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Machine actions

Causes

Solutions

The coffee is too weak (see note).

This might occur when the machine

Brew a few coffees as described in chap-

is automatically adjusting the dose.

ter “Saeco Adapting System”.

 

 

The ground coffee is too coarse.

Change coffee blend or adjust the grind

 

as explained in the “Adjusting the Ceramic

 

Coffee Grinder” chapter.

Coffee is brewed slowly (see

The ground coffee is too fine.

Change coffee blend or adjust the grind

note).

 

as explained in the “Adjusting the Ceramic

 

 

Coffee Grinder” chapter.

 

 

 

 

Circuits clogged.

Perform a descaling cycle.

 

 

 

 

The brew group is dirty.

Clean the brew group (see the “Weekly

 

 

Cleaning of the Brew Group” chapter).

 

 

 

Coffee leaks out of the

The dispensing spout is clogged or

Clean the dispensing spout and its holes

dispensing spout.

not correctly inserted.

and insert it back correctly.

 

 

 

Note:

these problems can be considered normal if the coffee blend has been changed or if the machine has just been installed. In this case wait until the machine performs a self-adjusting operation as described in the “Saeco Adapting System” chapter.

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Philips HD8964 user manual Ground coffee is too fine

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