Problem possible causes solution – DeLonghi BCO120T User Manual
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTION
No espresso coffee is
delivered.
•The coffee is ground too finely.
• The holes in the filter-holder spouts
are obstructed.
• The filter is clogged.
No milk froth is formed
when making cappuccino.
• The milk is not cold enough.
• The cappuccino maker is dirty.
• Use reduced fat (or preferably fat-
free) milk at refrigerator temperature.
• Clean the cappuccino maker
thoroughly.
The drip coffee takes longer
to brew.
• The drip coffee machine needs to be
descaled.
• Descale as described in the section
DESCALING THE DRIP COFFEE
SECTION.
The coffee has an acidic
taste.
• Inadequate rinsing.
• Rinse the appliance as described in
the section DESCALING THE DRIP
COFFEE SECTION.
• Use medium grind coffee or coffee
ground expressly for espresso makers.
•Clean the spout holes.
• Clean the filter and holes thoroughly
using a pin (see Fig. 34).
To make
Quantity of water in the small carafe to pour
into the boiler (WATER LEVEL side)
Quantity of coffee to place in the
filter
2 espressos
2 cappuccinos
4 espressos
4 cappuccinos
- 4
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 4
- 2