Troubleshooting - Krups KM730D50 Manual

10. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
The coffee does not brew
or the machine does not
switch on.
Appliance appears to be
leaking.
It takes a long time to
brew.
The brew basket (j)
overflows or the coffee
drips too slowly.
The coffee has a bad
taste.
Coffee dispensing does
not work (no coffee flow).
The timer is not accurate
(delayed).
If your appliance still does not work properly, please call your respective country's Consumer Service.
n Check to ensure the appliance is plugged into a working outlet, and the
appliance is in the "ON" position.
n The water tank is empty.
n There was a power failure.
n There was a power surge. Unplug the machine, then plug it back in.
n The clock must be reset after a power failure.
n The Auto-Off function switches off the coffee maker. Switch off the
coffee maker then switch it back on to make more coffee. For more
information, refer to the section "Making coffee".
n Make sure that the water tank has not been filled beyond the max fill level.
n It may be time to descale your coffee dispenser.
n Numerous minerals may accumulate in the coffee maker's circuit.
Periodic descaling of the machine is recommended. More frequent
descaling may be necessary depending on the hardness of the water. For
more information, refer to the "Descaling" section.
NOTE: do not dismantle the machine.
n Coffee maker needs cleaning.
n Excessive amount of coffee. We recommend that you use one measuring
spoon or one tablespoon of coffee ground per cup.
n Coffee grind is too fine (beans ground for an Espresso maker are not
suitable for drip coffee makers).
n Some coffee grounds have seeped in between the paper filter and the
brew basket (j).
n The paper filter is not open or is incorrectly positioned.
n Rinse out the brew basket (j) before putting in the paper filter so that its
edges stick to the damp sides of the filter.
n More than one paper filter in basket.
n The coffee dispenser needs to be cleaned.
n The coffee grounds are not suited to your coffee dispenser.
n The proportion of coffee to water is inadequate. Adjust it to suit your
taste.
n The quality and freshness of the coffee are not optimal.
n Poor-quality water. Use filtered or bottled water.
n Check the front window to ensure some coffee remains in the coffee tank (i).
n The dispensing system may be clogged. You can clean the water tank
simply by rinsing it with water.
n The timer is synchronized and dependent from your electrical network,
should you notice any clock delay, we recommend setting the clock at least
once a week to keep it accurate.
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