Valve Assembly With Frother AS13200153

Follow the repair process as outlined extensively by others on eReplacement. One suggestion is to also buy the o-ring that fits into the valve where the water line attaches. The valve does not come with one and I was able to use the one from the old valve with no leaks.

I found your YouTube video on just this repair. Thank you. I will post it for other with this problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7jLrL78byM

I just followed the online video found on YouTube made by your company. Had to pause it a few times, but everything went just as pictured. Quick delivery on parts and we were up and running again. Works like brand new. Thanks!

We inherited this really nice espresso maker, but the one catch was that the plastic steamer wand piece was broken. We weren't able to order just the wand piece, because it appeared to be a molded unit, we ordered the whole tap assembly. When we received it however, we noticed that the lower metal & plastic piece that you put into the cup to steam is removable from the main assembly. So this instruction only covers how to replace that small piece.

----BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE MAKE SURE TO UNPLUG THE MACHINE!!! BE SAFE----

First, using a phillips head screwdriver, remove all the screws from the back of the espresso machine.

Once that is done you should be able to remove the two side panels by sliding them backwards.

The display piece/control unit where all of the buttons are housed has two screws on each side, remove those as well.

Remove the steamer knob carefully (nearly broke the tap unit removing ours, be gentle)

At this point you should be able to gently flip up the front cover/control section, revealing some of the mechanicals underneath.

For us, we just needed to replace the lower piece, there is a small clip that holds it in place. I removed that clip with pliers, and did the same with the new unit. I then slid the new piece into place on the machine and replaced the clip.

After that, just reinstall the panels in the reverse of removal.

1.Tank soaked in hot water to loosen end cover which was not replaced. with some force popped it off cause it did not want to slide.
2. dissembled back cover first by removing screws. took a little force to remove it. each side then was removed. would have been nice to know to slide it up since it has some hooks at the top.
3. frother was just 3 screws. The small o ring inside the cavity where the plastic water line attached was retrieved with a toothpick and reused in the new frother assembly.
4. reassembled sides and then back cover making sure the panels were positioned properly. I had to do this several times as the water tank side panel needed to interlock properly with the bottom.
5. After about 45 minutes, I tested the frother and tank. success-no leaks.

1. Unplug appliance
2. Remove left and right side panels.
3. Carefully pry off steam knob with 2 bladed screwdrivers.
4. Remove 4 screws that hold front control panel and move panel to the side. ( no need to disconnect wire harness)
5. Steam valve now exposed. Carefully remove spring clip for plastic hose that goes into valve. Needlenose pliers work best.
6. Remove 3 screws for steam valve.
7. Fit new valve and screws. Seat hose fully in valve and secure with spring clip.
8. Reverse procedure to reinstall panels.
9. Turn on machine and test steam function.
10. Make a cappuccino and enjoy.

Removed side, back and top panels.
Removed steam/water knob.
Removed front panel.
Removed two wires to tap microswitch.
Removed 3 screws holding existing tap.
Removed water line to tap.
Removed existing tap.
Mounted new tap.
Replaced O-ring on water line and reinstalled water line.
Connected wires to micro switch.
Tested, no leaks.
Reinstalled steam knob and panels.

Broken the steamer

Removed old valve and installed new.

Took the back off then the sides which allowed the front control panel to removed then removed 3 screws in the tap. Installed new one and reassembled.