Problems and causes – GE 169067 User Manual
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ProBLems AnD CAuses
Problem
Causes
Coffee does not come out
• no water in tank.
• Coffee grind is too fine.
• too much coffee in the filter.
• Boiler cap is not secure, steam is escaping.
• machine was not turned on, or plugged in.
Coffee comes out too quickly
• Coffee grind is too coarse.
• not enough coffee in filter basket.
Coffee comes out around the
edge of the filter holder
• Filter holder is not inserted in the brew head
properly.
• there are coffee grounds around the filter
basket rim.
• there is too much coffee in the filter basket.
• Coffee has been packed too tightly.
no steam is generated
• the water tank is empty.
• there is too much water in the tank,
no room for steam.
• machine is not turned on.
Coffee is splattering out of spout • the water tank is empty or low, not
enough pressure.
milk is not foamy after frothing
• ran out of steam.