ECM Mechanika VI Slim
The ECM Mechanika VI Slim is the latest iteration in ECM’s line of compact, luxury heat exchange espresso machines, and is now fitted with a three-position switch for added temperature stability and the ability to switch between preset temperatures.
Categories
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Startup And Use
- Flow Control
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Regular Maintenance
- Group Head
- Regular Wear Items
- Steam
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Flow
- Too Much Flow
- Hot Water
- Steam
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Leaks
- From Group
- From Steam Wand
- From Water Wand
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Sounds
- Squeaks
- Banging
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Mechanical
- Group Head
- Flow Control
- Steam Valve
- Water Valve
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Electrical
- Tripping Breaker
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Temperature
- Group
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Pressure
- From Steam Wand
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Parts
- Diagrams And Manuals
Flow Control
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Where To Set
Recommendations on where to set the flow control.
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How To Install
Step-by-step guide on installing the flow control.
Group Head
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Maintenance And Rebuild
Steps for maintaining and rebuilding the group head.
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Maintenance
Steps for maintaining the group head.
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Gasket And Shower Screen
Instructions for replacing the group head gasket and shower screen.
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Backflushing
Information on backflushing your espresso machine
Hot Water
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Pressure On Gauge But No Water
There is no or low flow from the hot water wand and the steam pressure gauge reads normally
Steam
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Pressure Drops Quickly
There is flow from the steam wand initially, but it drops quickly
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Pressure On Gauge But No Steam
There is no or low flow from the steam wand and the steam pressure gauge reads normally
From Group
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When Hot
The group head leaks when the machine is hot.
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Always
The group head leaks at all times.
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While Brewing
The group head leaks while pulling a shot.
Squeaks
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From Group Lever
The group lever squeaks when moved.
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From Valve Knob
The valve knob squeaks when moved.
Banging
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When Heating
There is a banging sound when the machine is heating.
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When Pump Is Running
There is a banging sound when the pump is running.
Group Head
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Maintenance
Maintenance instructions for the group head.
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Lever Hard To Move
The group lever is hard to move.
Flow Control
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Doesn't Move
The flow control does not move.
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Hard To Move
The flow control is hard to move.
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Just Keeps Spinning
The flow control keeps spinning without stopping.
Steam Valve
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Maintenance
Maintenance instructions for the steam valve.
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Knob Hard To Move
The steam valve knob is hard to move.
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Joystick Hard To Move
The steam valve joystick is hard to move.
Water Valve
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Maintenance
Maintenance instructions for the water valve.
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Knob Hard To Move
The water valve knob is hard to move.
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Joystick Hard To Move
The water valve joystick is hard to move.
Tripping Breaker
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Immediately
The breaker trips Immediately upon powering on.
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When Pump Runs
The breaker trips when the pump is running.
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When Boiler Heats
The breaker trips when the boiler is heating.
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Intermittently
The breaker trips intermittently.
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Burning Or Melting Plastic
There is a burning or melting plastic smell when the breaker trips.
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When Brew Boiler Heats
The breaker trips when the brew boiler is heating.
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When Steam Boiler Heats
The breaker trips when the steam boiler is heating.
From Steam Wand
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Too Low
The pressure from the steam wand is too low
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None
There is no pressure from the steam wand
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Fluctuating
The pressure from the steam wand is fluctuating