TROUBLE SHOOTING |
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Problem | Possible cause |
Handle comes off during | · Coffee tamped too hard. |
brewing. | · Coffee grind is too fine. |
Uneven cup filling. | · Filter holder is blocked. |
Difficult to insert the | · Build up of coffee grinds on the brewing |
filter holder. | head. |
Espresso tastes burnt. | · Type of coffee being used. |
| · Appliance has not been rinsed properly |
| after descaling. |
Pump makes an | · No water in reservoir. |
unusually loud noise. | · Water reservoir not correctly positioned. |
| · Coffee old or too dry, pump does not build |
| up enough pressure. |
Espresso machine does | · Brewing filter may be blocked. |
not operate. | · Machine blocked by scale build up. |
Solution
»· Tamp the coffee grind lighter.
»· Change to a coarser grind of coffee.
»· Clean out the filter thoroughly by holding it under running water and dry or run water through the filter with no coffee.
»· Wipe over brewing head area and filter holder with a
damp cloth.
»· We recommend to use the BODUM® espresso coffees.
»· Run a reservoir full of water through the machine before making another coffee.
»· Fill the water reservoir.
»· Replace the water reservoir firmly into the unit.
»· Use freshly ground espresso coffee.
»· Remove filter holder and clean brewing head.
»· See ‘Descaling the espresso machine’.
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