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STORAGE
Before storing, press the POWER-button to off, turn the steam dial to off and unplug.
Empty the water tank and the drip tray. Ensure the machine is cool, clean and dry. Insert
all accessories into position or into the storage tray. Store upright. Do not place anything
on top.
WARNING:
Do not immerse power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any
other liquid. The water tank should never be removed or completely emptied during
decalcifying.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
When the machine is swit-
ched on, the steam and hot
water lights are flashing.
Steam dial is not in STAND BY-
position
Turn the Steam dial to STAND BY-position.
Machine will commence normal heat up pro-
cedure.
Espresso does not run
through.
Machine is not turned on or plugged
in
Ensure the machine is plugged in and the
POWER button is pressed to on.
Water tank is empty
Refer to ›Filling The Water Tank‹.
Espresso grind tamped too firmly
Refer to ›Tamping The Ground Espresso‹.
The filter is blocked
Clean the filters. Refer to ›Cleaning The Fil-
ters‹.
Espresso runs out too quickly The espresso grind is too coarse
Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind.
Ground espresso not tamped firmly
enough
Refer to ›Tamping The Ground Espresso‹.
Espresso is too cold
Cups not preheated
Preheat cups. Refer to ›Pre-Warming The
Cups‹.
Milk not heated enough (if making a
cappuccino or latté)
When the base of the jug becomes too hot to
touch this is when the milk is heated at the
correct temperature. Refer to ›The Art of Tex-
turing Milk‹.
No crema
Espresso is not tamped firmly enough Refer to ›Tamping The Ground Espresso‹.
Espresso grind is too coarse
Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind
Ground espresso is not fresh
Change old beans with fresh roasted or pre-
ground. Ground espresso should not be kept
for longer than a week.
Filter holes are blocked
Use the fine pin on the cleaning tool to clear
the holes. Refer to ›Cleaning The Filters‹.