Trouble Shooting Chart - Breville ikon BES400XL Instructions For Use Manual

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Care and cleaning
continued
Decalcifying the machine
• Ensure the machine is switched off and that the
plug is disconnected from the power outlet.
• Remove the Filter Holder and Froth Enhancer. Pour
the decalcifying solution into the water tank.
• Plug the machine into the power outlet and
turn on.
• Press power button to turn the machine on.
• Place a large container under both the Brew Head
and the Steam Wand.
• As soon as the brewing temperature is reached the
3 function buttons will illuminate. Press the
button on and allow half the decalcifying solution
run through the Brew Head.
• Turn the Steam Control Dial to the 'MAX' position
and press the button and allow the remaining
solution to run through the Steam Wand. When the
solution has stopped flowing, press the
button, turn the Steam Control Dial to 'OFF'.
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• After decalcifying, remove the Water Tank and rinse
thoroughly then refill to maximum line with fresh
cold water. To rinse the machine, run half the
water through the Brew Head and half through the
Steam Wand.
• Fill with fresh, cold water.
• The machine is ready for use.

Trouble shooting chart

Problem Possible causes
Coffee does not run through • Machine is not turned on or plugged in
• Water tank is empty
• Button has not been pressed
• Coffee grind is too fine
• Too much coffee in the filter
• The filter is blocked
Coffee runs out too quickly • Coffee grind is too coarse
• Not enough coffee in the filter
Coffee runs out around the • Filter holder is not inserted in the brew head properly
edge of the filter holder • There are coffee grounds around the filter rim
• Too much coffee in the filter
• Coffee has been tamped too tightly
Coffee filters out in drops • The water tank is empty or low
• Coffee grind is too fine
• Machine is blocked by mineral deposits
The machine has loud • Water tank is empty or low
pumping noise • Water tank is not securely in place
Coffee is too weak or watery • Coffee grind is not fine enough
(use coffee ground for espresso machines)
Coffee is too cold • Machine not preheated
• Cups not preheated
• Milk not heated enough (if making a cappuccino or latté)
No crema • Coffee is not tamped firmly enough
• Coffee grind is too coarse
• Coffee is not fresh
No steam is generated • Machine is not turned on
• Water tank is empty
• Button has not been pressed
• Steam Control Dial has not been turned towards 'MAX' position
• Steam wand is blocked
Milk is not foamy • Not enough steam
after frothing • Milk is not fresh and cold
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