Olympia Maximatic, User Manual

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10 First aid and more.
Tips
Problem Reason Solution
No Aroma Poorly stored espresso Do not stock too much at once
Open espresso packaging only before use
Do not grind too much espresso
Oily bubbles on the crema Grinding burs are blocked up or worn out Clean the grinding burs or replace them
Unsatisfactory espresso taste Encrusted filter
Blocked portafilter
Dirty shower Clean and service the espresso machine regularly
The machine, its control lamp and
on/off switch do not work No Power Check the fuse
The cable is not plugged in properly
On/off Button defekt Replace the on/off button
The control lamp lights up, but the water
does not heat up No water in boiler Check water level and boiler
Thermostat safeguard switched boiler off Send the machine in for repair
Heating element is broken Replace the heating element
Machine does not release any steam Steam nozzle is blocked Clean nozzle with the help of a thin needle
Machine is working but no espresso is
flowing out No water in the boiler Refill water
Espresso grind too fine Check grinder
Too much espresso in the portafilter basket Check amount of espresso used
Espresso flows out of the side of the
portafilter Portafilter is not inserted properly inspect portafilter
Too much espresso in the basket Check the amount of espresso
The edge of the portafilter is dirty Clean the edge of the portafilter
Gasket is blocked Replace gasket
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Problem Reason Solution
No Aroma Poorly stored espresso Do not stock too much at once
Open espresso packaging only before use
Do not grind too much espresso
Oily bubbles on the crema Grinding burs are blocked up or worn out Clean the grinding burs or replace them
Unsatisfactory espresso taste Encrusted filter
Blocked portafilter
Dirty shower Clean and service the espresso machine regularly
The machine, its control lamp and
on/off switch do not work No Power Check the fuse
The cable is not plugged in properly
On/off Button defekt Replace the on/off button
The control lamp lights up, but the water
does not heat up No water in boiler Check water level and boiler
Thermostat safeguard switched boiler off Send the machine in for repair
Heating element is broken Replace the heating element
Machine does not release any steam Steam nozzle is blocked Clean nozzle with the help of a thin needle
Machine is working but no espresso is
flowing out No water in the boiler Refill water
Espresso grind too fine Check grinder
Too much espresso in the portafilter basket Check amount of espresso used
Espresso flows out of the side of the
portafilter Portafilter is not inserted properly inspect portafilter
Too much espresso in the basket Check the amount of espresso
The edge of the portafilter is dirty Clean the edge of the portafilter
Gasket is blocked Replace gasket
User Manual • 10 First aid and more