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Troubleshooting
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Fault Cause and troubleshooting
Coffee tastes burnt. Grinding level is set too fine.
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Set a coarser grinding level.
→
"Adjusting the grinding level", Page 16
Type of coffee is not optimal.
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Change the coffee variety.
Coffee temperature setting is too high.
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Set the coffee temperature lower.
Coffee grounds are
not compact and are
too wet. The grinding level is not set optimally.
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Adjust the grinder to a coarser or finer setting.
→
"Adjusting the grinding level", Page 16
Beans are too oily.
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Use a different type of bean.
Display shows "Please
insert brewing unit.". Cover is wrongly inserted.
1.
Check whether the brewing unit is inserted correctly
and is securely locked.
2.
Push the red lever up to the left.
3.
Insert the brewing unit cover.
Display shows "Please
fill water tank." despite
the fact that the water
tank is full. Water tank is wrongly inserted.
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Insert the water tank correctly.
Carbonated water is in the water tank.
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Fill the water tank with fresh tap water.
Float is stuck in the water tank.
1.
Remove the water tank.
2.
Clean the water tank thoroughly.
New water filter was not rinsed as per instructions.
1.
Rinse the water filter according to the instructions.
2.
Place the water filter into operation.
Air is in the water filter.
1.
Immerse the water filter in water with the opening
facing upwards until no more air bubbles escape.
2.
Reinsert the filter.
Water filter is old.
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Insert a new water filter.
Limescale deposits in the water tank are blocking the
system.
1.
Clean the water tank thoroughly.
2.
Start the descaling programme.
Display shows "Please
clean brewing unit.". Brewing unit is soiled.
▶
Clean the brewing unit.