View source for Rancilio Silvia/troubleshooting

{{Getting-Started
|brand = Rancilio
|machine_type = Semi-Automatics
|product_banner = [[File:Wiki_ProductPageBanner_1200x175_RancilioSlvia.jpg]]
|product_page_title = Rancilio Silvia
|page_type = troubleshooting
|section1 = No Crema or Bad Tasting Shots
|anchor1 = Coffee Tastes Bad
|section2 = Difficulty Frothing
|anchor2 = Difficulty Frothing
|section3 = Flow Issues
|anchor3 = Flow Issues
|section4 = Machine Is Leaking
|anchor4 = Machine Is Leaking
|section5 = Machine Not Heating Or Powering On
|anchor5 = No Heat or Power
|section6 = Too Much Steam/Milk Boiling
|anchor6 = Too Much Steam
|section7 = Portafilter Handle Not Fitting On Machine
|anchor7 = Portafilter Too Tight
}}
===No Crema or Bad Tasting Shots===
[[File:Wiki-YT-BrewShotsRanchilioSilvia.jpg|right|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5cdYyrvlWM]]
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The Rancilio Silvia is particularly picky when it comes to having all of these factors perfect. New users of the machine are suggested to work on pulling and perfecting their technique by pulling double shots with the double filter basket. Single shots are notoriously hard to pull and should not be attempted until double shots can be pulled with the machine consistently. This video above discusses making this adjustments on the Silvia in particular.

===Difficulty Frothing===

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===Flow Issues===

The first place to start with any flow issue is cleaning the machine. Before going through these steps please make sure the machine is cleaned according to theCleaning & Maintenance section above.

{{Troubleshooting-Semi-No-Steam
|thermostat_instr = [https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/images/e/e6/SILVIA_Cleaning_%26_Maintenance.pdf  Instructions for replacing the thermostat are shown in this document.]
}}

{{Troubleshooting-Semi-Brew-Blocked
|grouphead_instr = [https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/images/e/e6/SILVIA_Cleaning_%26_Maintenance.pdf  This is the Silvia cleaning and maintenance guide. Instructions for disassembling and cleaning the grouphead are included in this manual.]
|valve_type      = Solenoid
|solenoid_instr  = [https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/images/3/3a/SILVIA_3-Way_Solenoid_Cleaning.pdf  Instructions for cleaning the solenoid valve can be found in this tech document.]
}}

{{Troubleshooting-Semi-Steam-Blocked
|solenoid_instr = [https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/File:SILVIA_Cleaning_%26_Maintenance.pdf  Instructions for cleaning the solenoid valve can be found in this tech document.]
}}

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===Machine Is Leaking===

{{Troubleshooting-Semi-Bad-Gasket
|gasket_instr = [https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/images/9/98/SILVIA_Gasket_Replacement.pdf  Instructions for replacing the gasket can be found here.]
A replacement gasket for the V3 and M style Silvias can be purchased [https://www.wholelattelove.com/filter-holder-gasket here].
}}

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{{Troubleshooting-Semi-Wand-Leak
|steam_rep_instr   = [https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/images/3/3a/SILVIA_Steam_Valve_Replacement.pdf  Instructions for the steam valve can be found here.]
|wand_attach_instr = The wand connects to the steam valve assembly on the inside of the machine with a hex shaped bolt. Remove the cover of the machine to access the inside. The wand connects to the steam valve assembly to the right hand side of the boiler. Use an open ended wrench or adjustable wrench to make sure the bolt is properly secured to the steam valve assembly.
|wand_seal_instr   = Remove the wand and inspect the o-ring between the steam wand and the steam valve. If the o-ring is worn, broken, dirty, or out of place the wand will leak. Clean or replace the o-ring as necessary, and reattach the wand to the valve assembly.
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===Machine Not Heating Or Powering On===

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{{Troubleshooting-Semi-Brew-Cold
|thermostat_instr = [https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/images/9/95/SILVIA_Thermostat_Replacement.pdf  Instructions for replacing the steam thermostat can be found here.]
}}

{{Troubleshooting-Semi-Steam-Cold
|thermostat_instr = [https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/images/9/95/SILVIA_Thermostat_Replacement.pdf  Instructions for replacing the steam thermostat can be found here.]
}}

{{Troubleshooting-Semi-With-HLS
|hls_reset_instr = [https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/images/7/7f/SILVIA_High_Limit_Switch_Reset.pdf  Instructions for resetting the high limit switch can be found here.]
|hls_rep_instr   = [https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/images/7/7f/SILVIA_High_Limit_Switch_Reset.pdf  Instructions for replacing the high limit switch can be found here.]
}}


===Too Much Steam/Milk Boiling===

{{Troubleshooting-Super-Steam-Too-Hot
|steam_test_instr = [https://wiki.wholelattelove.com/images/c/ca/ALL_MODELS_Steam_Test.pdf  Steam Test Instructions]
}}


===Portafilter Handle Not Fitting On Machine===

{{Troubleshooting-Semi-Portafilter}}