Troubleshooting
Problem: Coffee leaks from the filter holder
Causes: Filter holder not correctly inserted. Filter holder not pushed in far enough. Internal gasket is dirty (clean gasket). Gasket has lost its elasticity (replace gasket).
Coffee grounds not cleaned off of the edge of filter holder.
Problem: Pump makes loud noise.
Causes: No water in water container.
Water container not correctly inserted.
Coffee too old or too dry; pump cannot build up pressure.
Problem: No coffee comes out.
Causes: No water in water container.
Mesh inside the filter ring is clogged. (Remove and clean.) Residue buildup (decalcify espresso maker).
Water container not correctly inserted.
Filter clogged up because coffee mixture is too fine or pressed down too hard.
Too many grounds in filter basket.
Problem: Coffee flows through too quickly.
Causes: Coffee mixture ground too coarsely.
Too little coffee used.
Coffee not pressed down in filter.
Problem: Coffee does not have crema, or creamy froth, on top.
Causes: Coffee too old or too dry; pump cannot build up pressure. Coffee mixture not suitable for espresso.
Too little coffee in the filter or not pressed down. Coffee mixture ground too coarsely.
Problem: Not enough froth when foaming milk.
Causes: Steam nozzle is clogged.
Old milk or previously heated milk is used.
Problem: Espresso coffee too cold.
Causes: Coffee flows through too quickly (see above for causes). Coffee mixture ground too coarsely.
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Coffee not pressed down in filter.
Use preheated demitasse cups.
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