DeLonghi 5500 - Troubleshooting

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The coffee runs out too
quickly.
• The coffee is ground too
coarsely.
• Turn the grinding adjust-
ment knob one click anti-
clockwise towards the 1
while the coffee mill is in
operation (fig. 7). Avoid tur-
ning the grinding coarse-
ness regulator excessively
otherwise when you select
2 cups, the coffee may run
out in drips.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
TROUBLESHOOTING
Below is a list of some of the possible malfunctions.
If the problem cannot be resolved as described, contact a Customer Service Center.
The coffee is not hot • The cups have not been
preheated.
• The infuser has cooled
down because 2 to 3 minu-
tes have elapsed since the
last coffee was made.
• Heat the cups by rinsing
them in hot water or leaving
them to rest for at least 20
minutes on the cup warmer
tray.
• Before making coffee, heat
the infuser by pressing the
button (fig. 29).
The coffee is not creamy
enough
• The coffee is ground too
coarsely.
• Coffee type is not suitable.
• Turn the grinding adjustment
knob one click anticlockwise
towards the 1 while the cof-
fee mill is in operation (fig.
7).
• Use a type of coffee for
espresso coffee makers.
The coffee runs out too slowly
or in drips.
• The coffee is ground too
finely.
• Turn the grinding adjust-
ment knob one click clock-
wise towards the 7 while
the coffee mill is in opera-
tion (fig. 7). Continue one
click at a time until coffee
run-off is satisfactory.