Frequently Asked Questions
Problem Possible cause and solution
F73 or
Check the brew unit
The brew unit cannot be positioned correctly in the
start position or is soiled. It is not possible to press
the ground coffee.
Check whether you can remove the brew unit.
If you can remove the brew unit, rinse it under
running water.
Push the coffee ejector of the brew unit into the
correct start position (see image).
Replace the water container in the coffee machine
and close the door. Do not insert the brew unit.
Switch the coffee machine on.
This will initialize the brew unit drive and put it back
into the start position.
When Insert the brew unit appears in the display, put
the brew unit back in the coffee machine.
If you cannot remove the brew unit, switch the
coffee machine off. Wait for
approximately2minutes before switching the
machine back on again.
A manual maintenance
program is prematurely
aborted and the
following appears in the
display: Push the water
container in until it engages.
The water container has not been filled and inserted
correctly.
Check that you have filled to the correct mark.
The symbols marked on the water container indicate
the amount of water required for the
Descale Appliance: and Clean the milk pipework:
maintenance programs.
Fill the water container up to the relevant mark and
restart the process.
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