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18
Time Required
25 - 45 minutes
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- Krups CafeExpress FMA110 Disassembly
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Introduction
Be sure the device is unplugged before you begin disassembly to avoid burning or electrocuting yourself, which can cause serious injury.
Steps 4 and 6 require pulling silicon tubing off of the device. The tubing can rip easily, so be careful. The opening tools can help with these steps.
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Step 1
Krups CafeExpress FMA110 Disassembly
- Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 13.8 mm screws on the bottom of the device.
- Remove the metal plate.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 13.8 mm screws on the bottom of the device.
Remove the metal plate.
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Step 2
- Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 16.7 mm screws to release the power cable.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 16.7 mm screws to release the power cable.
Step 3
- Pinch the clamps around the thinner part of the silicon tubing and slide them towards the corner of the tube.
Pinch the clamps around the thinner part of the silicon tubing and slide them towards the corner of the tube.
Step 4
- Carefully pull the silicon tubing off of the metal tube.
Carefully pull the silicon tubing off of the metal tube.
Step 5
- Pinch the clamps around the thicker part of the silicon tubing and slide them towards the corner of the tube.
Pinch the clamps around the thicker part of the silicon tubing and slide them towards the corner of the tube.
Step 6
- Carefully remove the silicon tubing from the upper reservoir.
Carefully remove the silicon tubing from the upper reservoir.
Step 7
- Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the three 13.8 mm screws towards the back of the base.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the three 13.8 mm screws towards the back of the base.
Step 8
- Separate the base of the device from the upper reservoir.
Separate the base of the device from the upper reservoir.
Step 9
- Push the switch out from the inside, releasing it from the plastic base.
Push the switch out from the inside, releasing it from the plastic base.
Step 10
- Loosen the white ring from the switch and squeeze it to slide it through the opening in the base.
Loosen the white ring from the switch and squeeze it to slide it through the opening in the base.
Step 11
- Slide the rest of the switch back through the hole in the base.
Slide the rest of the switch back through the hole in the base.
Step 12
- Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the three 15.8 mm screws to release the inner components from the plastic base.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the three 15.8 mm screws to release the inner components from the plastic base.
Step 13
- Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 11.5 mm screws on either side of the horizontal metal bracket.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 11.5 mm screws on either side of the horizontal metal bracket.
Step 14
- Remove the horizontal bracket to separate the heating element and wires from the hot plate.
Remove the horizontal bracket to separate the heating element and wires from the hot plate.
Step 15
- Disconnect the wire connectors from the thermal switch.
Disconnect the wire connectors from the thermal switch.
Step 16
- Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 7.6 mm screws and remove the thermal switch.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 7.6 mm screws and remove the thermal switch.
Step 17
- Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 9.9 mm screws from the hot plate.
- Separate the hot plate from its frame.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 9.9 mm screws from the hot plate.
Separate the hot plate from its frame.
Step 18
- Once the heating element reaches a certain temperature, the thermal switch shuts it off to prevent it from overheating.
Once the heating element reaches a certain temperature, the thermal switch shuts it off to prevent it from overheating.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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