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PROBLEMS AND CAUSES IN MAKING
ESPRESSO OR CAPPUCCINO
Problem Causes
1. Espresso leaking from filter holder • Filter holder not properly inserted
• Filter holder not pushed in far enough
• Internal gasket is dirty and needs to
be cleaned
• Gasket without elasticity, replace it
with a new one
• Coffee powder not cleaned off the
edge of the filter holder
2. Espresso does not come out • No water in boiler container
• No coffee in filter holder
• Filter clogged because coffee is
ground too fine and or pressed down
to hard
3. Steam does not come out of
steam nozzle
• No water or not enough water in the
boiler chamber
• Steam nozzle is clogged (see
CLEANING section)
4. Not enough froth when frothing
the milk
• Steam nozzle is clogged (see
CLEANING)
• Not enough water left in the boiler to
steam 45-60 seconds
• Milk was not cold enough
• Did not use a stainless steel frothing
pitcher
• Milk was not fresh
(Always check if the appliance is plugged in and is in the proper on
position.)