Dismantling the Melitta Caffeo CI brew group in the appliance

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Preparation

Disconnect the device from the power supply!

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Screw Removal

6 screws Tx15, marked red and orange, must be removed. Note that the screw with the orange marking is hidden under a clipped-in cover.

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Removing the lever

In the photo you can see the bar on the lever and the groove on the brew group. Pry the lever out of the lower guide, then remove the lever at the upper end along the groove.

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Removing the cover

After removing the plastic cover, you can easily remove 3 parts. They may also fall out partially when the cover is removed.

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The chamber for the coffee powder is probably in the position shown in picture 1 (red circle). You can carefully try to move the brewing chamber downwards by turning the axle (orange circle) with slight force.

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — (Optional) Releasing the motor connection - Part 1

Only carry out this step if it is really necessary. In other words, if the brewing chamber could not be brought into position in the previous step. As mentioned at the beginning, it may be necessary to remove the housing depending on the situation. Now you are ready, please follow the instructions linked to previously.

crwdns2936071:07crwdne2936071:0 — (Optional) Releasing the motor connection - Part 2

Various parts may fall out when opening. In particular, one of the axles may get stuck in the cover.

crwdns2936071:08crwdne2936071:0 — Removing the coffee chamber

The coffee chamber (red arrow) can be in various positions. However, it cannot be removed in any position. Please compare both pictures in this step. The coffee chamber can also be so high that the upper sieve (top left in the picture) is not visible.

crwdns2936071:09crwdne2936071:0 — Overview of individual parts

This is just an overview of all the individual parts you have so far. The brew group has now been completely removed from the machine.

crwdns2936071:010crwdne2936071:0 — Inserting the coffee chamber and bar

The first step is to insert the coffee chamber. The chamber can only be inserted in one position. See Fig. 1, paying particular attention to the red marking to ensure that the chamber is down to the stop. Now turn the chamber to the position shown in picture 2.

crwdns2936071:011crwdne2936071:0 — Inserting the coffee funnel

The coffee funnel has two ridges and the housing has a groove. Insert the bar of the funnel into the groove.

crwdns2936071:012crwdne2936071:0 — Reassembling the housing

Now screw the two halves of the housing together with the Torx screws.

crwdns2936071:013crwdne2936071:0 — Clip in the cover and lever

Next clip in the cover (red marking). Also clip in the locking lever (orange marking) in the "closed" position. Secure it to the axle again with a Torx screw.

crwdns2936071:014crwdne2936071:0 — Background to the blockage

The big question now is why the brew group was blocked and how to avoid this in the future.

crwdns2936071:015crwdne2936071:0 — Check home position

The machine has a home position. The brew group can only be inserted or removed in this basic position. If the brew group could not be removed, there are many indications that it cannot be inserted correctly.