Problem
Possible Reason
Not enough water in the
water tank. The WATER
LOW indicator is illuminated.
The water system is over-
heated.
The portafilter
The portafilter is not inserted
comes out of the
correctly at the group head.
group head during
an extraction.
There are coffee grounds
around the filter basket rim.
The filter basket rim or the
underside of portafilter lugs
have been wet.
Espresso runs out
Der Siebträger ist nicht rich-
around the edge
tig am Brühkopf eingesetzt.
of the portafilter.
There are coffee grounds
around the filter basket rim.
The filter basket rim or the
underside of portafilter lugs
have been wet.
Too much coffee powder in
the filter basket.
The coffee powder has been
tamped with too much pressure.
You are not using the cor-
rect filter basket.
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The Solution
Fill at least 250 ml cold water into the water tank.
Ensure that the steam function is deselected. Cool down
the water system manually (see: 'Cooling Down to Brew-
ing Temperature').
Ensure that the portafilter is rotated to the right until the
handle is past the centre and is securely locked in place.
Rotating past the centre will not damage the silicone seal.
Clean excess coffee from the rim of the filter basket after
filling to ensure a proper seal in group head.
Wet surfaces reduce the friction required to hold the por-
tafilter in place, while under pressure during an extraction.
Always ensure that filter basket and portafilter are dried
thoroughly before filling the filter basket with coffee.
Vergewissern Sie sich vor jedem Brühvorgang, dass der
Siebträger fest am Brühkopf verriegelt ist. Die Silikondich-
tung des Brühkopfes wird nicht beschädigt, wenn Sie den
Siebträger über die mittlere Position hinaus drehen (siehe:
‚Die Extraktion starten').
Clean excess coffee from the rim of the filter basket after
filling to ensure a proper seal in the group head.
Wet surfaces reduce the friction required to hold the por-
tafilter in place, while under pressure during an extraction.
Always ensure that filter basket and portafilter are dried
thoroughly before filling with coffee, tamping and inserting
into the group head.
Ensure to use the correct filter basket for the amount of
coffee powder used. Level up the coffee powder in the
measuring spoon, before filling the filter basket. Do not
tamper the coffee powder in the measuring spoon (see:
'Tips for Best Results').
Do not apply too much pressure when tamping the coffee
powder in the filter basket (see: 'Tips for Best Results').
Always use the correct filter basket for the desired amount
of coffee powder. (see: 'Tips for Best Results').