TROUBLESHOOTING
10
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
1. Filter coffee does not flow.
• Remember to fill Reservoir or Boiler with
water before machine is switched On.
• Check if Switch is On.
• Use a coarser grind of coffee.
• Reduce the amount of coffee in the Espresso
Filter. Do not compact coffee in the Filter.
2. Filter coffee is too weak or
flows too quickly.
• Use a finer grind of coffee.
• Increase the amount of coffee in the Filter
3. Filter coffee flows too slowly
or is too strong.
• Use coarser grind.
• Reduce the amount of coffee in the Filter.
• Follow the Descaling instructions in this
booklet.
4. Espresso coffee flows from
the edge of the Filter Holder.
• NOTE: Allow machine to cool completely.
• Wipe excess grinds from the Filter Holder.
• Make sure the Filter Holder is installed
securely in the 'Lock' position.
5. No steam from the Steam
Tube or steam stops before
frothing is complete.
• NOTE: Allow machine to cool completely.
• Remember to fill the Boiler.
• Check if the switch is On.
• Make sure that the Espresso/Steam Control
Knob is in the Steam position (steam cloud
symbol).
• Close the Steam Control Knob, remove and
wash the Steam Nozzle. Unblock the Steam
Tube and using a straight pin. Then try
again.
6. Steam escapes from the
Boiler Cap area.
• This is the normal functioning of the
pressure regulating device.
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