Breville BES840 Espresso Maker User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
When the machine is
switched On, the STEAM/
HOT WATER lights is
flashing.
STEAM/HOT WATER
dial is not in STANDBY
position
Turn the STEAM/
HOT WATER dial to
‘STANDBY’ position.
Machine will commence
normal heat up procedure.
Coffee does not run
through
Machine is not turned
On or plugged in
Ensure the machine is
plugged in, switched On at
the power outlet and
the POWER button is
pressed On.
Water tank is empty Refer to ‘Filling The Water
Tank’, page 12.
Coffee grind is too fine Ensure you use a suitable
espresso grind. Refer to
‘The Grind’ on page 18.
Too much coffee in the
filter
Refer to ‘Coffee Dose &
Tamping’, page 12 and 19.
Coffee tamped too
firmly
Refer to ‘Coffee Dose and
Tamping’ on page 19.
The filter is blocked Clean the filters. Refer to
‘Cleaning The Filters’,
page 26.
Coffee runs out too
quickly
The coffee grind is too
coarse
Ensure you use a suitable
espresso grind. Refer to
‘The Grind’ on page 18.
Not enough ground
coffee in the filter
Refer to ‘Coffee Dose and
Tamping’, page 12 and 19.
Ground coffee not
tamped firmly enough
Refer to ‘Coffee Dose and
Tamping’, page 19 .