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LUCCA A53 Mini / Mini Vivaldi: Adjusting The Expansion Valve

Unplug your machine and allow it to cool down fully before doing this procedure. Tools Needed: Phillips Screwdriver 17mm Wrench Adjustable Wrench Portafilter w/ back flush disc installed 1. Remove the panels from the machine.2. With the panels...

LUCCA A53 Mini / Mini Vivaldi: Vacuum Breaker

Before doing this we recommend unplugging the machine and allowing it to fully cool off. Tools required: phillips screwdriver metal brush 19mm long socket & socket wrench New Vacuum Breaker To access the vacuum breaker you need to remove the top...

LUCCA A53 Mini / Mini Vivaldi: Cleaning the Fill Probe

In order to fully access the fill probe it is helpful to remove the side panels. When doing this be sure that the machine is unplugged and not heated. Tools needed: small flat head screwdriver 12mm wrench(or adjustable wrench) wire brush/steel wool

LUCCA A53 Mini / Mini Vivaldi: Replacing Safety Valve

Tools Needed: Phillips Screwdriver 2 Adjustable Wrenches New 3/8" Safety Valve NOTE: New model Lucca A53 and La Spaziale S1 machines come equipped with an updated safety valve. These new valves look different, but they are functionally identical....

LUCCA A53 Mini / Mini Vivaldi: Steam Boiler Temperature Sensor Cleaning and Replacement

Tools Needed: Phillips Screwdriver 15 mm Wrench Scouring pad or wire bristle brush PTFE tape 1. Remove the panels from the machine by following along with our guide: A53 Panel Removal 2. Disconnect the two wires of the temperature sensor by moving...

LUCCA A53 / A53 Mini / Vivaldi / Mini Vivaldi: Cleaning or Replacing Group Head Solenoid (pre-2019)

Below you will find a step by step guide on removing the front panel of your machine and checking the grouphead solenoid. Tools Needed: Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench x 2 3mm Allen Wrench If you need a new 3-Way Solenoid, it can be found...

LUCCA A53 Mini / Mini Vivaldi: Cleaning Fill Solenoid

Tools Needed: Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench 1. Remove the panels of your machine. 2. Remove the nut holding the solenoid body in place. 3. Remove the solenoid shaft. You may need to use a second wrench to counter-torque on the valve so...

LUCCA A53 / A53 Mini / Vivaldi: Group Head Cleaning and Maintenance

Tools you will need: Biocaf cleaning powder or Cafiza tablets Pallo group head Brush Blind Portafilter basket 8mm wrench (or tool from the original accessory box) Replacement Gasket & Screen Molykote (or any food-grade lubricant) Portafilter Towel...

LUCCA A53 Mini / Mini Vivaldi: Hot Water Solenoid Disassembly

Tools Needed: 2x Adjustable Wrench Phillips Screwdriver 1. Remove the side panels of the machine. 2. Remove the front panel of the machine by unthreading the steam knob and then removing the two screws holding the front panel on. After this you...

LUCCA A53 Mini / Mini Vivaldi: Cleaning Flow Meter

Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver 3.5mm Allen wrench 7mm crescent wrench 13mm crescent wrench 16mm crescent wrench 17mm crescent wrench 1. Remove the panels from the machine. 2. Locate the flow meter, remove the 3 screws that secure the top. You...

LUCCA A53 Mini / Mini Vivaldi: Cleaning Fill Probe and Sealing Boiler Connection

Before proceeding with this procedure, it's important to drain the boilers and allow the machine to fully cool. Always unplug the machine from its power source before disassembling. Tools required: Phillips screw driver 19mm socket wrench...

LUCCA A53 Mini / Mini Vivaldi: Inspecting and Cleaning the Water Tank Check Valve

Tools Needed: 17mm, 15mm, 14mm crescent wrenches 1. Remove the check valve from the water tank using the 17mm crescent wrench on the brass retaining nut and the 15mm wrench on the check valve tool slots. 2. Disassemble the check valve using the...

LUCCA A53 Mini / Mini Vivaldi: Inspecting Inlet Tubing

Tools Needed:- 17mm crescent wrench or adjustable wrench- Small snips or scissors- Flathead screwdriver1. Remove the panels. You'll need to access the machine through the back panel.2. Use the 17mm crescent wrench to remove the brass fitting from...

Lucca A53 Mini / Mini Vivaldi: Expansion Valve (OPV) Service and Replacement

Tools Needed:- 17mm crescent wrench- 21mm crescent wrench- Medium adjustable wrenchNOTE: The following photos show a machine with the Teflon steam boiler pressure read tube removed for clarity; you don't need to remove this tube to remove the...