086080AL AN FR IT ES POR NE SU
18/09/02
Problem
Possible causes
Used coffee grounds in cup.
The filter-holder is clogged.
The coffee is too finely ground.
Espresso is not frothy.
The coffee is too old.
The coffee is not suitable for the
espresso.
Too little coffee in the filter-holder.
The valve at the bottom of the
Water tank leaks when carried.
tank is dirty or faulty.
Water is sprayed in the
You removed the detachable tank
before turning the control selector
detachable removable tank
housing.
to its OFF position (0).
Water flows out under the
Internal leak.
machine.
Cracking sounds are heard in the
The steam nozzle is blocked.
filter-holder.
The pump is unusually loud.
No water in the tank.
Cups are filled unequally.
The filter-holder is clogged.
Espresso is leaking from the
The filter-holder is not in the
sides of the filter-holder.
correct position.
The rim of the filter-holder is
clogged with coffee grounds.
After descalling, rinsing has not
Espresso has a bad taste
(vinegar).
been carried out correctly.
Machine is not working.
The machine has heated
abnormally releasing the safety
device.
The pump has failed through lack
of water.
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Solutions
Clean the filter-holder with hot
water. Activate the "EJECT"
button to remove any coffee
residue.
Shake to rid of water. Also see
paragraph 7. B.
Use a slightly coarser grind.
Use freshly ground coffee.
Use a more finely ground coffee.
Add more coffee.
Wash the water tank and activate
the valve at the bottom of the
tank with your finger.
Before removing the detachable
tank, please turn selector C1 to
position "0".
Do not use the machine . Contact
an approved service centre.
Normal:filter holder
Descale the nozzle according to
safety blocking.
Stop the unit ("0" position) fill the
tank and re-start.
Refer to paragraph 7. for filter-
holder care.
Place the holder in position and
lock it (turn from left to right until
it stops) (fig. 4).
R e m ove the excess coffee (fig. 1 0 ) .
Rinse out the appliance according
to the instructions. Make sure you
use spirit vinegar and not wine
vinegar.
Wait for 30 minutes : the machine
will then be ready to function. If
after 30 minutes it still does not
work, contact an approved
service centre.
Fill the water tank and prime the
pump (see paragraph 4. "Using
for the first time"). Avoid emptying