Frequently asked questions

Unsatisfactory result

Fault

Possible cause and solution

 

 

The consistency of

The milk temperature is too high. Good milk froth can only

the milk froth is

be prepared with cold milk (under 55°F/13 °C).

unsatisfactory.

^ Check the milk temperature in the milk container.

 

 

 

The milk pipework or the air intake hose is clogged.

 

^ Follow the instructions in chapter "Cleaning clogged milk

 

pipework".

 

 

The grinding of the

The coffee bean container has run empty during the

coffee beans

grinding process.

sounds louder

^ Fill the coffee bean container with fresh beans.

than usual.

 

There might be pebbles mixed in with the coffee beans.

 

 

^ Turn the coffee machine off immediately. Contact

 

Technical Service.

 

 

Espresso or coffee

The grind level is too coarse.

flows into the cup

^ Set the grinder control to a finer setting (see "Adjusting the

too quickly.

grinder setting").

 

 

Espresso or coffee

The grind level is too fine.

flows into the cup

^ Set the grinder control to a coarser setting (see "Adjusting

too slowly.

the grinder setting").

 

 

The coffee or

The cup has not been pre-heated.

espresso is not hot

 

The brewing temperature is set too low.

enough.

 

^ Set a higher brew temperature (see "Brewing

 

temperature").

 

 

 

The brew unit filters are blocked.

 

^ Remove the brew unit and clean it by hand (see "Brew

 

unit" ).

 

^ Degrease the brew unit (see "Brew unit").

 

 

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