Pg 46
Pg 47
PREPARING YOUR ROCKET FOR
TRANSPORTATION AND/OR SERVICING
1. While your machine is on, remove the water reservoir and empty
it of water.
2. Turn off the machine.
3. Place a one litre metal jug under the hot water spout and turn on
hot water tap until it is emptied of contents. This will be when one
litre of water is released.
4. If your machine is not working you will not be able to empty the
boiler, but should still empty the water reservoir and return to the
machine.
5. It is best to transport your machine in the original box. If not, you
can make one that is as good.
6. Source a thick cardboard box that is all around 5cm larger than
your machine.
7. Cut a flat piece of polystyrene (at least 5cm thick) to fit bottom of
the box.
8. Place machine on polystyrene and wiggle machine to make
imprints where the feet sit.
9. Remove and cut holes for the feet so that the machine sits flat on
the bottom of the box.
10. Use more polystyrene to line the rest of the box.
11. If transporting for servicing, ensure your full contact details are
included inside the box.
12. Your Rocket Espresso machine weighs in excess of 47KG and
can be easily damaged when shipped in a cardboard box. Every
precaution should be taken to ensure its safety.
TROUBLESHOOTING
ESPRESSO TASTES SOUR
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Extraction may be too fast. Check the grind is not too coarse.
Correct the dose and make it finer.
ESPRESSO IS WATERY AND THIN
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Extraction may be too fast. If it is, the crema will be pale. Check the
grind is not too coarse. Correct the dose.
ESPRESSO IS BUBBLY
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Water from the machine may be too hot. Let some water run from
the group head. Try another extraction.
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Coffee may be too fresh.
LOW OR NO PRESSURE FROM STEAM WAND
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May be due to overuse of the group head or hot water tap. Give the
machine time to recover pressure.
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The steam wand may be clogged with dry milk. Remove the nozzle ,
soak it and unclog the jets with a paper clip.
MILK IS THIN AND BUBBLY
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Ensure the milk is being stretched gradually. If air is introduced too
quickly, large bubbles will form.
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Ensure the steam is releasing its full pressure and that all the jets
are not blocked.
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May be due to using reheated milk. Try again with fresh milk.
GREEN LIGHT IS FLASHING
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Indicates the water level is low.
RESERVOIR REMOVAL FOR CLEANING
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Remove the reservoir cover and lift the reservoir up with a gentle
but firm pull by the two black handles.
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When you are returning the reservoir, ensure you press down so
that the tank plug at the bottom is fully engaged.
