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Troubleshooting
Espresso will not flow out.
• Is the water reservoir empty?
• Is the 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.
• Holes in filter holder may be clogged. Clear with a toothpick or straightened paper clip.
Machine is noisy when operating.
• Is the water reservoir empty?
• Is the 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).
• 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.
• Too much ground espresso was used.
• Grounds were too fine.
• Brew longer before turning control knob back to STANDBY.
• Use the Melitta 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.
• Trying to froth too much milk; reduce amount of milk in cup.
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