DeLonghi has made these part to be used with many different models of espresso makers. The Flowmeter is used to detect and measure the flow of water for brewing coffee or frothing milk. This part is normally replaced if it no longer reads the flow correctly, a read error has occurred, or if it has become physically damaged and leaks.
Tools Used:
• Philips Head Screwdriver
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Needle Nose Pliers
Flowmeter 5213225251
OEM part for: DeLonghi
Part Number: 5213225251
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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.04 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This Flowmeter will fit the following 79 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
DeLonghi
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Espresso Parts
- Coffee Maker Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 5213214671, 5213212861, 5232101400
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Got "out of water" error when there was sufficient water
Tool Type
Coffee Maker
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Flow meter was a "press" fit so simply rocked and pulled the flow meter free from machine base.
Slipped off water lines from old flow meter and slipped on to the new one.
Pushed flow meter into machine base location.
Replaced covers.
No more "out of water" messages.
No water from pump
Tool Type
Coffee Maker
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
2: Followed you tube video on replacing pump and gaskets
3: With covers off do a deep cleaning
4: Install covers
5: Run de-calsify cleaning
6: Enjoy coffee time !!!!!
Need water light was flashing
Tool Type
Coffee Maker
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
2. Flowmeter just snaps in.
3. Put back tubing.
Easy repair. Flowmeters only last about 6 months and need to be replaced again.
Water red light indicator turned on before before completing cycle for a complete short or long cup.
Tool Type
Coffee Maker
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
1. Remove six screws holding the back and sides of the machine to the body of the machine.
2.Remove the sides and than the back of the machine.
3. Remove the rubber cover on the electrical socket attached to the flowmeter.
4. Remove the 3 wire connector from the electrical socket.
5. Pull off the flowmeter which is held in place by two molded pins on the bottom of the flowmeter.
6. Pop off the two hose from there restraining catches.
7. Pull the two hoses from the flowmeter paying attention to where on the flowmeter they came from.
8.Put the two hoses on the new flowmeter and then press it in place, and press the two hoses into their catches, replace the connector and the rubber cover.
PLUG IN THE MACHINE AND
Test machine before replacing the sides and back.
DeLonghi EC680 won't complete a brew cycle
Tool Type
Coffee Maker
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill
Parts Used
2. Removed bottom tamper-proof screws
3. Unscrewed pipes that were hold in place where watertank connects
4. Removed top cover by sliding it out horizontally
5. Removed screws that hold the pipe/wires that go to coffee filter socket (from the top)
6. Remove any other visible screw at the top that holds the entire inner assemble in place. No need to disassemble the inside.
7. Slowly slide down the assembly inside the cover. Flowmeter was now accessible, performed the repair.
Pump making loud noise.
Tool Type
Coffee Maker
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
2. Removed the back and the sides.
3. Removed the wires and the hoses connected to the pump and the flow meter.
4. Replaced the pump and the flow meter by pressing into place.
5. Replaced the wires and the hoses.
6. Replaced the back and the side panels.
7. Plugged in and made the coffee.
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