Breville Coffee Maker with Grinder How to Remove and Clean the Back of the Round Metal Disc/Disk
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Thank you for a very helpful video. I don’t know why Breville did not explain this in their maintenance instructions as it is clearly needed. On my 9 year old machine machine I could not get the plastic cap off until I discovered that there are two small holes on the cap top. I was able to measure the distance between the holes, 5/16 inch, and made a little tool with a small piece of wood with two small nails set at 5/16 inch apart. With this I was able to start the rotation and then unscrewing the nut was easy. When I looked at the back of the disc I was amazed that it worked at all. From now on this is going to be part of my monthly maintenance.
It's not in their instructions because you'll get to use this for 10+ years, and that's not good for the bottom line of any company.
You actually don't need to do this every month but it's all up to you. I do it once a year and it's perfectly fine.
Excellent solution. Breville does not mention taking the disc off anywhere. This video is the fix. Thank you
They want you to buy a new one, maybe. Welcome, anytime.
I have a 10 year old unit. Never had any real problems. The grinder seemed to have gotten stuck. I cleaned the chute and grinder like I have done 100 times. Did not work. I was looking around for a new one and decided to check the internet for a solution before I spent another $360 for a new unit. Found this video and my life changed, lol. I took the disk off in 15 seconds and sure enough, a lot of coffee rounds jammed and stuck on the disk. Cleaned it and BOOM, works like new. Thanks for this video. Took 10 minutes to clean it. I read negative comments on this coffee maker and find them hard to believe. Mine has been amazing for about 10 years. I only do a major cleaning about twice a year. I clean the chute about every 6 to 8 weeks.
Nice! Yes, these things will probably go forever if taken care of. My unit is 11+ years old and still works the same as always. I'm glad the video helped.
Just the answer I needed to start brewing my morning coffee again. Thank you!
Thank goodness for this video. I took off 7 screws and nothing came off. This video shows you actually have to pop off a certain piece to clean it.
I'm glad it helped.
Finally one who does what we been trying find how to clean properly all I been doing was cleaning the front round plate. Lately noticing a funny grind sound and only giving us not even half a basket of grinds thank you so much we bought ours last year
Thank you sooo much for this video! My machine stopped working (after the grinder made some weird noises)
Called Breville and they wanted $160 plus tax to “fix” it... I just cleaned my machine following your instructions and it works again!!!
First video I had seen showing how to actually clean the back of the disc.
wow this saved me big time!! our Breville survived 9 yrs of neglect and i always wondered how to get that disc off! finally, i googled searched out of desperation because we have had some problems with the disc getting stuck and I am leaving the country for work & couldn’t leave my wife pulling double duty without reliable morning coffee source. THIS VIDEO SAVED ME!!
Just junked my 2 year old Breville Precision Grind. It makes / grinds great coffee when it works. This was actually my second unit - the first was replaced in 6 months because the coffee feed was plugging due to moisture from brewing going up into the grind chute. Moisture/humidity 'travel' is the coffee maker's Achille's heel. Even in the replacement, moisture in the grind chute required scraping out 'blockage' in the grind chute every week to 10 days. The heat/moisture from brewing would also cause coffee to 'bake' onto the surface of the SS disk that is used to close off the grind chute during brewing. This accumulation is what I think distorts the rubber seals on the chute opening and the grinds basket, facilitating the migration of humidity into those areas.
The second issue just occurred, and I suppose it was predictable based on the humidity leakage from the grind basket. The display/control started flickering, going blank, losing the brew settings ,etc. Sometimes the display could return to function briefly by unplugging the unit, then plugging it back in. Since it was out of warranty, it was $145 replacement charge, which is not a bad deal. However, I had a Capresso Team Pro Plus grind/brew that was unused/NIB, so I just started using it instead.
The Capresso makes excellent coffee as well and while it lacks the controls of its Breville competitor, it also is a bit simpler to clean/maintain.
Excellent job one of the best instructional videos I have seen anything
Thanks =)
Saved me a call and money. Thanks for the video. Drinking coffee right now.
Thank you for very helpful video! First the grinder was overfilling then 001 error when descaling. Steel disk was very crusted on backside which explains the problem. Hoping this video fixes both problems
Wholeheartedly agree with everyone else -this was very helpful! Our Breville is probably around 10 years old and has been prone to the disc spinning non-stop when we're grumpy and need our coffee in the morning. This made my day and I'm enjoying a perfect cup of coffee now. Thank you!
My disc spins non stop even after cleaning it. Any advice here? I can't figure out what is causing this.
@@WobblePizza it's been a while so I'm not sure if I'm remembering correctly, but I think there was water getting into the electronics (either from steam or leaks). I think I let it sit a few days to dry out completely and it resolved. Have been lucky since.
@@ianclark6200Thanks, will give that a try.
Life saver man. My machine has been sitting there for 4 months, grinder stuck. I will think of you in the morning))
Thanks a bunch for this video. My grinder mechanism and disc had seized up completely. Your instructions were very helpful, worked like a charm, and saved me an expensive service call or product replacement!
My unit is 10 years old and it also seized up. I was ready to chunk it and get a new one. I found this video and the solution worked like a charm.
Thanks for the video. First time we cleaned the disc since getting the coffee maker as gift over 2 years ago. It was in bad shape with build up behind the disc.
Thank you so much! I just picked up one of these at value village for $15, that looks like it's hardly been used, this will be very helpful
Wow, that's such a good deal!
Thank you so much. My coffee maker had ceased to function (my disk was that bad!). So grateful you took the time to post this & I could fix it.
Great video very helpful I was able to repair my machine thanks to you! Well done mate!
I had held onto the instruction manual for yrs but It’s extremely unclear on how to actually clean that mechanism! With your video I was able to take it apart clean it and put it all back together!
Thanks for your post, which helped save my venerable Breville BDC600XL. I was able to turn the nut with a 10mm socket, but the socket had to be not more than a tiny bit countersunk and with a lot of pressure applied to hold the socket on the nut. Before putting the nut back on, I turned it upside down in the plastic case because the nut seemed less chamfered on the bottom side. So it should be easier next time.
I had no luck prying the rubber cover off. It must be 10 years old at least. I finally attacked it with a Dremel tool and other implements of force. The motor could no longer turn the disk so it was either clean it or junk it.
Welcome 😀
Thanks for making this video. The cover plate became stuck and there was no way to remove the caked grinds from inside the Breville. Now that the disc is clean the grinder is able to deliver all the coffee ground into the basket. P.S. Going to CZcams to look on how to fix the coffee maker was my girlfriend’s idea :) Thanks again!
Great video! I was able to remove the disc myself without hubby's help! WIN! I love this coffee maker and we have had it for probably over 7 years. I never knew you could take out that disc and clean it. I wish I could share the pics I took of the back of the disc to show just how caked on the coffee was and the machine still worked. Ewww... Anyway, all clean and ready for more great coffee after I do the inside clean with the white vinegar. Thanks for the comment below on how to do that too!
Thank you! You saved me from having to buy a new coffee machine ❤❤❤
Perfect !!!!! cleared my Error code 001. what a solid mess behind my clean disc, er what i thought was a clean disk.
Thanks for the video which is very useful to new owners of the machine.
Great video! Not sure if this has been stated in the comments below, but the nut holding on the grinder plate with the rubber/plastic covering simply unscrews off, or at least mine did. There was no need for me to remove the covering of the nut as he did with a razor blade. When I put the plate back on, I simply screwed the nut back in place, hand tight.
My dog ate this "nut" trying to source a new one. Any ideas?
This was very very helpful! I haven't tried using it yet. I want to wait for the parts to dry before I put them back in the machine. Fingers crossed 🤞. Thank you.
Anytime and thank you for watching.😀
my man.. this was a fantastic tutorial on how to clean our Breville.. Thanks!!!
Thanks!
This video was very helpful. Was ready to move on from the Breville after 9 years - but was able to clean the disc for the first time and back in service!
If anyone is trying to remove this on the newer version the whole thing screws right off. Just grab it with some pliers and turn it counterclockwise.
Thank you for this comment! Saved me a lot of headache!
Yeah I with weak lady thumbs can do it with my fingers I don't even need pliers
After you remove the nut on the newer models, how do you remove the disc?
@@RuthlessSherman it will come off just like in the video. Be careful not to lose the washers that are sitting on top of it.
Don't ever remove the plastic cap with a blade as described here. The cap is there for you to be able to grab it and unscrew the captive nut. Don't lose the little spring washer that is also there. Then just pull off the disk to clean and put it back on in reverse order. I only do that once every 5 days or so. In between I just wipe off the front of the disk and rinse the basket and the carafe. I've been waking up to fresh coffee for many months and I have this routine down!
Thanks. I was wondering how the cover on the nut came off. I will try this.
This was super helpful, I kept getting the 001 error when I tried to descale it. I tried cleaning the chute, which had worked before, but stopped working. I could see one part of the disc seem to be bulging forward, so I knew it must have been totally caked up behind the disc. Sure enough once I took it off and cleaned it, it descaled properly the first time. Have had the machine for 5-6 years now and this has been the only issue other than the grinder getting clogged up if I fill the hopper too full. Thanks for the video!!
drive.google.com/file/d/12ldKBs2qEOymBAR0lJU_0yZJDqXGH-6q/view?usp=sharing link to pic
Of course...welcome and I'm glad I was able to help.
I keep getting 001 error also along with empty filter so frustrating anyone knkw what is causing that and how to fix it????
TY for this video. Was getting a 001 error and was not looking forward to buying another coffee maker after spending all that money on one.
I have had my coffeemaker for over 10 years and it still works perfectly. You just have to clean the disk once a year and replace the GoldTone filter once every 2 years.
Thank you so much, I was able to fix my coffee maker and grinder. I just don't recall how to take off the de-scale light. If you could just make a quick video about that I would greatly appreciated. Most info is about the new models and not this wonderful oldies. It was the best investment I could have done. I have had this coffee maker for more than 7 years now.
Pour in 4 cups of white vinegar top of off with water then press and hold the strength knob for 5 seconds it'll say brewing time of 26 minutes.
@@carladcollier Thanks for posting this comment! I couldn't remember how to do that part.
This 100% worked for me! Very helpful. thank you!
So helpful. Thank you for the video!
We spent $15... for our first.. at thrift store 🎉 Thanks who ever let go ❤
Thank you so much this video was very helpful ! For me the plastic tip cover that hold the silver disc just screws off .
How did you unscrew it. I am having a difficult time trying to take it off
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
I used a rubber grip pad and twisted to the left .
Lube up the threads with some food safe oil (cooking or mineral oil) after you get it off to make it easier next time.
Mine unscrewed super easy with just my fingers. I suppose the manufacturer could improve this by shaping that cap so it’s easier to twist by hand alone.
Good info but I thought I would add this way to remove plate. I believe this is the recommended procedure. Use pin nose pliers in the 2 small holes and turn left to remove nut. Hope it helps.
Don't ever remove the plastic cap with a blade as described here. The cap is there for you to be able to grab it and unscrew the captive nut. Don't lose the little spring washer that is also there. Then just pull off the disk to clean and put it back on in reverse order. I only do that once every 5 days or so. In between I just wipe off the front of the disk and rinse the basket and the carafe. I've been waking up to fresh coffee for many months and I have this routine down!
Every Five Days??????
@@fasttruck9177, That's the routine I've settled into. Do you think that's not often enough?? Too often??
@@petelarson6035 I was thinking too often, I had my machine for about 3 years grinding every day and I have not cleaned the backside of the disk yet. The front of the disk yes about every two weeks.
@@fasttruck9177, I clean the disk just because the grounds build up on the edge of the opening, like kind of crusty because of the oils I guess. It's just easy for me to remove the disk and give it a rinse once a week or so. I have a second one of these machines that I've never been able to get to work without the 001 failure code.
How do you grab the plastic cap? My husband and I have both tried gripping and turning the plastic cap counter clockwise to unscrew it and there is no way to grab the cap without our fingers slipping.
The nut was retained within the plastic “cap”. You broke the cap. Just turn the plastic retainer and it will come right off
Thanks. Very clear. Wasn't sure how to remove the internal grinder.
3:55 you have to "break" it off. That is why it isn't there. And apparently you are supposed to grab it as it is part of the nut, ill never know now.
I use a pair of snap ring pliers to put into the two hose on the cap to unscrew it
Since you're not putting back the plastic nut cap (for looks), couldn't you swap out the nut for a taller stainless steel or brass nut so you could use a socket wrench to remove it for future cleaning? Using the needle nose plyers just looks painful. Thanks for the video. I just got my machine a month ago. I know what to do a little less than a year from now.
Great! Please, can you show me how to remove plastic cover over the screw? You explained to do it with a razor blade. Is that correct. Sorry for my bad english, I`m french. Thank for all!
I don't remove my disk. I just spray mine with white vinegar while scrubbing/scraping the gunk off with a tooth brush or similar plastic scraper. It drips down in catch tray below it and some down onto the base but I just wipe it up with a paper towel then.
I used a precision screwdriver with a hammer to remove the cap of the nut that's on the disk. Then, I used vice grips to unscrew the nut.
All clean! Thank you. It might be too late as the disc doesnt move and 001 eventually beeps. Rats. Might have to dig deeper. Or buy new.
Having the same issue. Did you figure it out?
Have you figured this out? Having the same issue and my Breville is only 18 months old
Very informative. Thank you. How do you reset the descale light?
I held down the start button for a bit.. it said purging... then after it ran went away
After de scaling- press the single cup and carafe buttons at the same time. Not intuitive...
Thanks for the very informative video.
this is HIGHLY UNSANITARY!! I have dry heaves just thinking about where that vacuum has been! Pet hair, the car.. and who knows where else. This has changed my view on where I will get coffee from now on! OMG!!
Super Helpful...THANK YOU!!!
The newer model of this unit has a cap that you unscrew to remove the chute disc, no tools required.
Excellent, helpful video, but in doing this I came upon one problem that perhaps you have encountered and know how to fix. The first use after doing this, I got 2 of the 001 errors. After that it has worked well, but I have one issue. Today, I was cleaning/descaling the unit. During the process of rinsing after the vinegar cycle, it started giving me 001 errors again. When I opened the door, I noticed the silver disc is 180˚ from where it should be, so the opening is sitting at about the 7 o'clock position instead of the 1 o'clock position. The disc can only go on the spindle one way, so I didn't put it on wrong. Do you know how to fix this?
A 10mm socket fits this. Probably easier than using pliers or vice-grips.
10mm is the size. But you can’t use one. Watching This man In the video don’t get a feel of a very mechanical mind lol. Anyway, I just did this to mine. My trim piece was a pain to pop off. However after popping off you’ll see the base is pocketed for the hex nut. Doing again I’ll just grab the entire thing with a pair of pliers and unscrew it. Also, If you decide to pop the trim too off I recommend seating the hex nut in the plastic washer before putting it into the threaded shaft. I just wish they sold bottom grinder burr replacements
I’ve heard that disc plate has been an issue for a lot of people. The idea of this all-in-one brewer seems awesome in theory but I think there’s just too many moving parts and too much opportunity for failure...unless you’re cleaning it regularly which defeats the purpose of the convenience anyway.
That is true but I've had it for several years now and it still works perfectly. Just that disc needs to be cleaned once a year or so. It is an expensive machine and makes great coffee so might as well keep it for as long as possible. Thanks for the comment.
@@automight1615 awesome. I’ve been looking for comments that indicate what might be the reason some people have trouble with the machine. I think I’ll go ahead and buy one.
@@jguay85 I want one too
@@automight1615 I love the machine, but never knew how to clean the back of the disk. I have used it for 4 years with few problems. Glad to see this video, since Breville kindly offered to 'repair' my machine for $149, and that is without even diagnosing my problem. Now I think this video just saved me $149. Thanks.
My grinder dual is stuck on 6. Any hints on how to fix it
Try to clean different way.. keep power on... unlock coffee grander, than disk will be turn to holl 😊
Is there a way to not use the grind feature ? Someone got me ground coffee, I put it in the basket but the grinder still goes on. And it’s so loud ! lol thanks !
Awesome! Thank you brother!
We have had this machine since December 2021. I cannot unscrew the plate for love nor money. I know it i really clogged and it won't grind. I have gone back to using a separate 20 year old grinder and changed the setting to pre-ground. What a joke.If anyone can give me tips to unscrew the plate, would be helpful. Thank you!
I did all of this but my disc was at the 5 o'clock position then it did move to the 8 o'clock position. It is still showing 001. I also found a tiny washer and 1/2 washer when I vacuumed out the back.
My dog ate the "nut" that holds on the disk, when I was cleaning the machine. Any idea where I can source a new one? Breville doesn't carry the part and their parts supplier doesn't either.
Not sure if you have a digital caliper or not, but if you do, you can use it to get some measurements of the part that the nut screws onto and order one online. Any major site that sells goods will have something that matches your measurements.
Thank you !
Thanks 🙏🏻 a bunch for this video,I need to clean my asap ..
very helpful.... thank you!
This was very helpful Thank you.
Thanks this helped a lot
Has Breville changed the lock nut since this video was made? I recently purchased one Feb 2023 and the lock nut that holds the disc on is now a solid unit. I have other questions but cannot find any recent videos on this (for example is there a specific spot for each grind level or should the machine allow me to select a setting past the 6 level (mine does/)
I purchased mine Jan 2022 and the center cap looks like it's one solid piece but it isn't. If you feel with your finger, you can feel the very thin line that goes all the way around. Pry it off with something pointy or very small tip. I used something that was in my screwdriver set. My husband just did it and it popped off. This machine is great but a lot of maintenance. I know your comment is a couple of months old. Hopefully you figured it out already. If not, I hope this helps.
Hi, i have the same machine and it gave me error code 002… i noticed the Ntc Sensor wire is rusted and kinda broken… does anyone know if that could be the cause for the error code? I contacted Breville but they weren’t helpful…want us to buy a new one….
I wish I could help but I have no idea how to resolve something like that.
@@automight1615 Hey, thanks for getting back to me! I appreciate you wanting to help, even if you don't have the answer. It's cool to see content creators like you that offer support in the comments, as well. Thanks again for responding!
I have a slightly different problem, but hoping you can help. The hole on the disk is sitting at 11 o'clock. I had cleaning it and was just going to brew, when it sounded plugged again. If I take the plate off, can I get it to go back to the proper position? Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks for the video. On the basket, what is the little compartment that has a rectangular, vertical door that you open from top and it swings down, and there's a hole inside of it?
Unfortunately I'm not sure but if I were to guess I'd say it's some sort of a vent for steam to escape through.
My disc won't stop spinning when the coffee is done brewing, very weird. If I tell it to brew, it will spin until it finds the hole and brew properly, but it spins forever when done until it hits some kind of error state. Cleaned it again to make sure gunk wasn't the reason. Any ideas?
Unfortunately, I have never heard of anything like that. For something like that, I would have to take the machine apart to find out.
I can't remove the empty coffee filter message unless I unplug unit and plug in again. Do you know what could be causing this?
I'm not sure, I've never heard of something like that. Maybe there are others in here who can help.
Could you go through the buttons with us ? Especially the menu button?
I just bought used and don't have a manual...how to program the coffee maker to work in the morning.
How to skip the grinder
How to choose the water level? Like how many cups to draw?
Thank you
I wish I could remember that but I have had it on the same settings for years now and have forgotten most functions on this machine. If you put in your model # online, you should be able to find the manual for it.
Thank you so much!!
I did this and I swear I must have had 3/16” of coffee build-up on the back of that disk. Problem is, when I got to calibrate the machine, it still only grinds about 9.0 - 9.5 grams of coffee and the lowest entry on the calibration input is 11.0g! Any ideas why it’s not even grinding the minimum amount of coffee for calibration? Could replacing the old burr with a new burr be the right fix?
does anyone know how to de-scale it? I just bought an used one but i haven’t been able to find any tutorials on this specific model:(
I wish I could help you on this one but I have never had to do that. I think those are the new models. My coffeemaker is 12 years old.
Hi-I’m wondering when putting the metal disk back in if the position of the opening is critical. I notice that you replaced it so the opening is at the 2 O’Clock position. Does the machine position the disk opening at the right place or is the 2 o’clock position critical? Thanks.
There’s only one way that it will fit due to the cutouts in the disk.
I have the same problems as displayed in this video. Yet after I did everything in the video I still got the 001 error. Can anyone explain why?
Thanks in advance!
Good morning, could you help me with my breville.
Cleaned the disc like you said and keeps flashing empty filter would you happen to know what is causing that and how to fix it
Is that machine still working, do you recommend it?
Yes, it is still working and we have had it for over 10 years now. If you are very particular about your coffee then it is worth it. That's because of the grinder and steeping feature that it has. I haven't seen any other coffeemaker with that steeping feature. It does make a difference. I'm not paid to say any of this. I will make a video about it in the future.
Hi, my Breville coffee maker is grinding randomly, 5 or 6 times every hour, do you have any idea? Thanks
I can recommend a digital exorcist. Where are you located?
Not as easy to get that plastic cap off as he says with a razor blade but it does come off. I did not replace it as he did in this video. Honestly, this coffee maker (while giving one of the best cups of coffee I have ever had) is awful. It requires constant cleaning that has not been made easy by the manufacturer. I could not recommend this model to anyone that I care about... might be a different story for those I do not though. ;o)
I would never wait a year to clean my Grind and Brew. Much easier if you clean on a regular basis. At least once a month for a great cup of coffee!
Hi, does anyone know where to get new burrs for this machine. Can seem to find online.
Big Thanks!
The plastic piece just under the metal disc does not appear to be turning 180 degrees to dispense my coffee once its done brewing. Have you encountered this problem? Happen to havr Any advice before I tear the whole thing apart? Its starting to drive me crazy lol.
Question does it still look that way if you clean the disk every time you use it It still looks that way?
Ok. Press the button on top to eject the filter assembly open. Don’t use a screwdriver which I almost did.
Where does the Coffee filter go
Inside the basket where the coffee grounds go into.
Hi! I was able to clean the metal disc but when I run the coffee maker it doesn't seem like the disc is opening for the grinds. Any ideas?
It seems like it is just sitting at the 3 o clock position
Hi, My issue is that I keep getting EMPTY COFFEEE FILTER when I hit the brew button, I have to keep opening and closing the filter door until it starts. It works perfectly using the timer. Any ideas? TIA.
Same here, do you find a solution ?
No, it started to work normally for awhile then stopped working completely after about 10 months later. Sorry I couldn’t help.@@josyanelullaby1169
Is there a solution, I unplug it and plug it back in to reset, but can't understand what is causing this.
No bought a new coffee machine.@@josyanelullaby1169
Great job but i would say its a bad design Breville made, that Disc should have been a part of regular maintenance and cleaning at this point, and should have proper easy way of opening and cleaning, not everyone can do that but pro or hadymans, they probably did that so they can sell new units after couple of year, bad business.
I wish all companies made things better but I think they see it differently. They want their products to be more appealing when it comes to design so more people will buy them. As long as it lasts a few years, they are happy with that. It's up to us to find ways to keep things like this working for as long as possible. My unit is about 12 years old and it still works perfectly.
@@automight1615 Yes, we will make it work but majority of people cant do much, they making things complicated so not everyone can fix it, we call it bad business and they call it way of business.
@@Shaqtech1 Maybe you are right, but I don't like to underestimate people. I think people can do anything, if they really want to. Companies are in it for profits, not to help us. We must find a way to help ourselves.
@@automight1615 Not everyone wants to learn and do things, it’s God gifted qualities, believe me.
@@Shaqtech1 Maybe you are right.
Does anyone know how to descale 😔
I thought the opening was supposed to be in the 12:00 position?
This machine is way to big … I am waiting for someone to make a smaller one. They make coffee grinder cleaning pellets that would help stop it from getting that bad
What model is this?
The model is BDC600XL.
And this is exactly why I may be getting rid of this coffee maker. This is just too much of a diva. It makes great coffee, but the cleaning is a pain and the machine will not function well if you’re not totally on top of a fussy cleaning regimen. I got this for the timer so I could have coffee waiting when I woke up. I may go back to French press.
The only reason I got this is because it steeps the coffee grounds in hot water for a while and then it releases it. This is very important because that's how you get the best coffee. If the water just runs through the grounds, you won't get the full flavor. Do you know of any other machine that does this? So far I haven't seen one.
@@automight1615 fair enough, but a French press does.