Troubleshooting - Electrolux EEA 250 Manual

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Decalcifying
1. Decalcifying is recommended regularly,
depending on water hardness. Remove the
brewing head (keep components together)
with a coin before fi lling the tank with
water and decalcifyer according to product
instructions.
2. Switch the machine on and let it heat up.
Place the filter holder in position, without
any filter. Place a bowl on the drip grid.
Turn the selector dial to
the solution pass through. Turn the
machine off and wait for 10 minutes.
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3. Push the hot water button and let the
remaining solution fl ow through the steam
nozzle. Fill the water tank with fresh water
and run the machine until the tank is
empty. Repeat twice, with fresh water. Re-
install components and fi x fi lter properly.

Troubleshooting

A) Both power and steam indicator lights
are flashing:
Check that the selector dial is turned to .
If steam/hot water has been used for too
long, make a pause for 30 seconds.
Switch the machine off for 5 minutes and
restart it. If the lights are still flashing,
contact customer support.
B) The espresso temperature is too low:
Carry out the brewing procedure without
using espresso grounds, but using the filter
and filter holder, in order to preheat the
system.
Preheat the cups.
Decalcify the appliance.
C) The flow speed decreases noticeably:
Do not press the espresso grounds too
and let 1/4 of
firmly into the filter.
Do not grind the espresso grounds too
finely ("medium" fineness).
Decalcify the appliance.
D) The espresso is flowing out of the side of
the filter holder:
Ensure that the filter holder has been
placed correctly.
Twist the filter holder a little more firmly
into the retainer.
Clean any espresso grounds away from the
rim of the filter holder.

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