenuto brewing unit maintenance

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  1. Siemens Surpresso - Bosch Benvenuto brewing unit maintenance, Siemens Surpresso - Bosch Benvenuto Brew Group Removal: step 1, image 1 of 3 Siemens Surpresso - Bosch Benvenuto brewing unit maintenance, Siemens Surpresso - Bosch Benvenuto Brew Group Removal: step 1, image 2 of 3 Siemens Surpresso - Bosch Benvenuto brewing unit maintenance, Siemens Surpresso - Bosch Benvenuto Brew Group Removal: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Never forget: Pull the power plug!

    • Remove all attachments such as water reservoir, coffee compartment lid, trester drawer.

    • Remove all coffee beans from the bean hopper.

    • Open the side flap.

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    • Loosen the three rubber caps on the brew group.

    • Using a strong flat-blade screwdriver, adjust the three plastic slots underneath so that the "unlocked" position is indicated.

    • Note: with the newer version of the brew group, only one lever needs to be flipped.

    • Pull out the brew group. If it is stuck, pull firmly and evenly, but with feeling, preferably at the bottom right.

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    • Remove the brewing unit from the device.

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    • Take off the cap covering the screwhole in one corner. The cap ensures a better fit of the brewing unit.

    • Note: some versions of the brewing unit do not have this cap.

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    • Remove the single black Torx T10 screw fixing the opening handle.

    • Using a certain amount of force pull the opening handle out of the guidance near the red button.

    • Rotate the handle 90 degrees counterclockwise, then lift it off.

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    • Unclip the upper protection panel, then remove it by lifting it up.

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    • Remove six Torx T15 screws holding together the brewing unit. The screwholes are rather deep.

    • Lift the upper half of the brewing unit up.

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    • The inside of the brewing unit ist exposed. You can see:

    • The upper piston and its gasket.

    • The funnel for the coffee grounds

    • The lower piston.

    • The hold-down clamp

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    • Remove the funnel.

    • Rotate the lower piston counterclockwise and lift it off.

    • Lift off the upper piston. There ist still a hose connecting the piston to the coffee outlet. In top there ist also the downholder of the brewing unit.

    • Sometimes this downholder ist torn and the coffee leaks out of the brewing unit and does not fill your cup. Inspect the downholder for cracks. You can fix this using a special repair kit.

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    • Remove the hose connecting the upper piston and the coffee outlet.

    • Remove the upper piston.

    • Remove the Torx T20 screw from the screen of the upper piston.

    • Take off the cover of the gasket and the gasket.

    • Replace the gaskets of the upper piston, the coffee outlet and water connector.

    • The lip of the piston gasket must point towards the pressure, i.e. downwards.

    • Clean thoroughly all parts. Use food-proof silicone grease to lubricate the gaskets.

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    • The crema-valve is located in the interior of the upper piston. It is fixed by two Torx T10 screws.

    • Remove both screws. Lift off the valve. Inspect it and clean it.

    • Note: there is another gasket on the shaft of the lower piston. Replacing it is difficult.

    • Lubricate all sliding parts with food-proof silicone grease. Verify the smooth operating of the brewing unit.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these directions in reverse order.

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