Troubleshooting; Putting Out Of Service - Espressione Minuetto Manual

found at the Espressione technical service centres. Espressione does not assume any responsibility whatsoever for dam-
age to components inside the coffee machine caused by the use of non-compliant products containing chemical additives.
Should you need to decalcify your appliance, please follow the instructions which come with the decalcifying product.

PUTTING OUT OF SERVICE

If you want to put the machine out of service, you must disconnect it electrically, empty the water tank and drip tray and clean
it (see the paragraph on "Cleaning the appliance").
In the case of scrapping, you must separate the various materials used in making the machine and dispose of them based
on their composition and on the legal provisions in force in the country of use.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If there are problems with operation, immediately turn off the machine and unplug it from the socket-outlet.
PROBLEM CAUSE
The coffee maker There is little water and the pump
does not supply
does not suck it up.
steam.
Steam exit hole is clogged.
Coffee Probably an excess amount of
overflowing from ground coffee has been placed
the edges of the in the filter ring preventing the
filter ring. filter ring from being correctly
tightened into its housing.
Residues of ground coffee have
remained on the gasket of the
filter holder coupling seat.
The exit hole of the filter contain-
ing coffee grounds is clogged.
Faulty pod.
The coffee is not The holes of the perforated disc
supplied or flows
in the filter holder coupling seat
too slowly.
are clogged.
The exit hole of the filter contain-
ing coffee grounds is clogged.
The coffee blend is ground too
fine.
The coffee blend is pressed
down too much.
The tanks is not inserted well.
There is little water and the pump
does not suck it up.
Faulty pod.
Broken pod.
The coffee is too The blend has been ground too
watery and cold. coarsely.
SOLUTIONS
Check that the water level in the tank is correct. If necessary,
fill it with cool tap water up to the level marked "MAX".
Unclog any deposits that may have formed in the holes of the
froth accessory with the pin provided.
Remove the filter holder and clean the coupling seat with a
sponge (Fig. 21). Repeat the operation placing the correct
quantity of coffee in the filter.
Clean the seal with a toothpick or a sponge (Fig. 21).
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean the
clogged filter hole using the pin provided. Clean the clogged
filter hole with a small brush or a pin.
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean the
coupling seat with a sponge (Fig. 21). Replace the pod in the
filter holder.
Turn on the machine without the filter holder, making the water
run. If the water still does not come out from all the holes
evenly, carry out the descaling cleaning operation.
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean the
clogged filter hole using the pin provided.
Try using coarser coffee blends.
Tamper coffee inside the filter using less pressure.
Fit the tank securely by pushing it as far as it will go.
Make sure the tank is properly inserted and check that the
water level in the tank is correct.
Fill with cool tap water up to the level marked "MAX".
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because any remain-
ing pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean the coupling
seat with a sponge (Fig. 21). Replace the pod in the filter holder.
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean the
coupling seat with a sponge (Fig. 21). Replace the pod in the
filter holder.
A more finely ground blend must be used to obtain a more
concentrated and hotter coffee.
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