Step 3 : Monitor boiler


Step 3 : Monitor boiler
Now your meCoffee is up and running the first thing to do is install the temperature sensor and make sure it is reading the temperature.
Note: this is the installation manual for the legacy version of meCoffee shipped before July 1st, 2017.

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Make sure your machine is unplugged and disconnected from the mains / wall-socket.

Unmount the existing brew-thermostat ( left ). Clean the surface with some light abrasive material.

Put the insulation-sheet in place.

Take the sensor in one hand and put the insulation ring in the sensor. Now place the screw into the ring. Use your index finger to keep the cable facing upwards so you can actually reach the screw.

Take the small flathead screwdriver and carefully move the sensor into place. Never remove the sensor from the cable: bend the cable a bit upwards when mounting.

Fasten the sensor firm but light.

Be careful not to bend the terminals of the temperature-sensor : no connection to the boiler surface is allowed!

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Carefully reconnect your machine to the mains / wall-socket and turn your machine on.

Start the meBarista App and press ‘SCAN’ : it should be reading room-temperature.

Definition of success
After switching on your machine you are able to connect to the meCoffee and it is reading room-temperature.

Step 2 : Connect meCoffeePower up meCoffee, read with Bluetooth
Step 4 : Passive PIDPID boiler control
For the V5 there are no changes to this step.
Gaggia is different because: just because.