Philips HL3844, User Manual

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The pump is too noisy.
- There is no water in the water tank.
Refill with water.
- The water tank is not placed correctly.
The machine does not produce Espresso.
- There is no water in the water tank or the
water tank is not placed correctly.
- The coffee has been ground too finely and/or
has been tapped down too much.
- The water outlet opening is clogged.
- The machine needs descaling.
Water leaks from the water outlet opening
and/or the steam pipe.
- The water inside the appliance expands when
being heated up. This is quite normal. Swing
the steam pipe into a position over the grid.
- If excessive leaking occurs: descale or
clean the valve.
The “crema” crest on the Espresso is too
thin or isn’t there altogether.
- The coffee has not been tapped down firmly
enough.
- There was not enough coffee in the filter.
- The machine was not heated-up sufficiently.
(Had the pilot light gone out?)
- The coffee had been ground too coarsely.
- The “Cremacaffé” valve is not in the filter.
The “crema” is too dark and/or the coffee
has a burning taste.
- The machine was too heated-up. (Was the
steam button still in “on” (down) position?)
- The coffee has been ground too finely.
- The coffee has been tapped down too much.
If the appliance does not function as required
If your Espresso machine does not operate as expected you may, in most cases, find the cause and
cure below. Also refer to the corresponding sections in these instructions for use!