Starbucks Barista Steam Wand replacement or cleaning

Written By: David
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Starbucks Barista Steam Wand replacement or cleaning

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

2

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

The steam wand is used to steam and froth milk as well as dispense hot water for Americanos or tea.

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    • Using a wrench, unscrew the hex nut and remove the steam wand.

    • Note: Do not lose the hex nut once it is unscrewed.

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    • Using a thin tool or item, such as a paper clip, poke around through the holes on both ends of the wand to remove any foreign material.

    • Place the steam wand in a de-calcifying solution as directed by product.

    • Reconnect the steam wand.

    • See the links section of the device page to purchase a new steam wand.

    The de-calcifying solution is for cleaning out lime water deposits in the steam wand.

    The other thing you may have is dried and baked on MILK, like in the 2nd picture, or if the milk was allowed to siphon back into the wand, you want to use something like RINZA to clean out the dried milk.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

David

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3 comments

To replace steam-wand seals (in case of water leaking out from the center of the steam-wand): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fulyy9A9... , but note - for parts: https://philips.encompass.com/model/SAER... (worth going to amazon.de and entering the partnumbers into the search box: e.g. the o-rings for the needle-valve (996530013462)

R Cly -

I have a machine where the steam wand was leaking.

It just needed the cam on the steam valve to be adjusted, so that the valve could be closed, before the cam hits the stop.

Gary Naka -

I have a valve system for the steam wand where the steam goes out through the group head. I don’t know how to fix it can anyone help.

Connor Lab -