Troubleshooting - DeLonghi ESAM 03.120 Manual

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TROUBlESHOOTING

Below is a list of some of the possible malfunctions.
if the problem cannot be resolved as described, contact Customer Services.
PROBlEM
The coffee is not hot
The coffee is weak or not
creamy enough.
The coffee is delivered too
slowly or a drop at a time.
Coffee does not come out of
one of the spouts.
The coffee does not come out
of the spouts, but from around
the service door.
The frothed milk has large
bubbles
The milk is not frothed
Steam delivery stops
DESCRIPTION
The light is on steadily
The light flashes
The lights flash
alternately
POSSIBlE CAUSE
The cups were not preheated.
The infuser has cooled down because 2/3 minutes
have elapsed since the last coffee was made.
The coffee is ground too coarsely.
The coffee is unsuitable.
The coffee is ground too finely.
The spouts are blocked.
The holes in the spouts are clogged with dry coffee
dust
Clean the spouts with a toothpick, sponge or hard
bristled kitchen brush.
The milk is not cold enough or is not semi-skimmed.
Cappuccino maker dirty.
The ring is not in CAPPUCCINO position
a safety device stops steam delivery after 3 minutes.
MEANING
The infuser has not been replaced
after cleaning.
The inside of the appliance is very
dirty
The service door is open
The coffee maker has been
switched on with the steam knob
in the open position
SOlUTION
Warm the cups by rinsing them with hot water
(note: you can use the hot water function).
Before making coffee, heat the infuser by pressing
the
Turn the grinding adjustment knob one click
anticlockwise towards "1" while the coffee mill is
in operation (fig. 7). Continue one click at a time
until coffee delivery is satisfactory. The effect is only
visible after delivering 2 coffees (see the section:
"adjusting the coffee mill" on page 11).
Use pre-ground coffee for espresso coffee makers
Turn the grinding adjustment knob one click
clockwise towards "7" while the coffee mill is in
operation (fig. 7). Continue one click at a time until
coffee delivery is satisfactory. The effect is only
visible after delivering 2 coffees (see the section:
"adjusting the coffee mill" on page 11).
Clean the spouts with a toothpick.
The coffee guide inside the service door is blocked
and cannot swing.
Thoroughly clean the coffee guide, particularly near
the hinges.
You should ideally use skimmed or semi-skimmed
milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5°C). if the
result is not as you wished, try changing brand of
milk.
Clean as described in the section " Cleaning the
cappuccino maker after use".
Push the ring in CAPPUCCINO position
Wait, then activate the steam function again.
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WHAT TO DO
insert the infuser as described in the para-
graph "Cleaning the infuser"
Clean the appliance thoroughly
if you cannot close the door, make sure the
infuser is correctly inserted
Turn the steam knob clockwise until delivery
stops
button.

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