Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach 40792 User Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Espresso will not flow out.
Machine is noisy when operating.
Espresso is too weak.
Espresso is too strong or bitter.
Difficult to froth milk.
PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
• Is the water reservoir empty?
• Is the water reservoir properly fitted into position?
• Make sure that the coffee grounds are not overpacked in the filter.
• Is filter holder properly fitted into the espresso maker?
• Clean the filter, filter holder, and brew head.
• Holes in filter holder may be clogged. Clear with a toothpick or straightened paper clip.
• Is the water reservoir empty?
• Is the water reservoir properly fitted into position?
• Is the filter holder properly fitted into position?
• Always use fresh espresso ground coffee and tamp the ground coffee down firmly.
• The longer the brew time, the weaker the espresso (1 serving = 1 to 1 1/2 ounces [28–43 g]).
• Be sure there is sufficient ground coffee in the filter.
• Coffee grounds are too coarse.
• Try a different brand or roast of coffee.
• Too much ground espresso was used.
• Grounds were too fine.
• Brew longer before turning control knob back to STANDBY.
• Always use fresh, cold milk (skim milk is recommended).
• Use a cold, stainless steel cup and move the cup slightly up and down while frothing.
• Clean the frothing nozzle.
• Trying to froth too much milk; reduce amount of milk in cup.
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