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Problems Possible causes Solutions
The filter holder is blocked.
The "EJECT" button is too stiff
to move.
You have forgotten to release the filter
holder.
Move the filter holder slightly to the right
before pressing the "EJECT" button.
The coffee is not dry after the
water has passed through.
You have not tightened the filter holder
correctly.
Tighten the filter holder more.
The espresso flows too
slowly.
You have over tightened the filter holder
The coffee is too finely ground, too
oily or powdery.
The filter holder is dirty.
The water grill is dirty.
Untighten it
Choose a more coarsely ground coffee.
Clean your filter holder according to the
instructions in paragraph 8.B.
When the appliance has cooled down, clean
the water grill with a damp sponge (fig. 16).
Water flows from the filter
holder after the espresso has
been made.
The selection knob has not been
placed in the position "0".
Premature formation of scale due to
very hard water.
Switch off the appliance by moving the
selection knob D1 to the "0" position
(fig. 6).
Descale the espresso machine according to
the instructions (paragraph 9).
Ground coffee in the cup. The filter holder is dirty.
The coffee is too finely ground.
Clean the filter holder with hot water. Press
the "EJECT" button to eliminate any
remaining coffee. Shake it to get rid of any
water (also refer to paragraph 8.B.
Use a more coarsely ground coffee.
Poor crema The coffee is too old.
The coffee is not suited to making
espresso.
There is not enough coffee in the filter
holder.
Use a more recently ground coffee.
Use a more finely ground coffee.Need to tamp
it properly by turning the Optipress tighter.
Add more coffee.
10. GUARANTEE
This appliance comes with a 12 month repair warranty. This warranty will be considered void due to incorrect
connection, handling or use other than those described in the instructions.
This appliance has been designed solely for domestic use, any other type of use invalidates the warranty.
No repairs due to scale build up are covered by the warranty.
For any after sales or spare parts problems, contact your dealer or an approved service centre.
11. TROUBLESHOOTING
