Problems, Probable Causes And Corrective Actions - Krups XP5220 Manuel

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9. PROBLEMS, PROBABLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Problems
The espresso is not
hot enough.
The filter holder is
locked.
The grounds are not
dry after water has
run through.
The coffee flows too
slowly.
The water does not
run through.
Water leaks from the
filter holder after an
espresso has been
made.
Coffee grounds in
the cup.
The water tank leaks
when it is carried.
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Possible causes
The cups and the filter
holder are cold.
You forgot to unlock the
filter.
You have not tightened the
filter holder properly.
You have tightened the filter
holder too much.
The ground coffee is too
fine, too oily or floury.
The filter holder is dirty.
The water drip-through grid
is clogged.
No water in the tank.
The tank is not properly in
place.
The filter is clogged. The
ground coffee is too fine.
Your machine needs to be
descaled.
The dial has not been
returned to the "stop"
position.
Your machine needs to be
descaled.
The filter holder is clogged.
The espresso grind is too
fine.
The valve at the bottom of
the tank is dirty or defective.
The valve is blocked by lime
scale.
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Solutions
Preheat the accessories: cups and filter holder (see
paragraph 5).
Press "OPEN" while turning the filter holder to the
left.
Tighten the filter holder by turning it to the right as
far as it will go.
Loosen it slightly.
Choose a larger grind of coffee. The perfect
espresso grind will feel like fine grains that do not
clump when pressed together.
Clean your filter holder (see paragraph 8).
When the machine has cooled, clean the brewing
head with a clean damp cloth (fig.21).
Fill the tank.
Replace the tank in the correct position.
Clean the filter holder (see Section 7) and try a
larger grind of coffee. The perfect espresso grind
will feel like fine grains that do not clump when
pressed together.
Descale the machine (see Section 8).
Turn off your machine by moving the dial back to
the "stop" position" (fig.9).
Descale the machine (see Section 8).
Clean the filter holder with hot water. Press
"EJECT" to eliminate the remnants of the grounds.
Shake to drain the water.
Choose a larger grind of coffee. The perfect
espresso grind will feel like fine grains that do not
clump when pressed together.
Wash the water tank and push on the valve at the
bottom of the tank to make sure it is not stuck.
Descale the machine (see Section 8).
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