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Profitec Pro 400: Draining the Machine

Tools Needed:- Measuring cup (4-8 fl. oz.)- Pitcher (at least 32 fl. oz.)- Towel(s)*NOTE: If your machine fails to power on or fails to heat, skip to the end of this article.1. Start by powering the machine on and allowing it come to full...

Profitec Pro 400: Removing the Panels

Tools Needed:- 2.5mm Allen wrench or hex driverNOTE: The machine should be unplugged and cool to the touch before you begin.1. Start by removing the drip tray, cup tray and reservoir.2. Remove the six Allen head screws from the top panel as...

Profitec Pro 400: Resetting the Safety Switches

Tools Needed:- Small flat bladed screwdriverNOTE: It's best to unplug the machine and allow it to fully cool before re-setting these switches.1. Start by removing the top panel from the machine.2. Identify the two safety switches screwed into the...

Profitec Pro 400: Vacuum Breaker Service

Tools Required:- 2.5mm Allen wrench or hex driver- 17mm wrench or adjustable wrench- Recommended: 17mm deep socket and socket wrench with extension- Vacuum Breaker Rebuild KitNOTE: The machine should be unplugged and cool to the touch before you...

Profitec Pro 400: Cleaning the Fill Probe

Tools Needed:- 13mm crescent wrench- Scouring pad or steel wool or wire bristle brushNOTE: The machine should be unplugged and cool to the touch before you begin.1. Start by removing the panels from the machine.2. Create room to work by removing...

Profitec Pro 400: Cleaning the Temperature Sensor

Tools Needed:- 14mm crescent wrench- Scouring pad or steel wool or wire bristle brushNOTE: The machine should be unplugged and cool to the touch before you begin.1. Start by removing the panels from the machine.2. Create room to work by removing...

Profitec Pro 400: Disassembling the Reservoir Tray

Tools Needed:- 3mm Allen wrench or hex driver- Towel1. Start by draining the machine's boiler.2. Next, remove the panels from the machine.3. Tilt the machine onto its front, so that it rests on the lower part of the frame and the E61 group head....

Profitec Pro 400: Steam/Hot Water Valve and Seat Gasket Service

Tools Needed:- Adjustable wrenches (x2)- Pick or other similar implement- Towel- Molykote food safe lubricant- Replacement spindle seat valve gasket- Channel-lock pliers or locking pliers1. Start by opening the valve all the way by turning the...

Profitec Pro 400: Testing the Heating Element

Tools Needed:- 3mm Allen wrench or hex driver.- Multimeter- Towel 1. Start by draining the machine. Then unplug the machine and allow it to cool.2. Tilt the machine up onto its front, carefully resting it on the group head. You may want to place a...

Profitec Pro 400: Replacing the Heating Element

Tools Needed:- 3mm Allen wrench or hex driver- 13mm deep socket and socket wrench- Flat bladed screwdriver1. Start by draining the machine. Then unplug the machine and allow it to cool.2. Tilt the machine up onto its front, carefully resting it on...

Profitec Pro 400: Expansion valve (OPV) service

Tools Needed:- 2.5mm Allen wrench or hex driver- Flat bladed screwdriver- Dental pick or similar implement- Replacement expansion valve seatNOTE: The machine should be unplugged and cool to the touch before you begin.1. Start by removing the top...

Profitec Pro 400: Replacing the Safety Valve

Tools Needed:- 20mm crescent wrenchOR- 20mm deep socket and socket wrench- PTFE tape (aka Teflon tape aka plumber's tape)- Replacement safety valveNOTE: The machine should be unplugged and cool to the touch before you begin.1. Start by removing...

Profitec Pro 400: Bulb Filter Inspection

Tools Needed:- 3mm Allen wrench or hex driver- Replacement bulb filter- Towel1. Start by draining the machine. Then unplug the machine and allow it to cool.2. Tilt the machine up onto its front, carefully resting it on the group head. You may want...

Profitec Pro 400: Fill Solenoid Inspection and Service

Tools Needed:- 14mm crescent wrench- Adjustable wrench- #2 Philips screw driver- Wire brush or scouring pad1. Start by draining the boiler, then unplug the machine and allow it to cool.2. Remove the panels from the machine.3. Create room to work...

Profitec Pro 400: Rotary Knob Removal

Tools Needed:- Small adjustable wrench- Towel1. Make sure the knob is fully closed.2. Use the small adjustable wrench to loosen and remove the retaining nut in the center of the knob. You may want to drape a small towel over the knob, to avoid...

Profitec Pro 400: SSR Replacement

Tools Needed:- 3mm Allen wrench or hex driver- 2.5mm Allen wrench or hex driver- Small adjustable wrenchNOTE: The machine should be unplugged and cool to the touch before you begin.1. Start by removing the panels from the machine.2. Identify the...