Krups XP3410, Manual

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PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The user sees prolonged
water flow from the filter
holder after making an
espresso. Scale build-up is occurring
on your machine because
of particularly hard water. Immediately descale
your machine as per the
directions for use.
Presence of coffee grounds
in the cup. The filter holder is clogged. Clean the filter holder with
hot water.
The coffee is too fine. Use a slightly more
granular coffee.
The hinge on which the
filter holder is mounted is
clogged. Clean the filter holder
mount and hinge with a
damp sponge.
No crema on the espresso. The coffee is too old. Use freshly ground coffee.
The coffee is not suitable
for espresso. Use finer ground coffee.
There is too little coffee in
the filter. Add ground coffee.
The water tank leaks when
carried. The valve at the bottom
of the tank is dirty or
defective. Clean the water tank and
open the valve at the
bottom of the tank with a
finger.
The valve is blocked by
limescale. Descale your machine
according to the
instructions in the user
manual.
Water is leaking under the
appliance. There's an internal leak. Check that the tank is
fitted correctly. If the leak
continues, do not use
the appliance, contact an
approved service centre.
The drip tray has not been
fitted correctly. Check that the drip tray is
pushed to the back of the
appliance.
The drip tray is overflowing. Empty and carefully rinse
the drip tray and replace.
The pump is abnormally
hot. There is no water in the
tank. Fill the tank with water
and re-initiate the pump
(see paragraph:
USING
FOR THE FIRST TIME ).
Avoid emptying the tank
completely.