Troubleshooting - Espressione Caffe' Novecento Operating Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

If there are problems with operation, immediately turn off the machine and unplug it from the socket-
outlet.
PRobleM cause
the coffee Air has probably entered the circuit
maker does and deactivated the pump.
not supply
boiling water for
tisanes.
The steam exit hole on the dispenser
wand is clogged.
the coffee There is little water and the pump
maker does not does not suck it up.
supply steam.
The steam exit hole on the dispenser
wand is clogged.
coffee Probably an excess amount of ground
overflowing coffee has been placed in the filter ring
preventing the filter ring from being
from the edges
of the filter ring.
correctly tightened into its housing.
Residues of ground coffee have
remained on the gasket of the filter
holder coupling seat.
The hole of the silicone disc is
clogged.
The exit holes of the filter containing
coffee grounds are clogged.
Faulty pod.
the coffee is The holes of the perforated disc in the
filter holder coupling seat are clogged.
not supplied
or flows too
slowly. The exit holes of the filter containing
coffee grounds are clogged.
The coffee blend is ground too fine.
The coffee blend is pressed down too
much.
The tanks is not inserted well.
The hole of the silicone disc is
clogged.
There is little water and the pump
does not suck it up.
Faulty pod.
Broken pod.
the coffee is The blend has been ground too
too watery and coarsely.
cold.
solutions
Make sure the tank is properly inserted and that the water is
not below the minimum level.
Repeat the operations described in the "Preliminary phases
for use" paragraph.
Unclog any deposits that may have formed in the hole of the
dispenser wand with a pin.
Check that the water level in the tank is correct. If necessary,
fill it with cool tap water.
Unclog any deposits that may have formed in the hole of the
dispenser wand with 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. 25). Repeat the opera-
tion placing the correct quantity of coffee in the filter.
Clean the seal with a toothpick or a sponge (Fig. 25).
Wash the silicone disc (P) under running water, bending it
slightly on the sides in order to free the centre hole of any
residue of coffee grounds that could clog it (Fig. 24).
Slowly remove and disconnect the filter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean
the clogged filter holes with a small brush or a pin.
Replace the pod in the filter holder (K).
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 holes with a small brush or a pin.
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.
Wash the silicone disc (P) under running water, bending it
slightly on the sides in order to free the centre hole of any
residue of coffee grounds that could clog it (Fig. 24).
Check that the water level in the tank is correct. If necessary,
fill it with cool tap water.
Replace the pod in the filter holder (K).
Remove the pod filter holder (K), clean the seat with a sponge,
and put a new pod inside.
A more finely ground blend must be used to obtain a more
concentrated and hotter coffee. Anyhow, this problem is easily
solved thanks to the Thermocream® System, which always
guarantees hot coffee accompanied by a reach cream, even
with coarsely ground beans.
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