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Gastroback 42620 Design Espresso Advanced - Barista Edition User Manual

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Espresso is too cold

Cups not preheated

Preheat cups. Refer to ›Pre-Warming The Cups‹,
page 53.

Milk not heated enough (if making a
cappuccino or latté)

When the base of the jug becomes too hot to touch
this is when the milk is heated at the correct tempe-
rature. Refer to ›The Art of Texturing Milk‹, page 58.

No crema

Espresso is not tamped firmly enough

Refer to ›Tamping The Ground Espresso‹, page 55.

Espresso grind is too coarse

Ensure you use a suitable espresso grin

Ground espresso is not fresh

Change old beans with fresh roasted or pre-ground.
Ground espresso should not be kept for longer than
a week.

Filter holes are blocked

Use the fine pin on the cleaning tool to clear the
holes. Refer to ›Cleaning The Filters‹, page 65.

Machine is making pulsing/
pumping sound while extracting
espresso or steaming milk

The machine is carrying out the normal
operation of the 15 bar pump

No action require as this is the normal operation of
the machine.

Espresso runs out around the
edge of the filter holder

Filter holder is not inserted in the group
head properly

Refer to ›Inserting The Portafilter‹, page 55.

There are espresso grounds around the
filter rim

Clean any excess ground espresso from the rim of the
filter holder to ensure a proper fit into the brew head.

Too much ground espresso in the filter

Refer to ›Adjusting the Grind Amount‹, page54.

Ground espresso has been tamped too
firmly

Refer to ›Tamping The Ground Espresso‹, page 55.

Incorrect filter for amount of ground coffee
used

Ensure you use the small filter for 1 cup of espresso
and the larger filter for 2 cups of espresso.

Espresso extracts as drops from
the portafilter

The water tank is empty or low

Refer to step 1 – ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.

Espresso grind is too fine

Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind. Refer to
›Adjusting the Grind Size‹ on page 54.

Machine is blocked by mineral deposits

Decalcify the machine. Refer to ⁄Decalcifying‹, page 63.

Machine is making a loud and
continuous pumping noise

Water tank is empty

Refer to step 1 – ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.

Water tank is not securely in place

Refer to step 1 – ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.

No steam is generated

Machine is not turned on

Ensure the machine is plugged in, switched on at the
power outlet and the POWER button is pressed to on.

Water tank is empty

Refer to step 1 – ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.

Steam Dial is not in ‘Steam’ position

Turn the steam dial to the Steam-position.

Steam Wand is blocked

Use the pin on the cleaning tool to clear the opening.
If the steam wand continues to be blocked remove
the tip of the steam wand using the fitting in the
middle of the cleaning tool. Refer to ›Care and
Cleaning‹, page 62.

Milk is not foamy after texturing Not enough steam

Steam wand may be blocked. Refer to ›Care and
Cleaning‹, page 62.

Milk is not fresh and cold

Use cold fresh milk. Refer to ‘›The Art of Texturing
Milk‹, page 58.