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Troubleshooting
A) The espresso temperature is too
low:
• Carry out the brewing procedure
without using espresso grounds,
but using the filter and filter holder,
in order to preheat the system.
• Preheat the cups.
• Decalcify the appliance.
B) The flow speed decreases notice-
ably:
• Do not press the espresso grounds
too firmly into the filter.
• Do not grind the espresso grounds
too finely (“medium” fineness).
• Decalcify the appliance.
C) The espresso is flowing out of the
side of the filter holder:
• Ensure that the filter holder has
been placed correctly.
• Twist the filter holder a little more
firmly into the retainer.
• Clean any espresso grounds away
from the rim of the filter holder.
D) No espresso is coming out:
• Ensure that the water tank has been
filled and is correctly in place.
• Ensure that the filter holder has
been placed correctly.
• Ensure that the selector dial has
been turned right to the position.
• Do not press the espresso grounds
too firmly into the filter.
• Clean the brew filter.
• Decalcify the appliance.
E) The crema is no longer being pro-
duced as it should:
• Ensure that there are enough es
-
presso grounds in the filter.
• Press the espresso grounds lightly.
• Clean the filter.
F) Too little milk froth is created
when steaming milk:
• Always use cool, fresh, low-fat milk.
• Clean the steam nozzle.
G) The flow increases:
• The espresso grounds have been
ground too rough.
• Ensure that there are enough es
-
presso grounds in the filter.
H) The coffee machine switches it-
self off while operating:
• The appliance pump is equipped
with a temperature fuse that
protects it from overheating. The
temperature fuse interrupts the
machine’s operation, if the machine
is operated for too long or if the
pump is run without water.
• Turn the selector dial to off pos
-
tion and remove the plug from the
mains socket.
• Leave the machine to cool for at
least 20 minutes. Fill up with water.
• Plug the appliance into the mains
again and switch it on. If the ap-
pliance still does not work, please
contact our Customer Care Depart-
ment.
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