Replacing The Outlet Valve(S) - VKI Technologies Eccellenza touch Service Manual

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Replacing the Outlet Valve(s)

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10. Allow the water tank to fill and inspect the machine for leaks. Also inspect the outlet
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Once emptied, close the valve at the end of the hose, and re-install the security plug
into the valve.
If you are not removing the water tank, re-install the drain hose onto its clips on the
interior wall of the machine.
If you are servicing or removing the water tank, proceed to the next sections.
With the water tank drained and the service cord disconnected, remove the thermal
tape from the valves, and disconnect the power wires from the valve(s) to be removed.
Disconnect the outlet hose from the valve(s) to be replaced.
To remove a valve, grasp the valve body and pull it straight out. You may need to twist
it slightly to loosen it.
Caution: There may be a small amount of very hot water that spills when a
valve is removed!
Install the new valve by sliding it into its respective port on the water tank.
Verify that the o-ring is present on the valve before installing it into the tank.
Also make sure that the valve is completely seated into the water tank.
Pass the valve breather tube through the round retainer on the edge of the tank lid,
and cut the tube so that it is at the same height as the coffee valve breather tube.
Connect the outlet hose onto the replacement valve.
Connect the power wires onto the replacement valve.
Re-install the thermal tape over the four valves at the rear of the tank.
Reconnect the service cord, turn on the water supply, and switch the machine power on.
valve for any signs of dripping. If any leaks or dripping is present, the problem must be
corrected immediately.
VKI Publication #100309-001