Grinder Fix For Your Delonghi La Specialista 

Thanks so much for this video! Couldn’t figure out how to fix my machine, and DeLonghi support was not helpful. Really appreciated the walk through!!

Thank you so much. We followed this step by step and fixed the grinder!!! DeLonghi support recommended we either take the unit 3 hours away to a service center, or get a new machine. Not helpful at all and this is an expensive item! But so appreciate your fix -- it really worked.

Thank you you saved my life!! I have to have coffee every morning before I go to work, this morning it suddenly stopped granding, I watched your video and fixed it after I came home. Looking forward to my tomorrow morning's coffee!

I’ve gotta say that I love you! I did fix my grinder with a lot of guess, but it was only kinda fiddled together. Your video showed me how to fix it thoroughly. Thank you very much!

I totally agree with Nuno, practically what I want to comment on: "Charity" my coffee machine "can fix it with your video, you have made me very happy! Coffee is a priority for me! Thank you very much!

Bless you this video was amazing! Totally fixed the issue with the grinder lever becoming detached, and saved the time and cost to pay a repairman. When popping the lid off just be careful of sharp edges as i cut my finger on it.

Thank you so much for this fix. My brother said to sent it to Delonghi but then I decided to follow your video and it is work🎉 I am so thankful for you

Thanks very much for your extremely helpful video! My La Specialista jammed when a foreign object got wedged in the grinder, and whilst I could carefully whittle the object away and eventually remove it, the top burr couldn't be removed for cleaning. I then noticed that the adjustment dial wasn't making any difference, and couldn't be adjusted lower than a setting of '3'. After watching your video a few times I had the instructions, visualised process and confidence to remove the top plate, reseat the post into the adjustment dial, release the top burr for cleaning, and reassemble back to new. I can't say 'thanks' enough!

Thank you thank you thank you. The grinder was detached. I could not move to the remove line anymore and no clicks. It was a bit challenging to remove the "hood" but I was able to follow the instructions. It worked!!!! Last time it happened I mailed my machine to delonghi for repair thanks to you I was able to fix it myself. Thanks again

thank you so much you saved me from big efforts i was going to pay almost 100£ just for repair and you saved me 🥳i am so thankful to you .

I purchased the full video and it helped me fix my no power problem. Thank you ! Worth the $15 for sure

Many thanks for that video! Based on that I saved a lot of time, anger and money. And the best thing is that I am drinking a coffee while typing these words. Best regards. Christian

Thank you so much!! This solved my issue! I had a rock jammed in the burr and the burr wouldn't release. I disconnected the grinder spinner, popped off the top, reset it and jostled it around enough to allow the burr to come out. Thank you!!

You saved my life lol. I've had this machine 8 months and they aren't cheap so naturally I was bummed my grinder wasn't working. In fact, even the low bean light wouldn't come on. I popped the top & cleaning it out, did a few spins, reattached it and the grinder started again!! Even though it's under warranty, I need my espresso daily :)

Thanks a lot for this fix! I was running out of options and about to send the machine to delonghi to have it fixed, when I ran into your video. Saved me a whole lot of hassle and - much more important - a long time without the great coffee it makes. 👍👍👍

That did it! Perfect. After searching through many videos this is the clearest and most helpful.Thanks so much.

Sir, you may say you are Coffee Grump but to me you are now Coffee Genius or Coffee Saviour! Thank you, thank you for this well made clear video guide as I’ve just corrected the non clicking hopper issue. 😅

Was just about to send ours back under warranty until we found this. Thank you! That little bit where the coffee is stored is a sneaky little sucker not mentioned in the manual!

Thank you so much for this video really helped me out and get my machine up and running, I appreciate the time you took to upload this.

Thank you so much!! This video was an absolute lifesaver. I was about to send the machine back to DeLonghi! Thank you thank you!

I thank God for you! 🙌🏿 I thought I broke my best friend's machine which she loves so very much. I was looking into buying another one and it's out of my price range. 😳😬☠️ I am so grateful 💖 God bless you!

Thank you! Very helpful. I see that RED BROWN WHITE is in fact the correct order of the hopper wires. In your other video, the wire pattern is different on the same model I believe. Therefore the beam sensor works fine but the grind will not when this wire pattern is incorrect. I’ve been watching your video a lot and it’s helping to save a lot of $. Thanks again

Thank you so much, it is so helpful to solve the grinder problem of my machine. Save me time and money to get the machine back to running. Really appreciate🙏.

Great and simple fix for the grinder "not clicking ". Thanks

Thanks for these instructions. My hopper/bean light was staying on. I believe this fixed the issue allowing me to rotate fully to “Remove”.

You saved my life and the hassle of going to their service.

This video saved me this morning! Thank you so much!! You are appreciated❤ Please produce more content like this

The tutorial worked perfectly! Thank you so much.

Some heroes wear capes... Others, shows us how to fix things. Thank you sir

Great many thanks! 'Y grinder was making weird noises and not grinding. I took the top off and cleaned the part where excess coffee is stored on top (in front of the grinder part) this fixed it right away! I wish you make a video about that. Many thanks again

The 'trap door' in front the hopper reveals a hole that was jammed up with sooooo much fine ground coffee! Cleaning this out fixed it for me but unfortunately I didn't see the connection until I disassembled first. At any rate, my machine is working again after making some god awful sounds this morning. Many thanks!!! Make sure to leave the fine/course grinding selection in the same position otherwise it will be off when you reassemble (like I did lol).

Thanks a lot for this fix. Just what I needed

Great video , straight forward. Just fixed mine . Thanks a lot ❤

Thank you for all your knowledge my specialista wasn't grinding coffee this machine I bought for my husband for Christmas he was a veteran who loved coffee he passed away on May 9th 2023 .

Thank you sir! I just did this with mine and it worked! You’re amazing!!

Thank you so much for this video, simple and easy to follow and fixed my problem first go..

You are truly a godsend.

Very helpful , Thank you

Thank you. This Video saved me time and Money.

That was so helpful and clearly explained. Thank you so much!

Thank you, followed the perfectly clear instructions and my coffee machine is as good as new. You make the Delonghi FAQ website redundant (in all fairness, what a disappointing support from delonghi....)

Thank you very much! It works! If only I could I would send you billions likes!🙏🏻🤗

thanks！ just got mine repaired under your video instruction！

It’s a great video, I fixed the issue! Thanks!

Good video! Helped me solve the same issue - much appreciated!

Thanks a lot for this video, really helpful tips. It solved my problem

Thanks! Had this issue. Great instructions!

I just fix my machine with your method tanks a lot

It worked!!!!! Ty so much for sharing

Thank you for this video, So helpful.

Solved my issue! Thanks a lot!

This saved me. Thank you.😊

Thank you! You are my hero!

Thank you, you saved my day ❤

This is really great help!! Thanks

Nice video. Sorter my issue perfectly

Thank you. Problem solved exactly as you described.

Thanks for the video!

Thank you so much. You are a star 🌟 ❤

thanks to the help 👌

Thanks this worked for me

Absolutely amazing. I was given mine in 2020 and needed this desperately then:) It is now 2022 and I needed it even more desperately now!! Wonderful!!

Thanks so much for this, I'd only had my machine for a couple of months when the grinder stopped working. Turned out the sensor was dirty, even that off hand comment about the bead senser made a huge difference for me : )

very helpful! Thank you

Thanks mate! Saved me from having to send it off for repairs

Thanks that’s seems to be the issue fixed. 👍

Thank you.

This was really helpfull, thanks much!

Thank you!

Thank you

Life Saver !!!

Thank you so much

Awesome video! Thanks! Mine started to struggle on a grind and the quit. It plugged up on its way to the dispenser. I cleaned it out as best as I could put wondered if there is a better way to clean it out? I thought maybe a pipe cleaner in the output hole towards the hopper, I didn’t think of a vacuum and that would most likely clean that part our, but what about the space between the hopper and the output of the grind dispenser?

Thanks so much🥰

Thank you 🙏

By the way, I had 2 water leaks in mine. One under the tank since the silicon ripped and one in the back and around the gasket where the coffee comes out. The latter created a leak also INSIDE the machine a bit I believe and I used food grade silicone to tighten the seal and repair a hole on the small gasket by the water tank. Here’s hoping! I will find out tomorrow if this attempt at a fix actually worked

Thanks a lot for the videos, they are very useful! I have a problem though that it seems it hasn’t been covered: an external object apparently felt in my coffe grinder, blocking it. I cleaned it and removed the external object but it still not grinding anymore. I assume that some gear teeth have been damaged but i can’t have access to it, do you have any video/tip about it? Thanks a lot for the help!

Thank you SIr

Thanks a lot

Thank you so much! I broke my boss’s coffee machine and only with your help will stay with my job! 👍🙏😆

I did everything you show in your video. Thanks it help to understand my machine. The only thing is I still have the same problem. No coffee from the grinder and it stems to force it. Can we go forward or it's where we need a technician?

You sir, are a legend. Thank you!

Hi there. I have had an ongoing issue with my grinder. Periodically, usually every couple of months, the grinder won`t grind. I can hear the micro switch `click` but no grinding. The last two times I have noticed it coincides with the beans light not working. I do al the usual cleaning etc, but with an empty hopper or even hopper not locked in, the beans light isn`t illuminating. The two issues, I think, are somehow linked. DeLonghi just give me the generic list of things to check, but to no avail. Oddly, it just gets over it`s hick up and starts to work again. Have you ever uncounted such a problem?

Thanks for this video! It was very helpful! The steam pipe of our (new!) Delonghi la specialista prestigio is not working, do you have any tricks on how to fix it ourselves?

Thank you so much I have managed to successfully disassembled my machine. Now I cannot find the right part I need. I’m gonna replace the pump and the part that goes right on top of the pump but I cannot find it. It’s the one with the metal cap attached to it. Looks like of valve. Please help me find it.

Thank you would this help mine only grinding and releasing a tiny amount of coffee and the dial of course sounds like it’s getting stuck?

Hi There, Thank you very much for your video. The problem I have with my specialist is the been container doesn’t click to lock. I already bought a new one and still no click to lock , keeping moving. May you suggest what I can do? Thank you

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Thansk for the video. very informative, However, I have done all the steps but still does not work for me. I cleaned it as per the video, but when put back to grinding nothing comes out from the bottom and it all jammed again. Any advise?

legend!

Great information - my machine does not grind when moving the portafilter to the right. The Smart Tamping handle does not go all the way back - it stays in the upright position., and the grinding light does not go on. I can push it back to start the grinding but it is very difficult and takes a huge amount of pressure. There is a triangle guide on the Smart Tamping handle that does not move either. Any ideas? Thank you

The burr in my coffee machine seems to be jammed, i cant take it out and have followed your instructions of removal. Any tips?

Thanks a lot save me a lot of $$$

Hi! I’m hoping you have some advice.. my La specialists is right down to the finest grind setting and the coffee still isn’t fine enough. It also seems like the dosing is wrong in that it always overfills, even when on the lowest dose setting (with the correct size basket:dose selected) I’m hoping for my caffeine addiction you can help 🙏

I wish you a good day. I have this same coffee machine and also the problem with the grinder. The problem is that the grinder does not work at all, nor does it make any sound. I tried taking it apart according to your video and it didn't help at all. Could you give me some advice?

any idea guys where to buy the grinder assembly spare parts. been looking everywhere. I was told to check Delonghi parts supplier but their website is not quite friendly.

You are amazing! I was ready to lose it with this thing! Many thanks!

What if the grind selector won’t turn? It’s like there’s beans jammed somewhere but I’ve cleaned all in and out of the burr and it’s not budging

Hi I know this video it’s old but mine keeps telling me out of range nothing I do will fix it grinder won’t go on thanks

Hi I like your video . I would like to know how I can make more fine grind on this machine ( #1 is not fine enough ) for one wall basket espresso . Thank you for your time .