TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - ESPRESSO MACHINE
Problem
Group Handle
is tight to turn
in the Group
Head
Group Handle
is loose
or comes
off during
espresso
extraction
Espresso
squirts or
trickles down
the side of
the Group
Head during
extraction
Espresso is too
cold
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Possible Cause
The Group Head Silicone
Seal is new and needs
bedding in.
Too many coffee grinds used
Group Handle is not attached
correctly or has not been
tightened sufficiently.
No Filter Basket inserted in
the Group Handle.
Group Head Silicone Seal is
damaged or worn.
Coffee grind is too fine.
Too many coffee grinds used. Fill with less coffee grinds.
Coffee grinds tamped too
hard.
Top edge of Filter Basket has
not been cleaned of loose
coffee grinds.
Group Head inside rim,
Silicon Seal or Shower Head
is dirty.
Group Head Silicone Seal is
damaged or worn.
Coffee beans being stored in
the fridge or freezer.
Custom extraction
temperature being used.
Cup or glass was cold prior
to espresso pour.
Group Head or Handle not
warmed before use.
What To Do
Keep using. This Seal will bed in
during the first few uses and become
easier to turn.
Fill with less coffee grinds.
Ensure all three tabs of the Group
Handle are fully inserted into the
Group Head and rotated to the centre
position. See Coffee Making Guide,
page 11.
Ensure a Filter Basket is inserted into
the Group Handle before using in the
Group Head.
See Care & Cleaning, page 25.
Contact Breville Customer Care.
Change to a coarser Grind Setting.
Apply less force during tamping.
Wipe around top edge of the Filter
Basket before inserting into Group
Head. See Coffee Making Guide,
page 11.
Clean the parts with the Cleaning
Brush and damp cloth. See Care &
Cleaning, page 25.
See Care & Cleaning, page 25.
Contact Breville Customer Care.
Store coffee beans in a dry, airtight
container. Place in a cool dark
cupboard.
Use the default 92°C extraction
temperature. See Customisable -
Extraction Temperature, page 23.
Pour hot water from the Steam
Wand into the cup before extracting
espresso. See Coffee Making Guide,
page 10.
Hold the Group Handle under the
Group Head and press the ONE CUP
BUTTON. Allow water to run through.
See Coffee Making Guide, page 10.
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