@TheCryptoGambler 16 May 2022

Problem solved! Phew! Well since a few months we do have a fully automated coffee machine. When our Dolce Gusto died, we decided that it was time for something new. While I do like the taste of Dolce Gusto, we did have 2 big problems with it. The cups are rather expensive There is a lot of pollution for sure when drinking Latte related coffee, because 2 cups are needed. So after a lot of deliberation we decided to go for the Melitta Barista T smart. One of the three main requirements where checked by this machine. 2 bean containers so that both the wife and I can use different beans. An outside milk container so that we both can use different milk An automatic milk cleaning system At least one a week the machine does need some small love by giving it a cleaning, but once each 2 weeks I do give it full cleaning, which does take me an hour or so. This mean cleaning the milk system and brewing unit, but also completely washing the drip tray. So I did last Friday. But when I did let the water ran out of the sink, I did notice a small rectangle rubber.

Mhh, feels like Ikea! Didn't see anything in the brewing unit what was missing, nor in the milk system. Still I started to worry. Reseach on the internet, didn't gave me a solution. Not putting question in forums. So, as last resort, I decided to send an email to Melitta themselves, to be honest with not a lot of faith. But I did get an email this morning back from them with the solution:

So, disassembled the dripping tray and replaced the rubber. Problem solved. Cheers, Peter