Krups KP1000 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
The brew cycle stops and the indicator	• The water tank is empty and the
light blinks rapidly during brewing :	brew cycle has been interrupted. Fill the
	water tank. Press “brew”to begin
	a new cycle. When you reach
	the volume required, press “brew” again
	to end the preparation.
	• The circuit is blocked: wait until your
	coffee maker has cooled down
	completely, then open the upper lid (C).
	- Check that the pod holders are not
	blocked. If this is the case, the pod
	holders should be cleaned.
	- Otherwise, descale the unit.
A large amount of steam is given off	• Descale the unit.
during the brewing :
The tank is not emptied during the	• Your coffee maker is heavily scaled,
descaling cycle :	repeat the descaling cycle.
You cannot unlock the lid :	• Do not force the unlock button, wait
	until your coffee machine has cooled
	down completely and then try again. It is
	sometimes necessary to wait 24 hours
	before unlocking the lid.
Drinks prepared are not hot :	• Descale the unit.
Power cut during the preparation :	• Wait until your coffee machine has
	cooled down completely.
	• Throw away the pods, clean the pod
	supports and the spray heads and run 1
	2*9-oz preparation cycle with empty
	coffee pod supports to rinse your
	appliance.
Clog	• If the nozzle of the pod holder is
	clogged clean it with a fine needle.
Leaks during the preparation :	• Check that lid is properly locked in
	the holder.
	• Check that your pods are correctly
	positioned in the holders.
	• Wipe the seals around the spray heads.
Coffee is not evenly distributed	• Could be due to the use of 2 different
between the 2 cups :	types of coffee pods.
	• Descale the unit.
	• Check to see if pod holders are not
	clogged.

If your appliance still does not work, please contact an authorized Krups Service Center (see Limited Warranty).

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