Espresso MD Your Alaskan Espresso Specialists "The Best in Alaska"

Tips & Tricks

Cleaning & Care

Problem

Cause

Solution

Light crèma (coffee comes out of spout too fast)

Grind is too coarse

Water temp below 194F

Pump pressure above 8.72 bars

Filter holes in basket too big or cracked basket

Adjust your grind

Increase boiler pressure*

Reduce pump pressure*

Check and replace basket

Dark crèma (coffee drips through spout)

Water temp above 203F

Pressure below 8.72 bars

Diffusers blocked

Reduce boiler pressure*

Increase pump pressure*

Check and clean with a blank disk

Check and clean portafilter

Coffee drips over the sides of the portafilter

Portafilter or basket blocked

Leaky gasket

Clean portafilter basket

Replace group gaskets

Coffee grounds in the cup

Pump pressure above 8.72 bars

Filter holes too big or crack in basket

Grind to fine

Reduce pump pressure*

Check or replace filter basket

Adjust grind

Coffee tastes burnt

Dull grinder burrs

Water temp above 203F

Replace grinder burrs*

Adjust boiler pressure*

* It is recommended these adjustments be made by an authorized service company with the proper calibration equipment.

 

 

 

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