Saeco Syntia User manual

SYNTIA
SERVICE
MANUAL
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1. Introduction
1.1 Documentation required 1
1.2 Tools and equipment required 1
1.3 Material 1
1.4 Safety warnings 1
1.5 Service Policy 2
1.6.1 External machine parts 3
1.6.2 Internal machine parts 4
2. Technical specifications
2.1 Technical specifications 1
2.2 Specification for the measurement of the coffee
products temperature 2
2.2 Machine parameters and performance 3
3. Brief instructions Rev.01
3.1.1 Customer menu and Digital programming 1
3.1.2 Customer menu and Focus programming 5
3.2 Operation, cleaning and maintenance 7
4. Operating logic
4.1. Water circuit 1
4.2 Control ringnut and valve 2
4.3 Coffee cycle operating diagram 3
4.4 Single microswitch 4
4.5 Temperature sensor 4
4.6 Coffee grinder operation 5
4.7 Low bean level detection, dose quantity
adjustment, coffee grinder blocked 5
4.8 Dose self-learning 6
Table of contents
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Table of contents
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5. Service mode Rev.01
5.1.1 Digital test mode 1
5.1.2 Focus test mode 5
5.2. Error codes 7
6. Service & Maintenance
6.1 Repair schedule 1
6.2 Service schedule 1
6.3 Final test 2
7. Disassembly Rev.01
7.1 Outer elements disassembly 1
7.2 Coffee spout disassembly 2
7.3.1 Disassembling keypad card and Digital control knob 3
7.3.2 Disassembling keypad card and Focus control knob 3
7.4 Power/CPU card disassembly 4
7.5 Gearmotor disassembly 4
7.6 Boiler disassembly 5
7.7 Valve disassembly 5
7.8 Pump and turbine disassembly 6
7.9 OETIKER clamps assembly and disassembly 7
7.10 Coffee grinder disassembly 8
7.11 Grinder adjustment / assembly and disassembly 9
8. Notes
9. Water circuit diagram
9.1. Water circuit diagram
10. Electrical diagram
10.1 Digital wiring diagram
10.2 Focus wiring diagram
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Documentation required
The following documentation is needed for repair procedures:
• Instruction booklet for specific model
• Technical documentation for specific model (diagrams, exploded view, sympton cure and
service manual)
1.2 Tools and resources
As well as the standard equipment, the following is required:
Qty. Description Notes
1 Screwdriver Torx T 10
1 Pliers for Oetiker clamps
1 CC -A - Vdc tester
1 Digital thermometer Scale limit > 150°C
1 SSC (Saeco Service Center) Programmer
1.3 Material
Description Notes
Thermal paste Heating element > 200°C
Descaler Saeco Entkalker
Grease solvent Personal preference
Silicone grease Safe to use with food
1.4 Safety warnings
We recommend you consult this Service Manual of the machine before performing any mainte-
nance work.
Observe all applicable standards relating to the repair of electrical appliances.
Always disconnect the power plug from the mains before beginning repair work.
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.

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Components Assembly use Single components available
COFFEE
GRINDER Only for OOW repairs YES, to consult the specific exploded-view of the machine or of the Coffee Grinder on website
BREWING
UNIT Only for OOW repairs YES, to consult the specific exploded-view of the machine or of the Brewing unit on website
BOILER Only for OOW repairs YES, to consult the specific exploded-view of the
machine on website
GEAR
MOTOR Only for OOW repairs YES, to consult the specific exploded-view of the machine on website
FILTER
HOLDER Only for OOW repairs YES, to consult the specific exploded-view of the machine on website
MILK
CARAFE Only for OOW repairs YES, to consult the specific exploded-view of the machine on website
THERMAL
CARAFE Only for OOW repairs YES, to consult the specific exploded-view of the Thermal Carafe on website
MILK ISLAND Only for OOW repairs YES, to consult the specific exploded-view of the
Milk Island on website
List of principal assembly present in all our coffee machines
1.5 Service POLICY grid as used for coffee machine
For IN WARRANTY repairs is mandatory to use the single components (not the assembly) avail-
able in the exploded views of the coffee machines or of the specific components. If you find the
information “SEE THE EXPLODED VIEW E........” in the assembly description field, it means that
the single components of the assembly are available in the other pages of the exploded view. It’s
possible to use the assembly only if there is a specific Symptom Cure that include this possibility
or when the single components are not available for the order.

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1.6.1 External machine parts
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Grinding adjustment
knob
Pre-ground coffee
compartment
Coffee bean container
cover
Cup rack Grounds
drawer
Service hatch
Brew group
Drip tray full indicator
Dispensing pipe
protection
Hot water/steam
dispensing pipe
drip tray
Water tank
Control
panel
Coffee
dispenser
coffee bean containeri
Main on/off
switch
Power cord
Selector
Coffee/hot water/steam
Long coffee
luminous button
LED display
F O C U S
Long coffee
luminous button
Aroma/pre-ground
coffee key
ON/OFF button
Selector
Coffee/hot water/steam
LCD display
D G T
Aroma/pre-ground
coffee key
Strong coffee
dispensing button
Long coffee
dispensing button

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1.6.2 Internal machine parts
Boiler insulation
and boiler
Coffee grinder
Side door
microswitch
Coffee grinder motor
PWR/CPU
card
Temperature sensor
Pump
Water level sensor

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CHAPTER 2
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

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2.1. Technical specifications
Power supply and output: 240 V~ 50 Hz 1400 W - 230 V~ 50/60 Hz 1400 W -
120 V~ 60 Hz 1500 W - 100 V~ 50/60 Hz 1300 W
Temperature monitoring: Variable resistor sensor (NTC) - transmits the value to the
electronic P.C.B
Safety system: 2 manual reset or one-shot thermostats (175°C)
Coffee heat exchanger output:
Stainless steel
(230/120 V~) 1300 W – (100 V~) 1100W
for coffee, hot water and steam dispensing
Gear motor: 33VC with 2 rotation directions; power supply 24VC
Pump: Ulka with reciprocating piston and 120°C cutout 48 W, 230V,
50 Hz, Type EP5 approx. 13-15 bar 120V, 60Hz 100V, 50/60 Hz
Overpressure valve: Opens at approx. 16-18 bar
Water filter: In tank
Coffee grinder: Direct current motor with flat ceramic grinders
Hot water/steam valve Presblock
Automatic dosage Dose adjustment controlled by the electronic system
Power consumption: During the heating phase - approx. 5.6 A
Dimensions: W x H x D in mm: 256x315x410
Weight: 9 kg
Water tank capacity: 1l.
Coffee container capacity 200 gr. coffee beans
Dregs drawer capacity 8
Heat exchanger capacity: Approx. 10 cc
Water circuit filling time: Approx. 15 seconds for first filling cycle
Heating time: Approx. 45 seconds.
Grinding time: Approx. 8-10 seconds.
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2.2. Specification for the measurement of the coffee products temperature.
The temperature is influenced by the flow from the dispenser and stratification of temperatures in
the glass. In order to consider these phenomena and to introduce measures that allow compari-
sons in controlled conditions, below guidelines must be followed:
Conditions:
a) Water temperature in tank: 23°C (+/-2°C).
b) It must be used a plastic cup (see picture N°1).
c) It must be used a thermocouple thermometer (e.g. type K - see picture N°2).
d) The coffee machine is tested without any change of parameters or calibrations, which may
affect the temperature of products, so the measurement of temperature must be done with
machine in default factory setting.
Procedure:
1. The temperature must be measured in the cup, immediately after dispensing. Cup has to be
placed on a non-metal surface using a thermocouple thermometer.
2. The temperature in the cup is measured by immersing the probe of the thermometer up to
touch the bottom.The probe then must be moved in a circular motion for 5/6 rotations. At the
of the rotations, stop in the center of the cup.
3. The highest temperature measured during the rotations is the value we are searching for, and
that must be reported;
4. Test measurement: from end of dispensing to the end of rotations must be completed within 12
seconds.
Limits of acceptability
The acceptance limits are divided by features and products and are the following:
Espresso Coffee Italy Q.ty 25/40 gr.
Temperature of 1st product 69°C ≤ 85°C
Temperature of 2nd product 72°C ≤ 85°C
Coffee Q.ty 70/120 gr.
Temperature of 1st product 69°C ≤ 85°C
Temperature of 2nd product 72°C ≤ 85°C
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RINSE Initial rinse Final rinse
When performed At coffee machine activation
when the boiler temperature is
≤ 50°C
When the machine is switched
off electronically, manually or
automatically after 60', if at least
one coffee has been dispensed,
before switching off
No. of pulses 180 80
Stopping option Yes, by pressing any key Yes, by pressing any key
User disable option No No
Production/Service
department disable option No No
No. of pulses user
adjustment option No No
No. of pulses Production/
Service department
adjustment option
No No
Pulse range (Min - Max) No No
WATER HARDNESS CANNOT BE SET
DREGS DRAWER Description and values
Time-out for dregs drawer 5 sec.
Empty dregs drawer alarm after
(double coffee is the last product dispensed)
8 lots of dregs
(9 lots of dregs)
Warning to empty dregs drawer after No
Reset dregs counter Every time the dregs drawer is removed for at
least 5 seconds, even if the "empty dregs" alarm
has not been activated
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2.3. Machine parameters and performance
PRODUCT
QUANTITY
Minimum
amount
(Puls.)
Default
amount
(Puls.)
Maximum
amount
(Puls.)
Programm.
by the user
Programm. by
Production / Service
Espresso 70 165 600 Yes No
Medium
coffee No No No No No
Long coffee 70 440 600 Yes No
Pre-ground Yes
Hot water Continues until the water supply has been exhausted (capacitive sensor)
Steam for
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POWER/OFF Description and values
Inlet time (min. – max.) 60 minutes
Inlet time (default) No
Inlet time prog. by the user No
Inlet time prog. by Production/Service department No
WATER TANK Description
Level sensor Yes
Water reserve (pulses) with water filter 200
Water reserve (pulses) with no water filter 200
Water reserve modifiable by Production/Service departments No
"Fill tank" alarm Yes
"No tray" alarm No
Water mains No
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CHAPTER 3
BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
Rev.01 February 2010

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3.1. Customer and programming menu
Indications Causes Solutions
Machine at correct temperature
- for coffee bean dispensing
- for hot water dispensing
Proceed with the dispensing process
Machine at correct temperature
- for pre-ground coffee dispensing Proceed with the dispensing process
Machine dispensing steam Proceed with steam dispensing
Machine dispensing hot water Proceed with hot water dispensing
Machine dispensing one coffee
Wait for the dispensing process to end
(dispensing stops when you press the
key again)
Machine dispensing two coffees
Wait for the dispensing process to end
(dispensing stops when you press the
key again)
The machine is being programmed
with the coffee cup fill level Stop dispensing as desired
MEMO
Machine ready signals (GREEN)

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OK
-
Indications Causes Solutions
Machine in pre-heating phase
for coffee, hot water and steam
dispensing.
Wait until heated
(see bar)
The appliance is rinsing - wait until
end of operation Wait until end of operation
The appliance requires a descaling
cycle
Perform the descaling cycle
To enter the descaling cycle press the
aroma/pre-ground coffee key for 5
sec.
Brewing unit resetting during
appliance reset Wait for reset
Fill the coffee bean container and
start the dispensing cycle Fill the coffee bean container
The machine requires replacement of
the Intenza filter
Replace the filter. This message is displayed
if the function is enabled by programming
The alarm is disabled only if it is “RESET”
by programming
ESC
+
ON
OFF
RESET
Notice signals (ORANGE)
Alarm signals (RED)
1
Indications Causes Solutions
Switch the machine off, wait for 30
seconds and switch it back on again.
Repeat 2 or 3 times.
If the machine does not start, remove
brewing unit, clean it, grease it and re-
insert. If the problem persist contact the
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
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Indications Causes Solutions
DESCALING CYCLE
(press the Aroma/pre-ground coffee key for 5 sec)
1) Pour the descaler into the
water tank 6) Open the hot water valve
2) Open the hot water valve
7) Rinsing in progress
3) Descaling in progress
8) Close the valve
4) Close the valve 9) Fill the tank with fresh
water
5) Fill the tank with fresh water 10) Press the key indicated
by the arrow
ESC
OK
END
Indications Causes Solutions
Service door open: Close it.
If the service door is opened while product is being dispensed, the appliance stops
dispensing and starts a 30 sec. countdown before cancelling the dispensing process.
The countdown can be stopped by closing the service door and operation will resume
from its stopping point.
Turn the hot water/steam valve knob to the correct position.
If the knob is turned (open) while product is being dispensed, the appliance stops
dispensing and starts a 30 sec. countdown before cancelling the dispensing process.
The countdown can be stopped by closing the knob and operation will resume from
its stopping point.
No coffee unit.
If the brewing unit is removed while product is being dispensed, the appliance stops
dispensing and starts a 30 sec. countdown before cancelling the dispensing process.
The countdown can be stopped by re-inserting the brewing unit and closing the
door; operation will resume from its stopping point.
No dregs drawer.
If the dregs drawer is removed while product is being dispensed, the appliance stops
dispensing and starts a 30 sec. countdown before cancelling the dispensing process.
The countdown can be stopped by re-inserting the dregs drawer and operation will
resume from its stopping point.
Empty the dregs drawer
To reset the grounds counter, wait until
there are no dregs displayed in the
symbol (5 sec.)
Insert dregs drawer When the counter is cleared there will be
no dregs displayed in the symbol
30
30
30
30

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MENU
(commands and programming)
You can go to the programming menu only in “Stand-by” mode
Press the ON/OFF button to put the machine in Stand-by.
Stand-by.
When the machine is in Stand-by, press the button “ “ to go to programming,
advancement between functions and memory
The buttons “ “ and “ “ let you change the value of the function amongst
those on the page.
Coffee temperature:
This function allows the coffee dispensing temperature to be adjusted
Timer (Stand-by):
This function lets you adjust the time for switching to Stand-by after the last
dispensing.
Contrast:
This function allows the display contrast to be adjusted for better viewing of
the messages.
Water hardness:
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.
Factory settings
This function allows the factory values to be reset
MENU
ESC
-
+
MAX
MED
MIN
ESC
-
+
180’
60’
30’
15’
ESC
-
+
ESC
-
+
ESC
-
+
ON
OFF
RESET
ESC
-
+
YES
NO

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Indications Status Causes Solutions
Fixed
Fixed
Machine at correct temperature
- for coffee bean dispensing
- for hot water dispensing
Proceed with the dispensing
process
Fixed
Fixed
Machine at correct temperature
- for ground coffee dispensing (pre-
ground)
Proceed with the dispensing
process
Slow blinking Machine in phase for dispensing 1
cup of espresso Dispense 1 espresso
Rapid
blinking
Machine in phase for dispensing 2
cups of espresso Dispense 2 cups of espresso
Slow blinking Machine in phase for dispensing 1
cup of long coffee
Dispense 1 cup of long
coffee
Rapid
blinking Machine in phase for dispensing 2
cups of long coffee
Dispense 2 cups of long
coffee
Blinking
Blinking
Machine in the phase of program-
ming the quantity of coffee to be di-
spensed (Keep the espresso or long
coffee button pressed) Stop dispensing as desired
Machine ready signals
3.1.2 ustomer menu and Focus programming
MEMO
MEMO
MEMO
MEMO
MEMOMEMO
MEMO MEMO
MEMO
MEMO
MEMO
MEMO
MEMO MEMO

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Notice signals
Segnali di allarme
Indications Status Causes Solutions
Blinking
Machine in alarm status
- Put the hot water/steam tap knob
back in the correct position
- The brew group is not inserted
- Close the service door
Fixed Empty the dregs drawer
Blinking Insert dregs drawer
Fixed No beans inside the coffee
container
Re-start the cycle after filling
the container
Fixed Fill water tank
Indications Status Causes Solutions
Blinking Machine in alarm status
- for coffee bean dispensing
- for hot water dispensing
With for the dispensing pro-
cess
Cyclical Machine in rinsing phase
Wait for the machine to end
the operation
Fixed The appliance requires a descaling
cycle Carry out the descaling cycle
Blinking The machine needs water circuit
priming Prime the water circuit
MEMO MEMO
MEMOMEMO