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0 Then switch off the appliance and
allow the decalcifying solution to act
for approx. 10 minutes.
Repeat this procedure with an
additional ¼ of the decalcifying
solution.
0 Turn the selector dial (figure 1/G) to
the
position. Allow the remaining
decalcifying solution to flow over the
nozzle and act for another 10 minutes.
0 Then thoroughly clean the water tank.
0 Fill the water tank with fresh water
and allow half to flow over the brew
head and the other half to flow over
the nozzle.
Repeat the procedure if there is a lot of
limescale.
0 After decalcifying the appliance,
replace the brew filter and seal.
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What to do if...
• the espresso temperature is too low:
– Carry out the brewing procedure
without using espresso grounds, but
using the filter and filter holder, in
order to preheat the system.
– Preheat the cups.
– Decalcify the appliance.
• the flow speed decreases noticeably:
– Do not press the espresso grounds
too firmly into the filter.
– Do not grind the espresso grounds
too finely ("medium" fineness).
– Decalcify the appliance.
• the espresso is flowing out of the side
of the filter holder:
– Ensure that the filter holder has
been placed in the retainer correctly.
– Twist the filter holder a little more
firmly into the retainer.
– Clean any espresso grounds away
from the rim of the filter holder.
• no espresso is coming out:
– Ensure that the water tank has been
filled and is correctly in place.
– Ensure that the filter holder has
been placed in the retainer correctly.
– Ensure that the water/steam
selection switch (figure 1/B) is in the
position and the selector dial for
water, steam and hot water
(figure 1/G) has been turned right to
the
position.
– Do not press the espresso grounds
too firmly into the filter.
– Clean the brew filter.
– Decalcify the appliance.
• the crema is no longer being produced
as it should:
– Ensure that there are enough
espresso grounds in the filter.
– Always use fresh espresso grounds.
– Press the espresso grounds lightly.
• too little milk froth is created when
steaming milk:
– Always use cool, fresh and low-fat
milk.
– Clean the steam nozzle.