Problems, possible causes and remedies

Problems

Cause

Remedies

Espresso or coffee is not

■ The cups are too cold

Pre-warm the cups with

hot enough

 

hot water

 

 

 

Only a small amount of

■ Too little coffee-meal has

■ Use the correct quantity

espresso or coffee runs out

been used

of coffee-meal

 

■ The coffee-bean

■ Add further coffee-beans

 

container is empty

 

 

 

 

Too little froth produced

■ Unsuitable milk, either

■ Use different milk

when frothing up

too old, wrong fat

 

 

content or too warm

 

 

■ Steam nozzle is blocked

■ Clean the steam nozzle

 

■ Air suction hole in the

■ Clean the frothing aid

 

frothing aid is blocked

 

 

 

 

The mill makes a very loud

■ Some foreign body in the

■ Let the KRUPS service

noise

grinder

unit examine the

 

 

appliance

 

 

■ Continue using the

 

 

appliance, but only with

 

 

pre-ground coffee

 

 

 

Drawer with attachment

■ Electricity supply failure

■ Insert mains plug and

and spent coffee holder

or the mains plug not

insert only the drawer

cannot be re-inserted

inserted

and attachment.

 

 

Then switch on the

 

 

appliance and insert the

 

 

spent coffee holder.

 

 

 

The cleaning programme

■ Steam has just been

■ Fill the heating system

refuses to start

produced

 

 

 

 

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Krups 889 manuel dutilisation Problems, possible causes and remedies

889 specifications

The Krups 889 is a sophisticated espresso machine that stands out for its innovative features and high-quality performance. Designed for coffee enthusiasts, this model combines advanced technology with user-friendly operation, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned baristas.

One of the primary features of the Krups 889 is its integrated grinder, which allows users to enjoy freshly ground coffee beans for each espresso shot. The conical burr grinder is designed to deliver a consistent grind size, essential for extracting rich flavors and aromas from the coffee grounds. With adjustable settings, users can customize the grind to suit their taste preferences.

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