Gastroback Design Espresso Advanced Barista Edition Operating Instructions Manual page 31

PROBLEM
Espresso is too cold
No crema
Machine is making pulsing/
pumping sound while extracting
espresso or steaming milk
Espresso runs out around the
edge of the filter holder
Espresso extracts as drops from
the portafilter
Machine is making a loud and
continuous pumping noise
No steam is generated
Milk is not foamy after texturing Not enough steam
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Cups not preheated
Milk not heated enough (if making a
cappuccino or latté)
Espresso is not tamped firmly enough
Espresso grind is too coarse
Ground espresso is not fresh
Filter holes are blocked
The machine is carrying out the normal
operation of the 15 bar pump
Filter holder is not inserted in the group
head properly
There are espresso grounds around the
filter rim
Too much ground espresso in the filter
Ground espresso has been tamped too
firmly
Incorrect filter for amount of ground coffee
used
The water tank is empty or low
Espresso grind is too fine
Machine is blocked by mineral deposits
Water tank is empty
Water tank is not securely in place
Machine is not turned on
Water tank is empty
Steam Dial is not in 'Steam' position
Steam Wand is blocked
Milk is not fresh and cold
WHAT TO DO
Preheat cups. Refer to ›Pre-Warming The Cups‹,
page 53.
When the base of the jug becomes too hot to touch
this is when the milk is heated at the correct tempe-
rature. Refer to ›The Art of Texturing Milk‹, page 58.
Refer to ›Tamping The Ground Espresso‹, page 55.
Ensure you use a suitable espresso grin
Change old beans with fresh roasted or pre-ground.
Ground espresso should not be kept for longer than
a week.
Use the fine pin on the cleaning tool to clear the
holes. Refer to ›Cleaning The Filters‹, page 65.
No action require as this is the normal operation of
the machine.
Refer to ›Inserting The Portafilter‹, page 55.
Clean any excess ground espresso from the rim of the
filter holder to ensure a proper fit into the brew head.
Refer to ›Adjusting the Grind Amount‹, page54.
Refer to ›Tamping The Ground Espresso‹, page 55.
Ensure you use the small filter for 1 cup of espresso
and the larger filter for 2 cups of espresso.
Refer to step 1 – ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.
Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind. Refer to
›Adjusting the Grind Size‹ on page 54.
Decalcify the machine. Refer to ⁄Decalcifying‹, page 63.
Refer to step 1 – ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.
Refer to step 1 – ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.
Ensure the machine is plugged in, switched on at the
power outlet and the POWER button is pressed to on.
Refer to step 1 – ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.
Turn the steam dial to the Steam-position.
Use the pin on the cleaning tool to clear the opening.
If the steam wand continues to be blocked remove
the tip of the steam wand using the fitting in the
middle of the cleaning tool. Refer to ›Care and
Cleaning‹, page 62.
Steam wand may be blocked. Refer to ›Care and
Cleaning‹, page 62.
Use cold fresh milk. Refer to '›The Art of Texturing
Milk‹, page 58.
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