La Pavoni Espresso Plus Dissassembly

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Removing Cover

Unplug the machine from any power source(s).

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Unscrew Steam Valve

Loosen the grub screw on the stopper (black plastic part) with a 2mm Allen key.

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Overhaul Steam Valve

If necessary, clean the steam valve with descaler.

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Remove Steam Nozzle

Push the black plastic cover down and out of the bottom of the case. Then, unscrew the union nut (wrench size 13).

crwdns2936071:05crwdne2936071:0 — Remove Brewer's Electrical Connections

Disconnect the left connection of the heating coil (blue) and the right connection of the right thermal switch (single green wire).

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — Remove Brewer

Unscrew the four cap nuts (8mm nuts) on the portafilter holder.

crwdns2936071:07crwdne2936071:0 — Dismantle the Brewer

Loosen the four screws. Be careful, as water will run out. Width across flats is 8.

crwdns2936071:08crwdne2936071:0 — Portafilter Gasket

The shower screen is attached with a small slotted screw.

crwdns2936071:09crwdne2936071:0 — Remove Pump 1

Unplug cable.

crwdns2936071:010crwdne2936071:0 — Remove Pump 2

Open the fastening nipple from below, use a 2mm punch or wire and press the mandrel out of the nipple. The pump can now be lifted out of the machine.

crwdns2936071:011crwdne2936071:0 — Disassemble The Pump: Check Valve

The valve is located at the connection for the pressure hose on the left-hand side.

crwdns2936071:012crwdne2936071:0 — Disassemble The Pump

Before disassembling the pump, pull off the rubber holders and the rubber nozzle.