Cleaning EC155 EC155 has been working great but now coffee barely drips out.Is there a way to clean it? Maybe calcium built up inside?
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Mine has quit working too. We have used citric acid, cleaned the filters, etc.
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I've had this machine for years and this problem is due to the basket/filter assembly getting clogged. As Mike Wilkens says, take the whole thing apart. What I do is while the water is heating up, I take that apart and put the metal filter, the plastic bit and the plastic nut (but not the rubber part or outer metal cup) and put them in a cup and swish it around under hot water from the tap, running. By the time the machine has water at the right temperature, put it back together and load your grounds. I've found this to be the most reliable way after trying many others for years (including running white vinegar thru the machine, etc. etc.) I've had this machine for years and this problem is due to the basket/filter assembly getting clogged. As Mike Wilkens says, take the whole thing apart. What I do is while the water is heating up, I take that apart and put the metal filter, the plastic bit and the plastic nut (but not the rubber part or outer metal cup) and put them in a cup and swish it around under hot water from the tap, running. By the time the machine has water at the right temperature, put it back together and load your grounds. I've found this to be the most reliable way after trying many others for years (including... » Read More I've had this machine for years and this problem is due to the basket/filter assembly getting clogged. As Mike Wilkens says, take the whole thing apart. What I do is while the water is heating up, I take that apart and put the metal filter, the plastic bit and the plastic nut (but not the rubber part or outer metal cup) and put them in a cup and swish it around under hot water from the tap, running. By the time the machine has water at the right temperature, put it back together and load your grounds. I've found this to be the most reliable way after trying many others for years (including running white vinegar thru the machine, etc. etc.) « Show Less
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My EC-155 is having the same trouble. Did you ever figure out what was wrong?
1706610
the diaphragm on the pump weakens with use and age and eventually needs to be replaced. This use to be pretty easy to do but on my last De'Longhi machine it couldn't be done.. ended upthrowing the machine away.. was about 3 years old.
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I dunno. But my 3rd Brew n Go has after six years started to sputter and fail. I wash it--no soap--and paper towel the lil darling inside and out every six months or next spill over, whichever comes first. Get out lots of crud. I love it. I'm buying another. I hit 'start,' wrap it with a dish towel just in case, and leave the room. I am the only coffee drinker in the house.
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I have the same result with my B40. Makes excellent coffee with no mess each cup when taking the precautions you mentioned.
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Hello Vera, I don't know why - all I can say is how I use it, and that I am happy. I use the typical round filters on top of the filter supplied, since I do not wish to clean it each time. I use a mug, so it takes 2 1/2 scoops for the strong coffee I love. My mug and the supplied mug hold the same amount of liquid. I timed it, and it takes 3 1/2 minutes from the time you push the button until it stops dripping. I then tip the unit to get every drop, remove the paper filter, and I have my morning coffee, the way I like it and saved a ton of money rather than the premeasured pods. It shuts itself off after the 3 1/2 minutes is up; but you cannot turn it off once it is on. It is so small, it would easily fit in my travel case when I go out of town. I am so happy with this that I am giving it as a Xmas gift as well. It is exactly what I wanted! I hope all this helps you, and you are welcome to ask me any other questions you may have. Happy Thanksgiving, Suzanne
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I ran a cycle of water through mine before I used it. Just to rinse it out. Coffee tastes great.
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I didn't have this problem. On page 9 of the directions that came with the coffee maker, it states that you should clean the decanter, basket and lid with soapy water and then run it through a brew cycle with water only before using for the first time. Maybe you didn't do this?
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A couple rinses of the plunger and container to get rid of the coffee grounds is obviously required. I also recommend a quick wipe of the inside of the container afterwards to ensure that there is no coffee stains or "rings" remaining.
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Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a number of people are having this problem and attributing it to something more serious. Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a... » Read More Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a number of people are having this problem and attributing it to something more serious. « Show Less
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Make sure you get the carafe directly under the basket all the way in. It's a little stiff at first. If it's not all the way in the shut-off valve may not allow the drip/brewing. Otherwise I can't imagine what's wrong.
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I still have the original and just cleaned it with urnex full circle coffee maker cleaner... Otherwise, probably only 10 times before you get a stale coffee taste from the filter... Hope that helps?
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Yes it could be needing a descaling. The user manual mentions this. You can use a citric acid solution, and alternatively there's a product called Dezcal which is popular with espresso people, and works well. Don't run your pump for too long at a time, it can overheat. There's another possibility that occurs to me which may be even more likely. The basket assembly may be dirty and plugged up. Take the portafilter, basket rim, rubber ring, actual filter with holes in it, plastic disc, and plastic screw nut all apart, soak and rinse. If you suspect the plastic disc may be plugged up (that's the thingy that creates pressure before letting coffee come out), you can leave it out and see if you can pump water through the portafilter assembly without it.
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In the first place the tank is one piece and has a nozzle at the top that holds the top cover to the tank. Usually the plastic around the nozzle will de-compose and start to leak. As to cleaning it you might run some vinagar through it even though nowhere it tells you can do that. What I am saying it may not be benificial to do anything. I have had 3 or 4 of these coffee makers and as I have stated the above happens before lime builds up and the pot becomes useless.
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I have never had that problem. I would suggest pouring undiluted white vinegar in the carafe and let it soak for awhile. That has removed stains in my coffee carafe.
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If your coffee maker is not brewing properly you may need to follow the cleaning process outlined in the instruction manual. For assistance with this, please contact Mr. Coffee customer service directly.
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If you google the make and model number of your coffee maker and the word cleaning, you will find your answer including most likely youtube videos to demonstrate. The cleaner is fantastic, just not familiar with your machine. Mix it with water according to the label and use it instead of vinegar in the cleaning instructions.
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I put half cleaning white vinegar and half water in reservoir. Push the clean button and turn coffee maker on, like making coffee. run thru cycle then run 2nd cycle thru with just water. Hope this helps
211956
Sorry can't help with this one. I only used it once and it left coffee grounds all over the place so I just trashed them.