L’OR Restricted Flow / Partial Blockage

Very little coffee comes out, or brewing stops early with a small amount in the cup.

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

Clogged piercing needles, Heavy limescale in hydraulic circuit, Blocked flow restrictor, Partially blocked coffee spout

Safety: Unplug and let the machine cool.

Clean needles: Open the capsule lever and gently clean the piercing needles with a soft brush. Do not insert metal pins that could damage them.
Descale: Run a full descaling cycle using L’OR‑approved descaler.
Clean spout: Remove and rinse the coffee outlet thoroughly.
Test without capsule: Run a rinse cycle. If flow is still weak, internal components like the flow restrictor or thermoblock may be blocked and require professional cleaning or replacement.

Medium 3/5

Thermoblock Heater Assembly

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