Trouble Shooting guide (continued)
Espresso does not have any | Not enough coffee in filter. | See "Guide to the perfect espresso" |
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Handle comes off during group. | Coffee tamped too hard. | Tamp the coffee grounds lighter. |
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| Coffee grind is too fine. | Change to a coarser grind of coffee. |
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| Filter handle is not attached correctly, | Ensure the handle is firmly positioned |
| or has not been tightened sufficiently. | onto the group head. |
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| Top edge of filter is not free of coffee | Clean around the edge of the filter and |
| granules. | wipe the group head clean of coffee. |
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| The group head is dirty. | Wipe group head with a damp cloth. |
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| The group head is defective. | Contact a Sunbeam Service Centre. |
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| Group head rubber seal is warn or | Contact a Sunbeam Service Centre. |
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Coffee is too cold. | Cups, filter and filter hand are cold. | |
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| If making a cappuccino or latte | Ensure that milk is heated properly |
| the milk may not be heated enough. | during texturing, but be sure not to boil |
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| the milk. See "Guide to milk texturing" |
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No steam from the steam nozzle. | Steam nozzle is blocked. | See "Care & Cleaning" pg 20. |
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Not enough froth when frothing | Milk is not fresh. | Ensure the milk is fresh. |
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| Milk temperature is too warm. | Ensure that the milk is well refrigerated |
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| Jug. | For best texturing results use a stainless |
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| run the jug under cold water before use. |
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| Steam nozzle is blocked. | See "Care & Cleaning" pg 20. |
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| Milk has been boiled. | Start again with fresh, chilled milk. |
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Uneven cup filling. | Uneven tamping or obsruction in the | Ensure coffee is tamped evenly |
| pouring spouts. | and check that there is nothing |
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