TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

What to Do

No espresso /

Machine is not turned on

Ensure the machine is plugged

Espresso only

or plugged in.

in and the Power On/Off button

drips from the

 

is ‘On’.

portafilter

 

 

Selector Control not in

Turn the Selector Control to the

 

 

‘Espresso’ position

right 'Espresso' position.

 

 

 

 

Water tank is empty or

Fill water tank. Slide it carefully

 

not securely in place

back into position, ensuring it

 

 

aligns flush with the sides of the

 

 

machine.

 

 

 

 

Coffee grind is too fine

Use a slightly coarser grind.

 

 

 

 

Too much coffee in

Lower dose of coffee.

 

the filter

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee tamped too firmly

Use a lighter tamp.

 

 

 

 

The filter is blocked

Use the pin on the end of the

 

 

provided cleaning tool to unblock

 

 

the hole(s). If the hole(s) remain

 

 

blocked, dissolve a cleaning tablet

 

 

in hot water and soak filter and

 

 

portafilter in solution for approx.

 

 

20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

 

 

To purchase cleaning tablets, call

 

 

Breville Consumer Service on:

 

 

1-866-273-8455 (USA)

 

 

1-855-683-3535 (Canada).

 

 

 

 

 

As you become more experienced,

 

 

consider trying Single Wall Filters.

 

 

These allow you to experiment

 

 

with grind, dose and tamp to create

 

 

a more balanced espresso. They

 

 

can be purchased by contacting

 

 

Breville Consumer Service on:

 

 

1-866-273-8455 (USA)

 

 

1-855-683-3535 (Canada).

 

 

 

 

Machine needs to be

Refer to 'Decalcifying', page 23.

 

decalcified

 

 

 

 

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Breville BREVILLE800ESXL manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause What to Do No espresso, Espresso only, Drips from

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