Capresso 126.05 Operating Instructions Manual page 8

Symptom
Espresso only brews out Coffee grounds are too fine
in drops. or packed down too firmly.
Machine is blocked by
calcium deposits.
No crema. Coffee is old or too dry.
Coffee is not tamped firmly
enough. Water pushes
through the coffee too fast.
Coffee too coarse.
Coffee blend not suited to
espresso coffee.
Acid (vinegar) taste in Did not fully rinse the
espresso coffee. system after decalcifying.
The coffee is not fresh or of
high quality.
Espresso not hot enough. Pre-warm cups and
system.
Cause Corrections
Do not tamp coffee
grounds so firmly. Use a
coarser grind of coffee.
Decalcify the appliance.
See chapter 11.
Use fresh coffee that is
ground right before
brewing.
Tamp coffee grounds more
firmly. Use a finer grind.
Use a finer grind.
Change brand/roast of
coffee. We recommend a
medium to dark roast of
high quality Arabica beans
such as the Capresso
brand.
See chapter 11 for detailed
instructions on rinsing the
system after decalcifying.
Grind fresh whole bean
coffee right before brewing.
After opening store whole
beans in a dark, air-tight
container to maintain its
freshness. Use beans
within 1 week.
Pre-warm cups with hot
water or on the cup
warming tray. Purge brew
head and portafilter
immediately before
brewing. Dry portafilter
and sieve before filling with
grinds. See chapter 4.
Symptom
Uneven cup filling. Outlet in sieve or portafilter
blocked.
Uneven dosing or tamping
of ground coffee into sieve.
Loud pump noise/no
No water in water tank.
water from brew head.
Air blockage in pump.
Water tank is not in the
correct position.
Water tank drips/leaks The base valve on the
when removed. bottom of the water tank
may be stuck.
Cause Corrections
Remove sieve from
portafilter. Clean with stiff
brush. Clean portafilter.
Evenly distribute the finely
ground coffee into the
sieve and tamp firmly and
evenly.
Fill water tank with fresh,
cold water.
Coffee/Steam button
should be illuminated white
for steam/froth function.
Place small frothing pitcher
under frothing wand and
turn selector dial to steam.
After a few seconds a
steady stream of water
should emerge from the
frothing wand. Allow a few
ounces of water to flow out
of the frothing wand then
turn the selector dial back
to the center position (
Adjust the water tank so it
is in the right position. See
chapter 3, a.
Use finger to push valve
back into place while
holding the water tank over
a sink.
).