DeLonghi La Specialista Opera Instructions For Use Manual page 18

PROBLEM
The espresso cream is too dark (delivered
from the spout too slowly)
On completion of the descale cycle, the
machine calls for a further rinse
The machine does not grind the coffee
Changing to a different type of coffee
After grinding, the coffee filter is empty
After grinding, there is too much coffee
in the filter
CAUSE
The appliance settings need reviewing
During the rinse cycle, the water tank has
not been filled to the MAX level
Foreign matter has found its way into the
coffee grinder
The funnel of the coffee grinder is
clogged
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SOLUTION
Remove the portafilter (C1) and repeat
the coffee-making steps, bearing in the
mind the indications given in sections "4.
Making coffee" and "4.2 Step 2 - Tamping"
Repeat the rinse cycle (see section "11.
Descaling")
Turn the selector to 15 and remove all
beans with a vacuum cleaner, complete-
ly emptying and cleaning out the beans
hopper(A2). If the problem persists, con-
tact customer services
• It is advisable to fill the beans hop-
per(A2) only with the quantity of
beans effectively needed
• To empty the container, remove the
contents using a vacuum cleaner, or
grind all the beans left in the container
until completely empty
• Introduce the new beans
• If the amount of ground coffee does
not give the perfect dose, proceed to
set up the machine as for first-time use
Clean as described in section
"8.3 Cleaning the "Smart tamping sta-
tion"". If the problem persists, access the
funnel by opening up the relative flap
(A22) and clear the blockage using the
tube brush
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