The cappuccino system is not drawing up
any milk.
The cappuccino system produces little to
no foam.
The coffee flows too slowly or does not flow
at all.
The espresso or coffee is not hot enough.
The coffee is too light or not full-flavoured
enough.
The coffee is too acidic
The coffee is too bitter
The coffee has little aroma
The coffee has no body
The coffee is not very creamy.
The cappuccino foam is too liquid
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Check that the system is properly assembled.
Check that the setting knob is on the CAPPUCCINO position.
Check that the steam outlet is not blocked.
Check that the flexible tube is not obstructed or pierced and that it
is properly fitted into the cassette so as to avoid any air intake.
Check that the milk suction tube is properly immersed in the milk.
Rinse and clean the system (see corresponding chapter).
For milk-based preparations: we recommend using recently
opened fresh, pasteurised or UHT milk. It is also recommended to
use a cold container.
Turn the grind fineness button to the right to obtain a coarser
grind (may depend on the type of coffee bean used).
Perform one or several rinse cycles.
Run a damp sponge under the coffee outlet.
Change the coffee temperature setting .
Heat the cups by rinsing them under hot water.
Check that the coffee bean reservoir contains coffee and that it
is flowing properly.
Avoid using oily, caramelised or flavoured coffee.
Reduce the volume of coffee using the + and - buttons.
Turn the grind fineness knob to the left to obtain a finer grind.
Make your preparation in two cycles by using the 2-cup function.
The infusion temperature is too low
The water is too acidic
The infusion temperature is too high
The level of grinding is too fine
The water is too hard
The infusion temperature is too low
The ground coffee is too old
The grind is too coarse
The water is too soft/alkaline
The infusion temperature is too low
The ground coffee is too old
The grind is too coarse
The water is too soft/alkaline
Turn the grind fineness knob to the left for a finer grind (may
depend on the type of coffee used).
Change the Aqua Filter System cartridge (follow the installation
procedure on page 3).
Perform one or several rinse cycles.
Use fresh (3/5C°), UHT or whole milk.
Check that the milk pot and the tube are not obstructed