Espresso Troubleshooting, Problem, Solution

ESPRESSO TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM		SOLUTION

• Machine does not work and switch light does	•	Switch to “ON” position
not come on	•	Plug in

• Coffee does not come out	•	Check that the switch is set to “ON “
	• Fill the water tank
	• Grind coffee more coarsely
	• Reduce the quantity of coffee in the filter
	•	If you have used your machine for a few
		months, follow descaling instructions on page 8.

• Coffee comes out too quickly	•	Use finer ground coffee
	• Increase the quantity of coffee in the filter

• Coffee comes out too thick or too slowly	•	Use more coarsely-ground coffee
	• Reduce the quantity of coffee in the filter

• Coffee comes out from the filter-holder edge	•	Insert the filter-holder correctly and pull to the
		right
	• Clean the edge of the filter-holder

• Coffee in the cup is cold	•	Rinse filters, filter-holder and cups (or carafe)
		in hot water before making espresso coffee

• No steam is produced	•	Check that the switch is in the “ON” position
	•	Check that the steam knob has been turned
		correctly
	• No water in the reservoir tank

• The milk does not foam	•	The perforations in the cappuccino nozzle are
		obstructed. Use a needle to clean the perforations
		(fig. 17).
	•	Use fresh milk (not boiled)
	• Check that steam comes out of the tube

• The cap will not unscrew	•	Check to make sure there is no pressure in
		the boiler by turning the flow regulator all
		the way in an anti-clockwise direction (pos.
		LIGHT).