Krups XP2240, Manual

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7. PROBLEMS, PROBABLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Problems Possible causes Solutions
The espresso is
not hot enough. The cups and the filter holder
are cold. Preheat the accessories: cups and filter holder
(see paragraph 2).
The filter holder is
blocked
You forgot to unlock the filter.
Press “OPEN” while turning the filter holder to the
left.
The grounds are
not dry after water
has run through.
You have not tightened the
filter holder properly. Tighten the filter holder by turning it to the right
as far as it will go, up to the stop.
The coffee flows
too slowly.
The flow rate depends on the
fineness of the coffee used
and can vary when preparing
the espresso
The ground coffee is too fine,
too fatty or floury.
The filter holder is dirty.
The water drip-through grid is
clogged.
Choose a slightly larger grained ground coffee.
Clean your filter holder (see paragraph 4).
When the appliance has cooled, clean the
percolation head with a damp cloth.
(fig.21) .
The water does
not run through.
No water in the tank.
Tank poorly fitted.
The filter is clogged. The
ground coffee is too fine.
Your appliance is scaled up.
The Claris cartridge has been
replaced but not primed Fill the tank.
Press firmly on the tank.
Clean the filter holder (see paragraph 4) and try a
less fine grind.
See paragraph 5
Refer to section 1 "Using" and "installation of the
Claris cartridge".
Water leaks from
the filter holder
after an espresso
has been made.
The switch has not been
positioned on the "stop"
position.
Formation of scale because
of especially hard water. Turn off your appliance by positioning the switch
on the "stop" position.
(fig.9).
Descale the appliance according to the manual
(see paragraph 5).
Coffee grounds in
the cup.
The filter holder is clogged.
The grind is too fine.
Clean the filter holder with hot water. Press
“EJECT” to eliminate the remnants of the
grounds. Shake to drain the water.
Choose a slightly larger grind.
The water tank
leaks when it is
carried.
The valve at the bottom of the
tank is dirty or defective.
The valve is blocked by scale. Wash the water tank and operate the valve at the
bottom of the tank with your finger.
Descale the appliance (paragraph 5).
Water leaks under
the appliance.
Internal leak. Check the position of the tank. If the fault persists,
do not use the appliance, contact an approved
service centre.
Water leaks under
the drip tray
Water can be present and/or
flow when you remove the
drip tray.This is not a sign of a
leak.
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