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MANUAL Revision 01 February 2010 All parts of this document are the property of Saeco International Group. All rights reserved. This document and all the information herein is provided without liability deriving from any errors or omissions. Furthermore, no part may be reproduced, used or collected, except where express authorisation has been provided in writing or through a contractual agreement.
Operation, cleaning and maintenance Operating logic 4.1. Water circuit Control ringnut and valve Coffee cycle operating diagram Single microswitch Temperature sensor Coffee grinder operation Low bean level detection, dose quantity adjustment, coffee grinder blocked Dose self-learning Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 SYNTIA...
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OETIKER clamps assembly and disassembly 7.10 Coffee grinder disassembly 7.11 Grinder adjustment / assembly and disassembly Notes Water circuit diagram 9.1. Water circuit diagram Electrical diagram 10.1 Digital wiring diagram 10.2 Focus wiring diagram Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 SYNTIA...
Simply turning off the main machine power switch is not an adequate safety precaution. This appliance is rated as protection class I. Insulation and dielectric rigidity tests must be performed on completion of any repair. Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 1 / 04...
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SYNTIA 01 INTRODUCTION 1.5. Syntia range Syntia Syntia Focus Display interface Led interface Painted details Water/steam valve Alarm LED Automatic rinse Automatic dosage Frother Dispensed coffee memory capacity Automatic switch off (after 60’ inactivity) Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 2 / 04...
Long coffee coffee key dispensing button Selector Coffee/hot water/steam F O C U S Aroma/pre-ground LED display coffee key Long coffee Long coffee luminous button luminous button Selector Coffee/hot water/steam Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 3 / 04...
SYNTIA 01 INTRODUCTION 1.6.2 Internal machine parts Side door microswitch Coffee grinder motor Coffee grinder Boiler insulation and boiler PWR/CPU card Pump Temperature sensor Water level sensor Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 4 / 04...
Maximum PRODUCT Programm. Programm. by amount amount amount QUANTITY by the user Production / Service (Puls.) (Puls.) (Puls.) Espresso Medium coffee Long coffee Pre-ground Hot water Continues until the water supply has been exhausted (capacitive sensor) Steam for Continues until the water supply has been exhausted (capacitive sensor) frother Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 02...
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60 minutes Inlet time (default) Inlet time prog. by the user Inlet time prog. by Production/Service department WATER TANK Description Level sensor Water reserve (pulses) with water filter Water reserve (pulses) with no water filter Water reserve modifiable by Production/Service departments "Fill tank" alarm "No tray" alarm Water mains Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 02...
Machine dispensing one coffee (dispensing stops when you press the key again) Wait for the dispensing process to end Machine dispensing two coffees (dispensing stops when you press the key again) MEMO The machine is being programmed Stop dispensing as desired with the coffee cup fill level Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 1 / 07...
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Service Centre Water circuit fill request Turn the knob to the cup Circuit filling in progress When the filling cycle ends turn the knob back to the central position No coffee beans inside container. After filling the coffee container, start the cycle again No water Fill the water tank Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 2 / 07...
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2) O pen the hot water valve 7) R insing in progress 3) D escaling in progress 8) C lose the valve 4) C lose the valve 9) F ill the tank with fresh water 10) P ress the key indicated 5) F ill the tank with fresh water by the arrow Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 3 / 07...
This function lets you adjust the water hardness so that machine maintenance is managed better = very soft water =soft =hard =very hard “INTENZA” water filter This function lets you manage the “INTENZA” water filter. RESET Factory settings This function allows the factory values to be reset Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 4 / 07...
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MEMO MEMO Machine in the phase of program- Blinking ming the quantity of coffee to be di- spensed (Keep the espresso or long Stop dispensing as desired coffee button pressed) Blinking MEMO MEMO Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 5 / 07...
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- The brew group is not inserted - Close the service door Fixed Empty the dregs drawer Blinking Insert dregs drawer No beans inside the coffee Re-start the cycle after filling Fixed container the container Fixed Fill water tank Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 6 / 07...
Hard water (15° - 21°dH) Approx. every 6 weeks or Approx. every 3 60 litres months / 120 litres Very hard water (over 21°dH) Approx. every 4 weeks or Approx. every 6 weeks 30 litres or 60 litres Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 7 / 07...
Turbine Pump Coffee dis- penser Brewing unit Compensation valve Water collection tank • Traditional water system • T urbine – Amount of coffee dispensed into the cup • R eciprocating piston type pump (13 - 15 bar) • C ompensation valve (opening pressure 16 - 18 bar) • B oiler – 1400 W • P resblok valve – select coffee – hot water - steam Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 06...
Manual opening when dispensing water Manual opening when dispensing steam TOTAL STROKE COFFEE CLOSED -30° + 30° Valve opening Valve closing stroke stroke STEAM WATER OPEN OPEN Extra stroke Extra stroke Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 06...
- The boiler begins to heat water for approx. 45 seconds. It absorbs all the available heating power in order to reach the optimal temperature. The temperature will then remain at a constant level. Coffee cycle T he coffee grinder starts the grinding process (controlled by pulses generated by a sensor) T he gear motor (brewing unit) moves to the dispensing position P reliminary dispensing phase (short pump activity, short pause) P roduct dispensing (the pump operation period is defined by the amount of product dispensed) T he gear motor moves to its home position (the dregs are expelled automatically) Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 06...
The electronic system detects the current boiler temperature from the drop in voltage and ad- justs it accordingly. Resistor values: see table Temp. (°C) R nom (kΩ) ΔR (+/- %) 61,465 17,599 7,214 6,121 5,213 4,459 1,653 0,893 Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 06...
Coffee grinder blockage If the coffee grinder becomes blocked for any reason, pulses will no longer be transmitted to the electronic sys- tem and the grinder will come to a stop Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 06...
Caution: In the case of excessive dosage, powder may be expelled into the dreg drawer. This is not a fault, but can occur during preliminary operation or after a service. Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 06...
Y” and display 1 2 3 4 interface card and/or flat cable N N Y N remains green JP21. PRESS THE ON/OFF KEY TO ACCESS THE NEXT LEVEL UP Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 1 / 07...
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TAPCOFFE=N Incorrect incorrect TAPSTEAM=N DOOR=Y display from position pos. TAPWATER=N BU-P=Y “N to Y” TAP - ERR =Y DREG=Y TANK-H2O=Y PRESS THE ON/OFF KEY TO ACCESS THE NEXT LEVEL UP Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 2 / 07...
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BU PAGE current absorption higher than 300mA, display from WORK=N HOME=N CUR= 337 green to red: check gearmotor unit and/or motor PRESS THE ON/OFF KEY TO ACCESS THE NEXT LEVEL UP Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 3 / 07...
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CPU/POWER OPEN card connection (JP13 may be disconnected) ERROR: Power absorption KO and temperature does not increase: check power supply wiring and/or CPU/ POWER card connection (JP17-3) Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 4 / 07...
JP21 wiring MEMO MEMO If the LED does not turn on, check the knob card and the JP21 wiring MEMO PRESS THE ON/OFF KEY TO ACCESS THE NEXT LEVEL UP Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 5 / 07...
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.If this does not occur and the symbol turns on, check the sensor and/or the coffee grinder motor, the wiring of the sensor and/or the connec- tion on the CPU/Power card (JP2), the wiring of the coffee grinder motor and/or the connection on the CPU/Power card (JP8) Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 6 / 07...
3", torque error trying to move up, ascent time out exceeded) Water circuit / flow meter problems (water circuit blocked or no flow meter signal) Boiler temperature sensor short circuited Boiler temperature sensor open circuit The boiler temperature has exceeded the maximum allowed value (165°c) The boiler temperature has not increased by x°c in y sec (boiler power supply disconnected, incorrect boiler fitted must be a 1300W boiler, partial power supply to boiler, cut out thermostat tripped) Mains voltage trouble Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 7 / 07...
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CHAPTER 6 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 SYNTIA...
Brewing unit Grease solvent / Grease Hoses, attachments and Oetiker clamps Pump ES/TR ES/TR Gear motor Coffee grinder Vacuum cleaner / brush Water circuit Saeco descaler Hot water/steam valve ES/S Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 1 / 02...
Remove the grounds Grounds drawer missing drawer missing indication indication Low bean Start brewing a coffee Low bean level level while the coffee bean indication indication container is empty Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page 2 / 02...
7) Lift the lid and disconnect the earth wire shown When refitting the machine cover, take great care not to scratch the keypad cover. Put a sheet of paper on the keypad cover (see photo) before refitting the machine cover and slide it out at the end of assembly Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 09...
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Unscrew the screws shown 7.2. Coffee dispenser disassembly 1) Unscrew the screw shown 2) Slide out the fork clip 3) Unscrew the screws shown and remove the support 4) Coffee dispenser assembly parts Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 09...
1) Remove the display frame by lifting it and slip off the upper cover 2) Slip off the flat cable and loosen the highlighted screw 4) Display and interface cards as 3) Loosen the highlighted screws and remove the elastic sembly washer Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 09...
- R emove the gear (C) that meshes with the motor transmission shaft - R emove the large gear (B) - R emove the motor (A), complete with transmission shaft 3) Replace the gear (B), making sure that the imprint of the arrow is aligned with the opening containing the pin (P) 4) When replacing the motor and the transmission shaft, make sure the bearings (L) are in the right position. Grease the shaft thoroughly and evenly Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 09...
2) Remove the control knob cover and unscrew the screw as indicated 3) Lift and remove the dispenser assembly, slide out the fork clip shown and unscrew the screws holding the front piece 4) Unscrew the screws shown to remove the front piece support 5) Remove the spring washer and the control knob gear (steam/water) Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 09...
PUMP Remove the connection 1, disconnect the silicone hoses 2 Unscrew the safety valve and remove the pump from the two supports TURBINE Remove the connection and disconnect the silicone hoses Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 09...
07 DISASSEMBLY 7.9. OETIKER clamps assembly and disassembly 1) Boiler connection 2) Other connections Replacing the hoses 1) Use a suitable pair of pliers to remove the clamp (as illustrated) 2) Tighten the clamp as illustrated Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 09...
SYNTIA 07 DISASSEMBLY 7.10. Coffee grinder disassembly 1) To remove the coffee grinder, simply slide it out and remove its connections 2) When replacing it, make sure the spring (A) and the coffee pipe (B) are positioned correctly Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 09...
3) To remove the lower grinder blade, keep the increment pin (A) locked in position and turn the grinder blade anti-clockwise, until it detaches from the bayonet coupling 4) When refitting the upper grinder support, make sure you reposition it so that the mark is as illustrated in the photo Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 09...
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CHAPTER 8 NOTES Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 SYNTIA...
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SYNTIA 08 NOTES Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 01...
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CHAPTER 9 WATER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 SYNTIA...
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SYNTIA 09 WATER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 9.1. Water circuit diagram Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 01...
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CHAPTER 10 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 SYNTIA...
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SYNTIA 10 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 10.1 Wiring diagram Digital Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 01...
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SYNTIA 10 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 10.2 Wiring diagram Focus Saeco International Group Rev.01 February 2010 Page / 01...
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