3.Dissolve a packet of Krups descaling solution in 10 oz / 300 ml of lukewarm water and pour into the boiler container. Put one receptacle under the brewing head and another under the steam nozzle.

(Note : Do not use the filter holder during decalcification.)

4.Open the steam valve and turn on the appliance. Allow the descaling solution to run out of the espresso outlet and the steam nozzle.

5.After each brewing cycle, switch off the appliance and allow the appliance to cool down.

6.Repeat this operation once again.

Following this, allow 2 boiler container of clear water to run through the system. Switch off the appliance. Allow the appliance to cool down. Insert the brewing sieve into the brewing head again and push the plastic housing of the cappuccino nozzle onto the steam nozzle.

Troubleshooting

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

Problem :

1.Espresso leaking from filter holder.

Cause :

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.

Problem :

2.Espresso does not come out.

Cause :

No water in boiler container.

No coffee in filter holder.

Filter clogged because coffee ground is too fine and or pressed down too hard

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Problem :

3.Steam does not come out of steam nozzle.

Cause :

No water or not enough water in the boiler chamber.

Steam nozzle is clogged (see «Cleaning the cappuccino nozzle » section).

Problem :

4.Not enough froth when frothing the milk.

Cause :

Steam nozzle touches the bottom of the pitcher.

Steam nozzle is clogged : tiny holes on top of plastic housing of the cappuccino nozzle are clogged (see «cleaning the cappuccino nozzle»)

Milk is not fat enough or too warm (more than 8°C).

For best results .....

....Always use fresh, cold water (warm water

might be stale and have mineral deposits which would impair the flavor of the coffee)

... We recommend that you grind your own beans. Freshly ground beans deliver more aroma and flavor. Use one KRUPS measuring scoop of beans per cup.

....Serve coffee immediately after brewing.

....Never reheat coffee.

Accessory

Optional accessory, sold separatly : Duo Filter ref F15A04.

Anti chlorine and anti-scale filter optimizes coffee taste and reduces the frequency of descaling and maintenance.

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XP 1500 specifications

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