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A. Espresso machine descaling tablets
Pour about 1l of warm water into the water tank and put in
a suitable number of descaling tablets, as recommended by the
manufacturer. When the tablets have dissolved (it takes about
5-7 minutes), replace the tank.
B. Descaling liquid
Pour about 1.5l of warm water into the water tank. Add a suitable
amount of the descaling agent, as recommended by the
manufacturer and replace the tank.
2. If the filter holder (E) is in the brew head unit, take it out, rinse
thoroughly under running water and put it aside.
3. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the filter from the bottom of the filter
holder unit.
4. Take out the filter, the washer, the screw, and the seal and put them
aside in a safe place.
Important: Be careful not to lose the filter, the washer, the screw or
the seal after disassembling the brew head unit.
5. Using a small delicate brush, clean the brewing area of the head
removing all coffee particles.
6. Place a sufficiently big container under the brew head unit.
7. Insert the plug of the connecting cord in a mains socket and switch on
the espresso machine by pressing button
(M)
.
Warning : Remember that if the standby pilot light (N) flashes,
it means that the espresso machine is in the course of reaching
the operating temperature. The moment the espresso machine has
reached the right temperature, the standby pilot light (N) will stop
flashing and will come off. It indicates that the espresso machine has
reached the right temperature and is ready to operate.
8. Turn the regulator knob (K) into the espresso position and allow
half of the decaling solution to flow through the brew head unit.
Important : Do not run the descaling solution through the steam
wand
(C)
.
Warning : Depending on the size of the container under the brew
head unit, it may be necessary to empty it during the process.
9. Turn the regulator knob (K) into position 0 to stop the flow (after about
half of the solution has flowed through) and then press button (M)
and turn off the appliance.
10. Leave the espresso machine for about 10-15 minutes thus allowing
the descaling agent to work.
11. Next, press button (M) . This will turn on the espresso machine.
12. Turn the regulator knob (K) into the espresso position and allow
the rest of the descaling solution to flow through the brew head unit.
13. Take out the water tank from the appliance and rinse it thoroughly
under running water. Check that all traces of the descaling solution
have been removed. Fill up the tank with fresh water (1) and place it
in the espresso machine.
14. Turn on the espresso machine with button (M) and turn the
regulator knob (K) into the espresso position . Allow all of the
fresh water to flow through the brew head. Repeat the procedure
twice.
Warning : Depending on the size of the container under the brew
head unit, it may be necessary to empty it during the process.
15. When the process has finished, remove the container from under the
brew head and wipe the whole brew head unit thoroughly.
16. Carefully install the rubber seal, the filter, and the washer in the brew
head, following their disassembling procedure in reverse order. Using
a screwdriver, tighten the fastening screw home.
17. Fill the tank up with fresh water
(1)
and replace it in the espresso
machine. The appliance is ready for further use.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE HOW TO FIX, WHAT TO DO
Coffee runs out around the
edge of the filter holder
Filter holder
(E)
is not inserted in the brew head properly or is not
tightened properly.
Ensure the holder
(E)
is properly inserted in the brew head unit
and tightened home. See Brewing espresso – p. 15.
There are coffee particles around the filter rim (H) .
Clean the rim of the filter
(H)
and wipe all coffee from the brew
head.
Brew head is dirty. Wipe the brew head with a damp cloth.
Brew head is damaged. Contact an authorised service center.
Rubber seal of the head is damaged or worn out. Contact an authorised service center.
Coffee does not run through
No water in the water tank. Fill up the tank with water (1) .
Water tank is not properly installed. Press the tank down to ensure it sits properly.
Knob (K) is set into a different position, e.g. .
Ensure the regulator knob (K) is in position .
Filter on the brew head may be blocked. See Descaling – p. 17.
Coffee filter
(H)
is blocked. Coffee is ground too finely or tamped
too firmly.
Empty the filter
(H)
and rinse it under running water. Wipe the brew
head with a cloth.
Coffee filters out in drops
Coffee is ground very finely or tamped too firmly. If you use very finely ground coffee, do not tamp it too firmly.
The appliance is blocked with scale build-up. See Descaling – p. 17.
Espresso does not have
characteristic foam
Coffee is stale or dry.
Use fresh coffee. After opening the coffee, ensure it is stored in
a tight container.
Coffee is not tamped firmly enough. Tamp coffee more firmly.
Coffee is ground too coarsely. Use properly ground coffee or change coffee brand.
Not enough coffee in the filter (H) . See Brewing espresso – p. 15.
Holder loosens during brewing
Coffee is tamped too firmly. Tamp ground coffee less firmly.
Coffee is ground too finely. Change to coarser coffee.
Filter holder (E) does not sit firmly as it has not been tightened firm
enough.
Ensure coffee holder (E) is placed correctly and tightened home in
the brew head.
See
Brewing espresso – p. 15.
There are coffee particles around the filter rim (H) .
Clean the rim of the filter (H) and wipe all coffee from the brew
head.
Brew head is dirty. Wipe the brew head with a damp cloth.
Brew head is damaged. Contact an authorised service center.
Rubber seal of the brew head is damaged or worn out. Contact an authorised service center.
Coffee is too cold
Cups, filters
(H)
or filter head are cold.
Before brewing, pre-heat cups, filters and holder. See Brewing
espresso – str. 15.
When making cappuccino or latte, milk is not heated enough.
Check if milk is properly heated during frothing. Ensure that milk
does not boil. See Frothing milk – p. 15.