Filter
Top Products
14 15
Trouble shooting chart
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
Coffee does not run through • Machine is not turned on or plugged in
• Water
tank is empty
• Selector
Control not in ‘ESPRESSO’ position
• Coffee
grind is too fine
• Too
much coffee in the filter and/or too firmly tamped (pressed)
• The
filter is blocked (see Care and cleaning)
Coffee runs out too quickly • Coffee
grind is too coarse
• Not
enough coffee in the filter and/or too firmly tamped (pressed)
Coffee runs too slowly • The
water tank is empty or low
• Coffee
grind is too fine
• Machine
is blocked by scale build up (see Care and cleaning)
Brewed coffee runs out • Filter
holder is not inserted in the brew head correctly
a
round the edge of the • There are coffee grounds around the filter rim
filter holder • Too
much coffee in the filter
• Coffee
has been too firmly tamped (pressed)
Th
e machine is too loud • Water tank is empty
• Water
tank is not securely in place
Coffee is too weak or watery • Coffee
grind is not fine enough
(use coffee grind suitable for espresso machines)
Coffee is too cold • Machine
not pre-heated
• Cups
not pre-heated
• Milk
not heated enough (if making a cappuccino or latte)
No crema • Coffee
is not tamped (pressed) firmly enough
• Coffee
grind is too coarse
• Coffee
is not fresh
No steam is generated • Machine
is not turned on
• Water
tank is empty
• Selector
Control not in ‘STEAM’ position
• Swivel
steam wand is blocked (see Care and cleaning)
Mi
lk is not foamy • Not enough steam
after frothing • Milk
is not fresh and cold
Coffees to try
Ristretto
Meaning restricted, a ristretto is an
extremely short espresso of approximately
15mm, distinguished by its intense flavour
and aftertaste.
Long black
A long black is generally served as a double
shot of espresso.
Macchiato
Traditionally served short, the macchiato is also
poured as a long black with a dash of milk or a
dollop of foam.
Café latte
Served in a glass, a café latte consists of one-
third espresso, topped with steamed milk and
about 10mm of foam.
Espresso
Intense and aromatic, an espresso, or short
black as it’s also known, uses about 7g of
ground coffee. It is served in a small cup or
glass to a level of approximately 35mm.
Cappuccino
A cappuccino is very light and almost luke
warm. It has one-third espresso, one-third milk
and one-third foam. It is traditionally consumed
before noon.
BES230_CAFE MODENA_FA.indd 14-15 10/6/08 3:04:18 PM