The Petite-X Revision B 03/2010
SERVICE MANUAL AVALON
La Petite-X
Single-Cup Brewer
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Troubleshooting
11.3 Particular Cases
Back-up, chamber flood, bad extraction, etc.
1. Check if you are using the appropriate filter paper: Filter Paper 106 for the Platinum “
La Petite-X
”
brewer.
2. If the problem appears with only one coffee selection, empty the canister and try another
coffee
batch
of the same blend.
3. Check if the brew chamber or the cylinder are cracked. In this case, the piston would pull more air
than liquid.
4. If water comes out on both sides (left and right) of the brew chamber for more than 3/4 inches, you
have to readjust the tension.
Element not heating
1. Check the connectors and make sure they are connected properly.
2. If the tank lid is soiled of coffee and chocolate it can affect the switches and keep them from
operating correctly. In this case, change the heater safety switch.
3. Verify the condition of the element by taking out the complete tank lid.
Machine is off (doesn’t work while it is turned on)
1. Check if the unit is plugged in.
2. Check if the light is ON on the plug. (Press on the Reset button if not)
3. Check if the two breakers near of the ON/OFF switch are pushed in.
4. Check and empty if necessary the overflow cup inside the machine. If the cup fills up with water
again, check the water level switch. It might be because the water level switch is dirty or because it
needs a little adjustment. To adjut it, slightly bend down the switch’s arm (app. 1/6” should be
sufficient).
Quantity of liquid too low (in cup)
Verify the machine’s settings and make sure they correspond to the values given in the programming
manual. Make sure the outlet valves are clean and not clogged up of lime.
