Bosch TCA 4101 UC - Manual (Page 18)

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Resolving minor problems yourself
Problem Possible cause Solution
Espresso is not running at
all, or coming out only a
Sieve holder or sieve is
blocked.
Clean sieve holder or
sieve. all, or coming out only a
drop at a time.
The coffee is too finely
ground.
Use a coarser grind.
Water tank is empty. Fill water tank.
Water tank is not fitted
correctly.
Fit water tank into place.
Brewing head sieve is
blocked.
Unscrew brewing head
sieve and clean it.
Calcium buildĆup. Refer to the chapter
"Decalcification".
Espresso is too cold. The machine is not yet hot
enough.
Wait until the readyĆlamp
lights up green.
Espresso has no "cream
topping" (froth formation)
Not enough coffee
grounds.
Use recommended
amount of coffee. topping (froth formation)
Coffee is too coarsely
ground.
Use more finely ground
coffee beans.
Coffee grounds are too old Use fresh coffee grounds.
The pump is very loud. Water tank is empty. Fill water tank. p p y
Water tank is not fitted
correctly.
Fit water tank into place.
Milk is not frothy enough. Milk is too warm or too old. Use fresh, cold milk. y g
Nozzle is blocked. Clean nozzle
Fat content of milk is too
high.
Use lowĆfat milk (1.5% fat)
The right to changes is resered
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