ELLISSE
MOD.
7 - TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Lack of steam distribu-
tion from the pipe
Leakage from the filter
holder
Difficult positioning of
the filter holder on the
coupling ring
Incorrect
positioning
of the filter holder af-
ter placing it on to the
group
The coffee dispenses
insufficiently
The
coffeedispenses
tooabundantly
Diagnostics/solution
The steam pipe nozzle is obstructed, clear
it by using a pin.
This problem depends on the introduction
of the spout into the milk.
Possible causes:
1-The lower bowl gasket is worn or en-
crusted.
2-The filter holder is positioned incorrectly
on the group.
3-The filter into the filter holder is dama-
ged.
The filter holder can not be positioned.
The filter holder handle, after fixing it to
the group, is turned to the right more than
usual. The lower bowl gasket is worn.
The coffee dispenses drop by drop, the
dispensing time is too long, the quality
of the coffee is not good and presents a
dark cream.
Possible causes:
1-The coffee grind is too fine.
2-The coffee into the filter holder is too
pressed.
3-The dose into the filter holder is exces-
sive.
4-The small douche of the group is ob-
structed.
5-The filter into the filter holder is ob-
structed.
6-The pump pressure is low (<9bar), or
the pump is not working.
The coffee dispenses too quickly and the
cream is clearer than usual.
Possible causes:
1-The grind of the coffee is too coarse.
2-The coffee into the filter holder is not
pressedenough.
3-The coffee dose into the filter holder is
insufficient.
4-The pressure of the pump is too high
(>10bar).
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Suggestions
Clean the steam spout after
using it.
In all above-mentioned ca-
ses, call a skilled technician.
The problem depends on the
excessive coffee dose inside
the filter holder.
Contact a skilled technician
to replace the lower bowl
gasket.
In cases 1-2-3, it isnecessary
to adjust the grinder cor-
rectly.
In cases 4-6, it is necessary
to call a technician.
In case 5, clean the filter or
replace it.
In cases 1-2-3, it is neces-
sary to adjust the grinder
correctly. In case 4, it is ne-
cessary to call a technician.