Cleaning

LUCCA A53 / Vivaldi: Cleaning Fill Solenoid

Below you will find instructions for cleaning the fill solenoid on the La Spaziale LUCCA A53 or Vivaldi espresso machine. (Difficulty ☕☕)

Tools Needed:

  • Phillips Screwdriver
  • Adjustable Wrench x2

1. Remove the panels of the machine.

2. Remove the nut holding the solenoid body in place.

LUCCA A53 / Vivaldi: Cleaning Fill Solenoid

3. Remove the solenoid shaft. You may need to use a second adjustable wrench to hold the valve still so you don't bend the copper connecting tube (shown in the second photo below).

LUCCA A53 / Vivaldi: Cleaning Fill Solenoid
LUCCA A53 / Vivaldi: Cleaning Fill Solenoid

4. Check to be sure the black rubber seat is clean as well as the inside of the valve itself.

LUCCA A53 / Vivaldi: Cleaning Fill Solenoid