7
Troubleshooting
Problem
No crema.
No steam
from the
frothing
wand.
Manual Espresso Machine
Cause
Coffee old or too dry.
Coffee not pushed
down firmly enough.
Water pushes through
the coffee too fast.
Coffee too coarse.
Coffee
blend
suited to espresso
coffee.
Tip of frothing wand
(10) is blocked.
/ User Manual
Remedy
Use fresh coffee.
Tamp coffee grounds
more firmly. Use a finer
grind.
Use a conical burr grinder
to obtain a finer and more
consistent grind.
not
Change
espresso.
See chapter 8b, "Cleaning
the
Frothing
If frothing wand (10)
is clear of dried milk
deposits, but no steam
comes out of the frothing
wand, then decalcify
the frothing wand as
described in chapter 8c.
If the appliance is still
blocked, call Customer
Service, see chapter 11.
brand
of
Wand".
33 / EN