Revise the Saeco Minuto support valve

Introducción

Hot fresh water flows into the brewing unit through the support valve, it is heavily loaded. The seals should be replaced from time to time. It also happens that lime deposits clog the valve. The valve is easy to remove and revise.

Note: the pictures show a Saeco Odea and differ slightly. However, the valve is quite similar.

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Paso 1 Revise the support valve

Revise the Saeco Minuto support valve, Revise the support valve: paso 1, imagen 1 de 2

Revise the Saeco Minuto support valve, Revise the support valve: paso 1, imagen 2 de 2

Open the side flap and remove the brew group and coffee grounds container.
Unscrew the three Torx T10 screws on the cover above the support valve.
Take the lid off, now the support valve is open.

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Paso 2

The support valve is attached with four Torx T10 screws. Unscrew them.
Pull the valve forward to remove it. There are two o-rings, do not lose them. Replace the rings later during reinstallation.

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Paso 3

The seals on the support valve must be closed tightly with each brewing process and are heavily loaded. Replace them.
The support valve is closed with a cover with a bayonet lock. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the lid a few degrees counterclockwise and lift it out with a pair of pliers.
Check whether the inner parts (sliding piece, valve stem, and spring) can move freely and close tightly. Replace them if necessary.