Home » Espresso and Coffee How To Articles » Support + Learning » Troubleshooting » How to Reset Rancilio Silvia Thermal Fuse

How to Reset Rancilio Silvia Thermal Fuse

How to Reset Rancilio Silvia Thermal Fuse
Category: Troubleshooting
Author Name:
Posted:
Comments: 4 [Read/Post]
Synopsis:

If your Rancilio Silvia is under warranty, the troubleshooting step of resetting the thermostat has no effect on the warranty; however, please be advised below these steps of the reasons why this safety thermostat can trip.

1. Unplug the machine and allow to cool (if necessary)

2. Remove the water tank

3. Remove the top plate.

4. There are three thermostats, two on the top and one on the side of the boiler. Locate the thermostat on the side of the boiler; notice that there is a red button on the top of this thermostat. Press this button straight into the thermostat from the tip.

5. Replace the top plate, insert the water tank.

6. Plug in the machine, open the steam valve (with a vessel beneath the wand), turn it on, and immediately activate the coffee switch to ensure the boiler fills with water.

The machine needs to be reset when the boiler overheats. The boiler overheats usually if the internal water level is not maintained. To attempt to prevent the heating element from burning out, the thermostat kills power to the element. The Silvia (and other espresso machines with similar technology) employ an internal heating element which is immersed in the boiler water. When you brew espresso or dispense hot water, the pump pushes out hot boiler water with tank water, keeping the boiler full. When you steam/froth milk, the water level drops as steam is released, but the boiler is not refilled.

 *DO NOT* let your Rancilio Silvia operate without water!

About the Author



Comments on How to Reset Rancilio Silvia Thermal Fuse

Harald 06/03/2017 20:00
Thank you! Easy to follow and worked perfectly.
Rose 13/08/2016 20:06
This information and the photo helped me soooo much, and I am very thankful to you!
Gisli 24/05/2015 19:24
Perfect. Saved the day. It could be added that when this fuse has tripped, the machine's thermostat light comes on and stays on without the machine getting warm. This 3 minute procedure solved the problem.
Administrator Note:
Thank you for the additional note.
Mark 20/02/2015 20:18
Thanks, your procedure was easy to follow and a life saver. THANKS!


Share comments

Your Name: *
Comments: *
Please Note: HTML Markup will be automatically removed.
The ability to post urls has been disabled by the site administrator.
  *
 
Copyright © 1999-2024 Espresso Planet - Supramatic Inc.
Copyright (1996) 1999-2024 Espresso Planet. All Rights Reserved. Certain names, logos, designs, titles, words or phrases constitute trademarks, service marks or trade names of Espresso Planet, SupraMatic Inc., Schaerer Ltd., Thermoplan Ltd., Breville, Delonghi, Jura, Solis, Saeco, Krups, Capresso, Gaggia, Rancillio, Rocket, Nespresso, Illy, Lavazza
Sales - Wholesale - Service and Repair of Espresso Machines and Coffee Makers in Canada - USA - Toronto - Mississauga - Ontario - Victoria - Vancouver - Calgary - Edmonton - Saskatoon - Regina - Winnipeg - Thunder Bay - Sudbury - Windsor - London - Kitchener - Barrie - Oakville - Kingston - Ottawa - Montreal - Quebec - Fredericton - Moncton - Halifax - St. John's - British Columbia - Alberta - Saskatchewan - Manitoba - Quebec - New Brunswick - Nova Scotia - Newfoundland