Problems And Causes - Oster BVSTECMP65 Instruction Manual

7. To clean the frothing tube internally, place a cup with cold water under
the tip of the frothing tube. Turn the Brew/Steam Switch to the steam "
" position, wait until the Brew/Steam Indicator Light becomes solid green.
Insert the frothing tube into the water, turn the control knob 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.
8. Turn the control knob counter-clockwise to the off " " position and press the
On/Off " / " Switch to the off " " position.
9. Repeat Steps 1 – 8 as necessary using only tap water to rinse any remaining
traces of vinegar out of the machine.
PROBLEMS
Coffee does not come out.
Coffee comes out around the
edge of the filter holder.
Milk is not foamy after frothing.
No steam is generated.
Coffee comes out too quickly.
Coffee is too weak.

PROBLEMS AND CAUSES

CAUSES
• Haven't used unit in a long
time, or haven't primed it.
• No water in reservoir.
• Coffee grind is too fine.
• Too much coffee in the filter.
• Appliance is not turned on or
plugged in.
• Coffee has been tamped/
compressed too much.
• Filter holder not rotated to full
lock position.
• Coffee grounds around the
filter rim.
• Too much coffee in the filter.
• Ran out of steam.
• Milk is not cold enough.
• Using whole milk.
• Water reservoir is empty.
• Appliance is not turned on.
• Frothing tube is blocked.
• Ground coffee is too coarse.
• Not enough coffee in filter.
• Using small filter for two
demitasses.
• Too much water is used.
• Ground coffee is too coarse.
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SOLUTIONS
• Run priming.
• Add water to water reservoir.
• Grind coffee to medium ground.
• Fill filter with less coffee.
• Plug unit into electrical outlet.
Turn it on.
• Refill filter with coffee, but
tamp SOFTLY.
• Rotate filter holder to full lock
position.
• Wipe off rim.
• Fill with less coffee.
• Ensure there is enough water
in the reservoir.
• Chill milk and frothing pitcher
prior to making cappuccino.
• For best results, use 2% or
skim milk.
•
Fill reservoir with correct
amount of water.
• Turn on unit and follow the
operating instructions.
• Following frothing stage,
operate frothing function for
1 – 2 seconds to extract
excess milk. Or, turn off unit,
allow unit to cool, unplug unit
and clean out frothing tube
with a needle or toothpick.
• Use a finer grind.
• Use more coffee.
• Use large filter for two
demitasses.
• Manually stop the brew earlier
by turning the control knob
clockwise to the off position.
• Use a finer grind.