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Introduction

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Step 1

              Testing the Starbucks Barista Heating Element
  • Remove the 6 Phillips #1 screws from the back panel.
  • Remove the back panel.

Remove the 6 Phillips #1 screws from the back panel.

Remove the back panel.

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Step 2

  • Make sure the machine is turned off and unplugged.
  • Set your voltmeter in continuity mode and place the leads on the two 90 degree prongs on the boiler’s heating element.
  • It does not matter which lead touches which prong as you’re just testing for a break, or “open” in the heating element circuit.’''
  • If the voltmeter shows 0, or “open”, then there is an issue with the heating element’s continuity and it needs to be replaced.
  • If given a reading, then your heating element is fine.

Make sure the machine is turned off and unplugged.

Set your voltmeter in continuity mode and place the leads on the two 90 degree prongs on the boiler’s heating element.

It does not matter which lead touches which prong as you’re just testing for a break, or “open” in the heating element circuit.’''

If the voltmeter shows 0, or “open”, then there is an issue with the heating element’s continuity and it needs to be replaced.

If given a reading, then your heating element is fine.

Step 3

  • In the water reservoir, place mixture of de-calcifying agent and water as directed on the product label.
  • Place a cup, to catch fluid, underneath the portafilter.
  • Run Barista, as if making coffee, for the amount of time directed by the de-calcifying product.
  • See the links section of the device page for further directions.

In the water reservoir, place mixture of de-calcifying agent and water as directed on the product label.

Place a cup, to catch fluid, underneath the portafilter.

Run Barista, as if making coffee, for the amount of time directed by the de-calcifying product.

See the links section of the device page for further directions.

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

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oguitar200 - Feb 18, 2013

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I did this a few months ago and the boiler was full of rusty gunk. This guide sure did help me out.

Martin Zeitler - Dec 29, 2015

the same here - it was disgusting… was afraid to have damaged it while cleaning it. tested it yesterday already… just going through all the steps to validate function of the units.

Zorigoo Purev - Mar 29, 2017

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hi ! we have Starbucks Barisa Milano. some how it didnt want switch on! my husband wanted to have a look but we cant open. do you gave any guidence?

sonnynima - May 20, 2021

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I have a Barista and want to change the pressure washer of the coffee maker arm.

can any one help me?