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How do I remove the broken steam knob from my Delonghi Magnifica?

The steam knob has snapped. I have bought a new one but can't remove the old one. Can you help?
trish, June 2010
The silver-colored plastic steamer knob is pressed directly onto the steam valve shaft. There is no other part locking it on, as I discovered AFTER partially disassembling the machine. It's a very tight fit, so I used a large flat screwdriver blade to pry the knob off of my Magnifica, prying alternately on opposite sides of the shaft, a little at a time. I had to be careful not to mar the black plastic body behind the broken part.

Cafenpray, November 2010
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