TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

 

 

 

Pulsing/pumping

The machine is carrying

No action required as this is

sound while

 

out the normal operation

the normal operation of the

extracting espresso

 

of the 15 bar Italian

machine.

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

 

 

Immediately after the

pushed in place and emptied

 

 

espresso, hot water

whenever the Empty Me!

 

 

and steam functions,

indicator is displayed.

 

 

the machine will purge

 

 

 

water into the drip

 

 

 

tray. This ensures the

 

 

 

thermocoil is at the

 

 

 

optimal temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

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 28.

 

 

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 Support.

 

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

 

 

 

 

No steam

Machine has not reached

Allow time for the machine

 

 

operating temperature.

to reach operating

 

 

 

temperature. The STEAM/

 

 

 

HOT WATER light will flash

 

 

 

to indicate the machine is

 

 

 

heating to create steam.

 

 

 

During this time, condensed

 

 

 

water may purge from the

 

 

 

steam wand. This is normal.

 

 

 

When the STEAM/HOT

 

 

 

WATER light stops flashing

 

 

 

the steam wand is ready for

 

 

 

use.

 

 

 

 

Water tank is empty.

Fill tank.

 

 

 

 

Water tank is not fully

Push water tank down

 

 

inserted and locked into

completely to lock into

 

 

position.

place.

 

 

 

 

Machine needs to be

Refer to “Decalcifying”,

 

 

decalcified.

page 26.

 

 

 

 

Steam wand is blocked.

Refer to “Cleaning the

 

 

 

Steam Wand”, page 26.

 

 

 

 

 

STEAM/HOT WATER

Ensure the STEAM/HOT

 

 

dial is not in the STEAM

WATER dial is completely

 

 

position.

rotated to the STEAM

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

Coffee not hot

Cups not pre-heated.

Rinse cups under hot water

enough.

 

 

outlet and place on cup

 

 

 

warming tray.

 

 

 

 

 

Portafilter not pre-heated.

Rinse portafilter under hot

 

 

 

water outlet. Dry thoroughly.

 

 

 

 

Milk not hot enough

Heat milk until base of the

 

 

(if making a cappuccino or

jug becomes hot to touch.

 

 

latté etc).

 

 

 

 

 

Water temperature needs to

Increase the water

 

 

be adjusted.

temperature. Refer

 

 

 

to “Advanced Water

 

 

 

Temperature”, page 17.

 

 

 

 

Machine needs to be

Refer to “Decalcifying”,

 

 

decalcified.

page 26.

 

 

 

 

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