Oster BVSTEM7701 - Problems and Causes

English-12
6. To clean the frothing tube internally, place a cup with cold water under the tip of
the frothing tube. Press the steam button and wait until the steam button light “
” becomes solid blue. Insert the frothing tube into the water, turn the side knob
clockwise to the steam position “ ”. Let the steam come out for about 10 seconds.
This will clean any residue left in the frothing tube from frothing milk.
7. Turn the side knob counter-clockwise to the brew/off position “ ” and press the red
switch to the off position “O”.
8. Repeat Steps 1 – 7 as necessary using only tap water to rinse any remaining traces
of vinegar out of the machine.
PROBLEMS AND CAUSES
PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Coffee does not
come out.
• No water in reservoir.
• Coffee grind is too ne.
• Too much coffee in the lter.
• Appliance was not turned on
or plugged in.
• Coffee has been tamped/
compressed too much.
• Add water.
• Grind medium ground coffee.
• Fill lter with less coffee.
• Plug unit into electrical outlet
and turn it on.
• Rell lter basket with coffee
DO NOT TAMP too much.
Coffee comes out
around the edge of
the porta-lter.
• Porta-ler not rotated to full
lock position.
• Coffee grounds around the
lter basket rim.
• Too much coffee in the lter.
• Rotate lter holder to full
lock position.
• Wipe off rim.
• Fill with less coffee.
No steam is
generated.
• Water reservoir is empty.
• Appliance is not turned on.
• Frothing tube is blocked.
• Fill reservoir with correct
amount of water.
• Turn on unit and follow the
operating instructions.
• Turn off unit, allow unit to
cool, unplug unit and clean
out frothing tube with a
needle or toothpick.
Milk is not foamy
after frothing.
• Ran out of steam.
• Milk is not cold enough.
• Ensure there is enough water
in the reservoir.
• Chill milk and frothing pitcher
prior to making cappuccino.
Coffee comes out
too quickly.
• Ground coffee is too coarse.
• Not enough coffee in lter.
• Use a ner grind.
• Use more coffee.
Coffee is too weak. • Using small lter for double
shot of espresso (Doppio).
• Ground coffee is too coarse.
• Use large lter for double shot
of espresso (Doppio).
• Use a ner grind.