Mr. Coffee ECMP3 - Manual (Page 11)

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ROUBLESHOOTING
If your Espresso machine does not operate as expected you may, in most
cases, find the cause and solution below. Also refer to the corresponding
sections In your instructions for usel
The pump is too noisy.
*There is no water in the tank.
Refill with water.
The “crema” crest on the
Espresso Is too thin or Isn’t
there altogether.
*The coffee has not been tamped
down firmly enough.
*There was not enough coffee in
the filler.
*The water tank is not placed
correctly.
The machine does not produce
Espresso.
*There is no water in the water
tank or the water tank is not
placed correctly.
*The coffee has been ground too
finely and/or has been tamped
own too much.
*The water outlet opening is
clogged.
*The machine needs deliming.
Water leaks from the water
outlet opening and/or the
frothing nozzle.
*The wa
ter inside the appliance
expands when being heated up.
Th
is is
normal. Swing the
frothing nozzle into a position
over the grid:
*If excessive leaking occurs:
delime or clean the valve.
*The machine was not heated-up
sufficiently. (Had the pilot light
gone ou
t)
*The coffee was ground too
coarsely.
The “crema” is too dark and/or
the coffee has a burnt taste.
*The machine was too hot.
(Was the steam button still in
‘on” [down] position)
*The coffee has been ground
too finely.
*The coffee has been tamped
down too much.
The pump does not work
anymore.
*The pump has been switched off
automatically to prevent damage
due to overheating. Switch the
machine off and let it cool down
for approximately 45 minutes. Fill
the water tank and remove air.
After this you can use the
machine again.