Ascaso Slow Heat-Up / Underpowered Heating

Ascaso coffee machine takes very long to heat up to brewing or steaming temperature.

Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Partially failed heating element (dual element with one side open), Heavy limescale on boiler, Incorrect mains voltage, Faulty thermostat cycling too early

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

User checks:

Verify mains voltage: Ensure the machine is connected to the correct voltage supply as specified on the rating plate.
Descale: Perform a thorough descaling to improve heat transfer.

Technical checks (unplug first):

Measure element resistance: If the boiler uses dual elements, verify both sections have correct resistance. Replace the element if one side is open.
Check thermostat: Replace a thermostat that cycles off at too low a temperature.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Boiler Heating Element

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