SEVERIN KA 5990, Instructions For Use Manual

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Fill amount per cup
The amount of coffee delivered per cup varies with each
brewing cycle:
∙ The openings in the fi lter sieve are obstructed: clean the
fi lter sieve
or
∙ The fi lter sieve has been fi lled unevenly: see Filling the fi lter
sieve with ground espresso coffee / removing the espresso
grounds
or
∙ The sieve holder is defective: contact Customer Service
Taste
Bitter taste
The ground coffee is too fi ne, or has been pressed down in the
sieve too hard.
Sour taste
The water is too sour or too soft.
The ground coffee is too coarse, or the wrong type of coffee
has been used ( fi lter coffee roast instead of espresso roast).
Other strange taste
The chlorine content in the water is too high.
The beans are too old, or the wrong type of coffee has been
used ( fi lter coffee roast instead of espresso roast).
Crema
Too little crema
The ground coffee is too coarse, or the beans are too old.
The ground coffee has not been pressed down in the sieve
hard enough.
The cup or the system need cleaning.
Crema too dark
The ground coffee is too fi ne, or the beans are too strongly
roasted.
Crema too light
The ground coffee is too coarse, or the ground coffee has not
been pressed down in the sieve hard enough.
Crema does not last
The cup is too cold or too hot.
Disposal
Devices marked with this symbol must be disposed
of separately from your household waste, as they
contain valuable materials which can be recycled.
Proper disposal protects the environment and human
health. Your local authority or retailer can provide information
on the matter.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of
purchase. Under this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes
to repair or replace any parts found to be defective, providing
the product is returned to one of our authorised service centres.
This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in
accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not
been modi fi ed, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised
person, or damaged through misuse.
This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor
breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This
guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal
rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national
legislation governing the purchase of goods. If the product fails
to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing
your name and address and the reason for return. If within the
guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and
proof of purchase.