Troubleshooting - Krups HOME CAFE KP1000 User Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
The brew cycle stops and the indicator
light blinks rapidly during brewing :
A large amount of steam is given off
during the brewing :
The tank is not emptied during the
descaling cycle :
You cannot unlock the lid :
Drinks prepared are not hot :
Power cut during the preparation :
Clog
Leaks during the preparation :
Coffee is not evenly distributed
between the 2 cups :
If your appliance still does not work, please contact an authorized Krups Service Center (see
Limited Warranty).
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SOLUTION
• The water tank is empty and the
brew cycle has been interrupted. Fill the
water tank. Press "brew"to begin
a new cycle. When you reach
the volume required, press "brew" again
to end the preparation.
• The circuit is blocked: wait until your
coffee maker has cooled down
completely, then open the upper lid (C).
- Check that the pod holders are not
blocked. If this is the case, the pod
holders should be cleaned.
- Otherwise, descale the unit.
• Descale the unit.
• Your coffee maker is heavily scaled,
repeat the descaling cycle.
• Do not force the unlock button, wait
until your coffee machine has cooled
down completely and then try again. It is
sometimes necessary to wait 24 hours
before unlocking the lid.
• Descale the unit.
• Wait until your coffee machine has
cooled down completely.
• Throw away the pods, clean the pod
supports and the spray heads and run 1
2*9-oz preparation cycle with empty
coffee pod supports to rinse your
appliance.
• If the nozzle of the pod holder is
clogged clean it with a fine needle.
• Check that lid is properly locked in
the holder.
• Check that your pods are correctly
positioned in the holders.
• Wipe the seals around the spray heads.
• Could be due to the use of 2 different
types of coffee pods.
• Descale the unit.
• Check to see if pod holders are not
clogged.
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