How to Replace a Clogged Water Tube on a Breville BES860XL

Remember to find all of the parts you'll need for your Breville products before you start your repair.   Replacing the Water Tube

1. Remove the bean hopper and water reservoir

Twist the center of the bean hopper to unlock the unit, then pull the bean hopper and water reservoir away.

2. Remove the top cover

There are four screws on the back and on the underside of the front. Remove these to pull the top cover off of the unit.

3. Remove the back cover

Remove the protective covers of the three screws on the back cover -- then unfasten the screws and remove the back cover.

4. Remove the clogged tube(s)

Typically, the tube that becomes clogged most often is the one connecting the diffuser and the solenoid.

Use a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the clamps holding the tubes onto their grommets -- then pull the tube out of the unit.

 5. Install the new tube

Slide the o-rings from the old tube onto the ends of your new tube -- then place them back onto the diffuser and solenoid grommets.

 Once the new water tube is in position, secure it with the clamps that were removed in step 4.

6. Check for any other clogged tubes

Any of the water tubes in your espresso maker can become clogged. Use the same process illustrated above to replace any additional clogged/damaged hoses.

7. Replace the back cover

Snugly fasten the three screws that were removed in step 3 -- then replace the protective screw covers.

8. Replace the top cover

Replace and fasten the six screws that were removed in step 2.

9. Place water reservoir and bean hopper back into their original positions

Set them back into their original positions then secure the bean hopper by twisting the center latch.

 10. Run the cleaning cycle

This step is highly recommended. Consult your owner's manual for help finding this setting.   [Back to Top]
  Conclusion And that's how easy it is to replace a damaged or clogged water tube your Breville espresso machine. This article can also be used as cover disassembly instructions for this same unit. Now get out the morning paper and enjoy your fresh cup of espresso!   Find replacement water tubes and more by visiting our Breville BES860XL parts page.   [Back to Top]
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