Breville Essential Troubleshooting Tips for Your Espresso Maker

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES		WHAT TO DO
Pulsing/pumping	• The machine is carrying
sound while		out the normal operation
extracting espresso		of the 15 bar Italian
or steaming milk.		pump.
	• Water tank is empty.		Fill tank.
	• Water tank is not fully		Push water tank down
		inserted and locked into	completely to lock into place.
		position.
Water leaking.	•	Auto purge feature.	Ensure the drip tray is firmly
		Water is automatically	pushed in place after using the
		released into the	steam and hot water functions.
		drip tray after the
		steam and hot water
		functions to ensure the
		thermocoil is at the
		optimal temperature for
		extracting espresso.
	• Water tank is not fully		Push water tank down
		inserted and locked into	completely to lock into place.
		position.
	•	The silicone seal	Refer to “Using the Allen Key”,
		surrounding the shower	page 26.
		screen needs to be
		replaced to ensure the
		portafiler is properly
		secured into the group
		head.
Machine is On but	•	The safety thermal-cut	Turn the machine Off and
ceases to operate		out may have activated	allow to cool for about 30-60
		due to the pump	minutes.
		overheating.	If problem persists, call Breville
			Consumer Service on:
			1-866-273-8455 (USA)
			1-855-683-3535 (Canada).

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