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Problem
Possible cause
Machine doesn't
Machine is not switched
work.
on or power plug is not
plugged in.
Short circuit / power out
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let is without power.
The espresso machine is
faulty.
Coffee does not or
Water tank is empty.
only slowly run out
The water tank is not
of the portafilter
installed correctly.
Coffee is ground too
finely.
Too much coffee in filter
insert.
Ground coffee is tamped
too strongly.
Filter insert is clogged up.
The machine is set to
steam mode, meaning
the steam mode button
has been pressed (the
steam mode button is
lighting up and the cof
fee extraction button (4)
is not lighting up).
Appliance is calcified.
The espresso machine is
faulty.
Coffee runs
Coffee is ground too
through too
coarsely.
quickly.
Too little coffee in filter
insert.
Ground coffee is not
tamped strong enough.
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Solution
Make sure that the power cord is
connected to the appliance, the power
cord is plugged in, the ON/OFF button
has been pushed and the white button
surrounds light up.
Check the power supply.
Contact Solis service center.
Fill water tank.
Correctly install the water tank.
Ensure appropriate degree of grinding.
Ensure appropriate amount.
Tamp ground coffee less strongly.
Clean the filters.
Push the steam button again and wait
for the yellow temperature lamp to go
out.
Descale appliance.
Contact Solis service center.
Ensure appropriate degree of grinding.
Ensure appropriate amount.
Tamp ground coffee more strongly.
Problem
Possible cause
Coffee is cold.
Cups not prewarmed.
Appliance is not at oper
ating temperature.
Machine is not pre
warmed.
Milk not hot enough
(for Cappuccino or Caffè
Latte).
Water is pooled
The drip tray is filled with
under the espresso
water.
machine.
The espresso machine is
faulty.
The espresso tastes
No rinsing process
of descaling
was performed after
solution or sour.
descaling.
The coffee beans were
stored in a warm, humid
room for extended
periods of time and are
spoiled.
The steam fails to
The steam button has
steam the milk.
not been pressed.
The milk jug is too big
or the jug shape is
unsuitable.
You have used skimmed
milk.
Solution
Prewarm cups with warm water.
Wait for the yellow temperature lamp
to go out
Let water run through the appliance
with the inserted portafilter (with filter
but without ground coffee) for approx.
1 minute before extracting the first
coffee to warm up all appliance parts.
The temperature is right when the bot
tom of the milk jug is too hot to touch.
Empty and clean drip tray.
Contact Solis service center.
Rinse the espresso machine multiple
times as described in "Before first use".
Always use fresh coffee beans and
store the unopened bean packs in a
cool, dry room. After opening, reseal
the pack as airtighly as possible and
best store in the fridge.
The machine is only able to produce
steam after reaching its operating
temperature. The steam function is acti
vated when the steam button lights up
permanently in white while the coffee
extraction button (4) does not light up.
The steam / hot water wand has to be
swivelled out.
Always use a tall, slim container ideally
made from stainless steel.
Use unskimmed or semiskimmed milk.
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