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Krups XP3440 - Solutions to Possible Problems

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When the temperature light on the on/off button remains on, you can then move
the selection button (D1) to the Espresso position (D1-2).
Leave the mixture to cool (1/4 of the volume).
Switch the appliance off by pressing the on/off button and leaving the selection
button (D1) in the Espresso position (D1-2).
Wait 5 to 10 minutes, then repeat the procedure twice.
Ensure that you do not empty the tank completely (in the case of deactivation, see
paragraph: USING FOR THE FIRST TIME).
Now follow the descaling instructions for the steam function.
B. Descaling the steam system
Place a container under the steam wand (9).
Turn the selection button (D1) to the steam position (D1-4) (without switching off
the preheat function (D1-3).
Switch on the appliance by pressing the on/off button (6).
Leave the mixture to ow through the wand until steam appears.
Turn the selection button to the O position (D1-1) (12).
At this time the appliance will cool automatically, starting two to three pump cycles
intermittently. Hot water and/or steam will ow into the drip tray.
Wait 2 to 4 minutes, then repeat the procedure.
Ensure that you do not empty the tank completely (in the case of deactivation, see
paragraph: USING FOR THE FIRST TIME).
C. Rinsing
IMPORTANT!
After descaling, rinse two or three times with clean water (without coffee),
as described in the paragraph on " USING FOR THE FIRST TIME".
Do not forget to rinse the steam wand. The appliance has been descaled
and is ready to use again.
GUARANTEE
Your appliance is guaranteed, however, any connection or handling error, or use other
that that described in the instructions will render the guarantee void.
This appliance is guaranteed for domestic use only, any other type of use will render
the guarantee void.
No repairs due to a build-up of limescale shall be covered by the guarantee.
For any after-sales problem or for spare parts, please contact your retailer or an
approved service centre.
SOLUTIONS TO POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The grounds are very
damp.
You haven't added enough
ground coffee.
Add more coffee.
The espresso ows
through too slowly.
The ground coffee is too
ne, too greasy or oury.
Choose a slightly more
granular coffee.
The lter holder is dirty. Clean the lter holder
according to the instructions
in paragraph CLEANING
AND SERVICING - B. The
lter holder. Clean also the
lter.
The grid through which the
water passes is clogged.
When the appliance has
cooled, clean the grid with
a damp sponge.
Your appliance has a build-
up of limescale.
Descale your machine
according to the instructions
in the user manual.
The user sees prolonged
water ow from the lter
holder after making an
espresso.
Scale build-up is occurring
on your machine because
of particularly hard water.
Immediately descale
your machine as per the
directions for use.
Presence of coffee grounds
in the cup.
The lter holder is clogged. Clean the lter holder with
hot water.
The coffee is too ne. Use a slightly more
granular coffee.
The hinge on which the
lter holder is mounted is
clogged.
Clean the lter holder
mount and hinge with a
damp sponge.
No crema on the espresso. The coffee is too old. Use freshly ground coffee.
The coffee is not suitable
for espresso.
Use ner ground coffee.
There is too little coffee in
the lter.
Add ground coffee.
The water tank leaks when
carried.
The valve at the bottom
of the tank is dirty or
defective.
Clean the water tank and
open the valve at the bottom
of the tank with a nger.
The valve is blocked by
limescale.
Descale your machine
according to the
instructions in the user
manual.

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