Saeco Magic Fixing Manual
Fixing Saeco Magic / Royal espresso machines
The steps detailed below apply to: Magic Deluxe, Magic Comfort Plus,
Royal Professional, Royal Coffee Bar, Royal Office, Royal Digital and
Gaggia Synchrony Digital models.
For parts location in these machines, see exploded diagram of the models,
made available on our web site
www.partsguru.com
A reminder for any repair work undertaken using the following instructions:
Make copious notes to help put things back as they were. This is especially for
electric wires. Tag them, color mark, make notes and even take a picture or two.
(Instructions below are for handy or experienced persons only. Services
Unlimited, Inc./ Parts Guru or all associates & staff do not accept any
liability for errors or lack of experience in such repairs).
The following tools are required for removing the top cover:
1- Torx screw driver (star shape screw head instead of Philip head)
2- Philip screw driver (One long and a short arm)
3- Nose Pliers
4- A test meter (analog or Digital)
5- A small magnet that is strong enough to pick weight of a quarter.
6- A 1/4" plastic tube, 3 to 4 ft long.
7- Vacuum cleaner with narrow long nozzle.
8- Exploded diagram of internal parts 9- Wiring diagram
Removing the top cover: Steps to remove the top cover:
1- Remove water tank.
2- Remove two philip screws to lift the bean hopper out.
3- Remove the grind adjustment lever. Place index fingers on either side under
the bottom of the lever and pull up from both sides. (for help, see instructions for
adjusting and cleaning the Magic/Royal grinder for illustrations, on this web site).
4- Remove two Torx screws located on the rear edge, under the water tank.
5- Remove two philip screws, under each corner in the front, below the top
cover.
Pull the cover up by lifting it about 1/2" from the back, then move it to the front a
1/2", to free it from the bent edge in the front, the steam knob and the touch pad.
Lift the steam pipe to its top to slide it out through the slot as you lift the top cover
out. A wire connecting the hot plate with electronic board will still be attached and
will limit the complete removal of the top. Do not disconnect the wire. If you have
to, then make note of which end you disconnect and where to re-connect the wire
back. Lay the top towards the back of the machine. Now the entire machine is
exposed for open-heart surgery!
To find leaks, look for the obvious white calcium deposits first. For other
malfunctions, machine has to be operated. To operate the machine with the top