Disassembly of a Jura Capresso Z5 Ceramic Valve January 12

Disassembly of a Jura Capresso Z5 Ceramic Valve
January 12, 2013
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In an effort to control the cost of things that can typically
go wrong with a Super Automatic Espresso Machine, this
documents the critical part of taking one of these apart.
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If you are handy and can fix common household items,
and you have the necessary tools, it really isn’t that
difficult. This detail to fix the Ceramic valve is
academic. If one needs the comlete valve, call
215-361-7000 to order one.
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Tools needed:
• Screw drivers: standard blade and torque heads
• Specialty screw driver head for Jura “oval” screws that
hold the unit housing together
• Needle nose and standard pliers
• Light
• Patience
If you haven’t removed the housing before, the steps
for this are on the next page. These steps should help
you.
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Housing Removal:
1. Unplug the unit. Remove the tray. Empty the bean
hopper.
2. Place unit on clear, accessible surface.
3. On the back of the unit, the Jura logo can be spun
counter clockwise about a 1/8 turn and removed.
Fiddle with it a bit if it doesn’t seem to want to move.
Trust me, it does turn.
4. Take your specialty “oval” head bit (can be purchased
on ebay from juracapressodoctor) and remove the
two screws holding the back panel on the unit.
5. Slide the back panel down slightly, then it should
come off the unit easily.
6. Now, the right side panel should be able to be slide
backwards slightly. If you inspect the back panel to
understand how it “slides” into the slots of each side,
you now understand how the right side panel is fitted
to the top. Be gentle and patient and it should slide
back and then easily removed.
7. If needed to facilitate removing the right panel your
first time, you can remove the entire top of the unit
by taking the three torque head screws out located:
1. Under the water tank lid near the front of unit
2. Under bean cover near right side
3. Under small cover behind the water cover
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Leak source under
here. Upon
inspection, there is
a small drain hole
here, presumably to
avoid water build up
internally when the
seal eventually fails.
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Valve after initial removal.
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Notes: Even though the replacement valve comes with pre-attached hoses (2 of
5), it was far easier to unfasten them from the valve than detatching from the
various locations on the machine. In particular, the long hose that connects to the
boiler, I tried to detach the hose from the boiler but, after multiple attempts, the
hose could not be loosened from the boiler.
One of two screws that hold the two halves of
the value together.
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One of two screws that hold
the value mechanism itself
together. The other has
already been removed.
After the screws are
removed, these to
parts can be
separated.
Inside the housing,
after the two parts
are separated.
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You can see the
water seal is
accomplished with
this rubber-like
gasket.
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Is seats neatly onto
here.
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Pulled the seal with a screw
driver, came out with a very
gentle tug.
Very Important orientation to notice
here. On the black slotted disk, you will
notice two slots, one straight along the
center, the other a semi-circular shape
along the bottom. When reassembling,
this disk must be reinstalled in the same
orientation as this piece spins by the
motor and allows water to flow between
the correct holes (of the 5 in the
assembly).
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Removal of black, slotted disk
(that directs water between the
various hoses) and spacer seat
(white ring).
Removal of black rotary
component that actuates the
spinning of the slotted disk.
The actuator (microswitch) is
available. Call 215-361-7000 to
order one. Ask for Saeco Doser
switch.
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This is the internal part that probably needs to be replaced.
Clean all components thoroughly, then apply thin film of
lubricant.
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Jura machines are made by Eugster/Frismag company who has
plants in Switzerland, Portugal and China. With Jura C-E-F-J-S-X
and Z series and dozens of different variations in each series the
identification of parts and repairs can be confusing.
For parts, repairs and technical support, contact:
Services Unlimited, Inc./ Parts Guru
209 Walnut street, Lansdale, PA 19446
215-361-7000 - email: sales@partsguru.com
Online store: www.shop.partsguru.com
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Eliminate small size Milk Carafe. They are expensive and need frequent refilling,
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& China. As a marketing company, Jura does not offer technical help, or sell parts.
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Extensive Calcium deposits are seen in almost every Jura machine we open for repairs.
Jura Filter cartridges are preventative & ineffective. Filters cartridges remove chemical
taste in water & do not prevent Calcium build up in the hydraulic system.
The Brita filter installed on the kitchen faucet works better than expensive Jura filters.
Calcium sediment inside the machine causes the following problems:
(1) reduces flow of water with full or partial clogging.
(2) generate back pressure in the Hydraulic system & cause internal leaks.
(3) reduce pump pressure for coffee extraction & water collects in drain tray instead.
(4) error codes 4, 8, & "Fill water" will display & force expensive repairs.
We recommend Deactivating the electronic reminders for change of Filter.
Descaling is best done manually, every two or three months.
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