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. Place a container under the percolation
head, set the function selector (d) to «
»
and allow the contents of the tank to run
through.
. Refill a new tank.
. Place a container under the steam nozzle,
set the function selector (d) to « » and
allow the content of the tank to run
through.
• Then, reset the function selector (d) to O
and the on/off switch (e) to «0».
• Replace the grid on the percolation head (h)
by screwing it back on firmly using a coin
(see «Maintenance»).
• Replace the filter cartridge (see «Before first
use»).
Notes :
In the case of serious scaling, soak the grid of
the percolation head for 5 minutes in 1/3 of
the mixture obtained during the first run-
through.
If necessary, this operation can also be
performed with the steam nozzle :
• 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 Probable Corrective
causes actions
Espresso not The accessories Pre-heat the
hot enough. are cold accessories
(cups and filter See the para-
holder). graph «Preparing an
espresso».
The appliance is not Wait for the
hot enough. indicator light
(f) to come on.
Coffee leaks The filter holder See paragraph
around the filter is not fitted «Before first use ».
holder correctly.
There is still some Clean around
coffee on the edge the filter and the
of the filter. seal.
Coffee leaks The seal of the Clean the seal
around the filter percolation head with a damp cloth.
holder is dirty.
The seal of the Contact an
percolation head is approved KRUPS
defective. Service center.
Very loud noise No water in the Fill the tank.
from the pump. tank.
Water tank badly Press firmly on
fitted. the tank
Ground coffee too Use freshly
old or very dry. ground coffee.
Water does not No water in the Fill the tank.
run through. tank.
Tank badly Press firmly on
fitted. the tank.
The filter is Clean the filter
blocked, the ground holder and the
coffee is too fine grid of the
or too compacted. percolation head.
See the paragraph
«Maintenance »
and try using a
coarser or less
compacted coffee.
Grid of the Put the grid to soak
percolation head in the descaling
encrusted. solution. See the
paragraph
«Descaling».
Appliance scaled. See the
paragraph
«Descaling».
Water passes too Ground coffee too Try a finer
quickly. coarse. ground coffee.
Insufficient quantity Use the spoon
of ground coffee. supplied to
measure out the
coffee.
Ground coffee not Compact the
compacted. ground coffee more.
The espresso Ground coffee too Try using a finer
has no crema coarse. ground coffee.
(foam on the
espresso).
Ground coffee not Compact the
compacted enough. ground coffee more.
Ground coffee old Use a fresh ground
or too dry. coffee.