• To do this, dismantle the nozzle as instructed
in the paragraph «Maintenance» and soak
the scaled parts for 5 minutes in 1/3 of the
mixture obtained during the first run-
through. Rinse the various parts thoroughly
before replacing them.
Problems, likely causes and
corrective actions
Problems
Espresso not
The accessories
hot enough.
are cold
(cups, filter
and filter holder).
The appliance is
not hot enough.
Leaking coffee
The filter holder
around the filter
is not fitted
holder
correctly.
There is residual
coffee on the edge
of the filter.
The seal of the
percolation head
is dirty.
The seal of the
percolation head is
defective.
Very loud noise
No water in the
pump.
coming from the
tank.
Tank incorrectly
fitted.
Ground coffee too
old or dry.
Water does not
No water in the
flow properly.
tank.
Tank badly
fitted.
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Probable
Corrective
causes
actions
Pre-heat the
accessories
See the paragraph
«Preparing an
espresso».
Wait for the
indicator light
(c) to come on.
See paragraph
«Preparing an
espresso».
Clean around
the filter and the
seal.
Clean the seal
with a damp
cloth.
Contact an
approved KRUPS
service center.
Fill the tank.
Press firmly on
the tank
Use freshly
ground coffee.
Fill the
tank.
Press firmly on
the tank.
Water does not
The filter is
flow properly.
blocked-the
ground coffee is
too fine or
compacted
too tightly.
Grid of the
percolation head
is clogged.
Appliance scaled.
Water passes
Ground coffee too
too quickly.
coarse.
Insufficient quan-
ty of ground
coffee.
Ground coffee not
compacted.
The espresso has
Ground coffee
no head (crema
too coarse.
on the coffee)
Ground coffee not
compacted
enough.
Ground coffee old
or too dry.
Insufficient
Steam /cappuccino
foam on milk.
nozzle blocked
Milk too old.
Milk is lukewarm.
Residual water
Ground coffee not
in the ground
sufficiently compac- ground coffee.
coffee.
ted.
Insufficient
quantity
of ground coffee.
There is water
The drip tray
around the
is overflowing
appliance.
Clean the filter
and the grid of
the percolation
head. See the
paragraph
«Maintenance »
and try using a
coarser ground
coffee.
Put the grid to
soak in the
descaling
solution. See the
paragraph
«Descaling».
See the Paragraph
«Descaling».
Try a finer
ground coffee.
Use the spoon
supplied to
measure out the
coffee.
Compact the
ground coffee
more.
Try using a finer
ground coffee.
Compact the
ground coffee
more.
Use a fresh
ground coffee.
See paragraph
«Maintenance».
Use fresh milk
Cool milk in
the refrigerator.
Compact the
Increase the
quantity of
ground coffee.
Empty it regularly