KitchenAid KES6551 Product Manual page 38

PROBLEM
Is too hard to insert the Portafilter
Portafilter is loose or falls of
during extraction
Espresso drips, squirts or
brews from the edge of the
Portafilter
Espresso shot is not hot
enough
Espresso is not coming from
the spouts
Espresso pours out slowly or
drips (over extracted)
No Crema, or too thin (under
extracted)
Espresso shot size is small
or too large
Espresso tastes bitter
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
Too much coffee
Portafilter not properly
inserted
Grind is too fine
Too much coffee
Portafilter not properly
inserted
Brewing temperature
selected is medium or low
Cups not warm
Water Tank is empty
Grind is too fine
Too much coffee
The Filter Basket is blocked
Group Head is blocked
Grind is too fine
Too much coffee
Coffee beans are old or dry
Coffee grinds too coarse
Not enough coffee
Coffee puck is not dense
enough (not enough
tamping)
Custom shot volume being
used
Espresso shot is
over extracted
SOLUTION
Reduce coffee dose.
The Portafilter has 3 tabs to
secure insertion to the
Group Head. Make sure all 3
of them are properly inserted.
Change grind to a coarser
option.
Reduce coffee dose.
The Portafilter has 3 tabs to
secure insertion to the
Group Head. Make sure all 3
of them are properly inserted.
Increase the brewing
temperature using the
temperature independent
button in the control panel.
Use the Steam Wand to
preheat your Espresso cup.
Fill the Water Tank.
Change grind to a coarser
option.
Reduce coffee dose.
Clean the Filter Basket.
Descaling is required.
Change grind to a coarser
option.
Reduce coffee dose.
The use of fresh coffee
beans is recommended
(under 3 months since
roasting).
Change to a finer setting.
Increase coffee dose.
Increase tamping strength.
Reset to the default shot
volumes.
Change the coffee grind size
to a coarser setting.