Use and Care Manual

15.
Espresso only brews out in
drops.
No crema.
Acid (vinegar) taste in
espresso coffee.
Espresso not hot enough.
Coffee grounds are too fine
or packed down too firmly.
Coffee/Steam switch is not
in the correct position.
Machine is blocked by
calcium deposits.
Coffee is old or too dry.
Coffee is not tamped firmly
enough. Water pushes
through the coffee too fast.
Coffee too coarse.
Coffee blend not suited to
espresso coffee.
Did not fully rinse the
system after decalcifying.
The coffee is not fresh or of
high quality.
Pre-warm cups and system.
Do not tamp coffee grounds
so firmly. Use a coarser
grind of coffee.
Ensure the Coffee/Steam
switch is in the left, cup " "
position.
Decalcify the appliance. See
chapter 11.
Use fresh coffee that is
ground right before brewing.
Tamp coffee grounds more
firmly. Use a finer grind.
Use a finer grind.
Change brand/roast of coffee.
We recommend a medium to
dark roast of high quality
Arabica beans such as the
Capresso brand of Grand
Aroma Beans.
See chapter 11 for detailed
instructions on rinsing the
system after decalcifying.
Grind fresh whole bean
coffee right before brewing.
After opening store whole
beans in a dark, air-tight
container to maintain its
freshness. Use beans within
1 week.
Pre-warm cups with hot
water or on the cup warming
tray. Purge brew head and
portafilter immediately before
brewing. Dry portafilter and
sieve before filling with
grinds. See chapter 4.
Symptom Cause Corrections