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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
EASY SOLUTION
Coffee extracts as drops from
the portafilter.
•
The water tank is empty or low.
•
Refer to ‘Filling The Water
Tank’, page 10.
•
Coffee grind is too fine.
•
Ensure you use a suitable
espresso grind. Refer to
‘Setting The Grind Size’ on
page 10 and 11.
•
Machine is blocked by mineral
deposits.
•
Decalcify the machine. Refer
to ‘Decalcifying’, page 22.
Grinder safety clutch has
activated.
•
Overfilled filter basket causing the
chute to backfill.
•
Clean and clear grinder and
chamber.
Machine is making a loud and
continuous pumping noise.
•
Water tank is empty.
•
Refer to ‘Filling The Water
Tank’, page 10.
•
Water tank is not securely in place
•
Refer to ‘Filling The Water
Tank’, page 10.
No steam is generated.
•
Machine is not turned On.
•
Ensure the machine is
plugged in, switched On
at the power outlet and the
POWER button is pressed
On.
•
Water tank is empty.
•
Refer to ‘Filling The Water
Tank’, page 10.
•
Steam Dial is not in STEAM
position.
•
Turn the steam dial to the
STEAM position.
•
Steam Wand is blocked.
•
Use the pin on the cleaning
tool to clear the opening. If
the steam wand continues
to be blocked remove the tip
of the steam wand using the
spanner in the middle of the
cleaning tool. Refer to ‘Care
and Cleaning’, page 25.
Milk is not creamy after
texturing.
•
Not enough steam.
•
Steam wand may be blocked.
Refer to ‘Care and Cleaning’,
page 25.
•
Use cold fresh milk. Refer to
‘Texturing Milk’, page 14.
Summary of Contents for Barista Express BES870BSS
Page 1: ...the Barista Express Instruction Book BES870...
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