DeLonghi ETAM Opening side panels

ID: 135575

Description: For most repairs, the device must be opened....

Steps:

1. Disconnect the power plug and remove the power cord from the device.
2. Remove all coffee beans. Remove all attachments such as drip tray, milk frother and water tank. Open the service door and remove the brew group.
3. Unscrew the two Phillips screws
4. The Phillips screw under the water tank can remain.

5. The bean compartment flap must be removed. It is latched on the left and right, the latch is held under tension by a spring. Compress the spring until the catch is free and lift off the flap.

6. There is a plastic cover strip under the flap. It is only latched in place. Release it with a flat tool and lift it out.

7. Lift the back side up and put it aside.

8. The side covers are still attached to the back with two screws. They are located under a cover strip that is only snapped in place. Take off the cover strip and put it aside.
9. Unscrew the two Phillips screws.

10. Push the left side panel back about 1 cm. It often jams strongly and you have to help it with a plastic opening tool.
11. Remove the left side panel.

12. The right side panel is removed in the same way, but the service hatch is a bit obstructive. Open it first and push the side panel back a few millimeters. This is often difficult and you will need a plastic lever tool.
13. Close the flap again and push the sides further back. It is a bit tricky and you have to work carefully. Lift out the side panel.