User Manual

14
Troubleshooting
Espresso will not flow out.
• Is the Removable Water Reservoir empty?
• Is the Removable Water Reservoir properly fitted into position?
• Make sure that the coffee grounds are not overpacked in the Filter.
• Is filter holder properly fitted into the Espresso Maker?
• Clean the Filter, Filter Holder, and Brew Head.
Machine is noisy when operating.
• Is the Removable Water Reservoir empty?
• Is the Removable Water Reservoir properly fitted into position?
• Is the Filter Holder properly fitted into position?
Espresso is too weak.
• Always use fresh espresso ground coffee and tamp the ground
coffee down firmly.
• The longer the brew time, the weaker the espresso (1 serving =
1 to 1-1/2 ounces [28 to 42 g]).
• Be sure there is sufficient ground coffee in the Filter.
• Coffee grounds are too coarse.
• Try a different brand or roast of coffee.
Espresso is too strong or bitter
• Ensure Steam Control Dial is OFF. If the Steam Control Dial was left
on, the water may have been too hot. Rotate Steam Control Dial
counterclockwise to release steam into a frothing cup or pitcher and
allow appliance to cool. Then repeat steps in “How to Use.”
• Too much espresso ground was used.
• Grounds were too fine.
• Brew longer before pressing ON/OFF Button to OFF.
• Try different a different brand or roast of coffee.
• Use the Hamilton Beach Custom Grind™ Coffee Grinder.
Difficult to froth milk.
• Always use fresh, cold milk (skim milk is recommended).
• Use a cold, stainless steel cup and move the cup slightly up and
down while frothing.
• Clean the Frothing Nozzle.
• Make sure that the Temperature Selection Button is depressed and
that the temperature/ready light is on.
• Trying to froth too much milk; reduce amount of milk in cup.
Steam runs out too quickly.
• Reprime the pump. See “Before First Use.”