I am from ipm coffee Innovations in Alpha, NJ. Since 1996 we have been distributing Thermoplan black and white machines in the US. Since 1998 we have been limited to selling the ctm (hot milk frother) machines due to the Starbucks agreement. If you check the thermoplan site, you may notice that we are currently the only US distributor other than Starbucks, who have exclusivity on the verismo lines, and Bunn OMatic who have distribution of the Tiger and up and coming Black and white 3.
Many who have purchased the verismo 801 from eBay and other sources find no support from the factory due to the exclusivity agreement. And as someone has mentioned previously, these models were to have been disabled by eprom removal. Unfortunately, for those models help is limited, but some parts are available. However, there are also Rancilio Orbita ctm and cts machines out there along with our IPM Supra ctm machines and with those machines I may be able help. Although these machines have been discontinued for the past 3 years, we still have some parts available along with parts diagrams. However, service manuals and service access cards to programming are restricted to factory reps. If you pm me with questions I can let you know whether we can help. The thermoplan black and white machines are The most reliable super automatic machines. Their modularity has enabled us to maintain 80+ machines with minimal service staff by overhauling and testing modules in the shop, then swapping them on location. We can also offer mechanical assembly (grinder/brewer), hydraulic assembly (hot water tank) and hot milk frother assembly overhauls by ups. Please pm if you are interested in this service.
We hope to be able to offer some kind of service to those who find themselves with an unsupported Thermoplan machine.
Thank you,
Greg
Ipm coffee