Coffee Machine
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2.
Check there is sufficient water in the
water tank 10 and it is seated properly.
3.
If this is not effective repeat the
“de-scaling” instructions.
C.
Coffee overflowing from the Filter
bayonet connection.
1.
Too much ground coffee may have been
placed into the filter basket, preventing
proper tightening of the bayonet
connection. When the machine has
cooled remove the grounds, refill to the
MAX mark on the inside of the filter and
remake the Espresso.
2.
Coffee grounds residue may have
collected on the top ring of the filter 13
or the bayonet housing 12 . Clean with a
wooden cocktail stick.
3.
If this is not effective repeat the
“de-scaling” instructions.
D.
Coffee is dispensed slowly or not
at all.
1.
Check there is sufficient water in the
water tank 10 and it is seated properly.
2.
Allow the machine to cool, and unplug
from mains. Repeat the instructions
given previously for - Regular cleaning of
filter handle and filter, Steam tube, and
water tank (page 5).
3.
If this is not effective repeat the
“de-scaling” instructions..
E.
Coffee is watery and cold.
1.
The coffee may have been ground too
coarsely - try a finer ground coffee and
tamp down as instructed in ‘Making
coffee - Espresso’ directions.
If any of the problems persist please
return to Stellar at the address given in
the Warranty section
3.
Rotate the control knob 2 to setting 7
to start the pump and let 1/3 of the water
run through the machine. Then rotate
the control knob 2 back to setting 5 to
stop the pump and rest for 10 minutes.
4.
Place a suitable container under the
steam tube 11 , rotate the control knob
2 to setting 3 steam switch, and
rotate the Vari-steam control 9 to max.
Let another 1/3 of the water run through
the machine, Return the control knob
2 to setting 5 and leave to rest for a
further 10 minutes
5.
Rotate the control knob 2 to setting 7
to start the pump and let the remaining
water run through the machine. Then
rotate the control knob 2 back to
setting 4 to switch off the machine.
6.
Rinse out the water tank and fill with
fresh water and repeat the above
procedures. This will thoroughly clean
through the system, ensuring your
espresso maker will last the test of time.
Troubleshooting
A.
The coffee maker does not supply
hot water.
1.
Check there is sufficient water in the
water tank 10 and it is seated properly.
2.
There may be an air-lock in the water
system. Repeat the ‘Before first use’
instructions.
3.
If this is not effective repeat the
“de-scaling” instructions.
B.
No steam.
1.
When the machine is unplugged and
cool, remove and clean the steam tube
11 .
Periodic de-scaling (Continued)
