Problems And Causes In Making, Espresso Or Cappuccino

PROBLEMS AND CAUSES IN MAKING

(Always check if the appliance is plugged in and is in the proper on position.)

Problem	Causes
1. Espresso leaking from filter holder	• Filter holder not properly inserted
	• Filter holder not pushed in far enough
	• Internal gasket is dirty and needs to
	be cleaned
	• Gasket without elasticity, replace it
	with a new one
	• Coffee powder not cleaned off the
	edge of the filter holder
2. Espresso does not come out	• No water in boiler container
	• No coffee in filter holder
	• Filter clogged because coffee is
	ground too fine and or pressed down
	to hard
3. Steam does not come out of	• No water or not enough water in the
steam nozzle	boiler chamber
	• Steam nozzle is clogged (see
	CLEANING section)
4. Not enough froth when frothing	• Steam nozzle is clogged (see
the milk	CLEANING)
	• Not enough water left in the boiler to
	steam 45-60 seconds
	• Milk was not cold enough
	• Did not use a stainless steel frothing
	pitcher
	• Milk was not fresh