19The coffee froth is too dark(delivered from the spout tooslowly)The pre-ground coffee is pressed downtoo firmlyPress the coffee down less firmlyThere is not enough pre-ground coffee Reduce the quantity of pre-ground coffeeThe espresso boiler outlet is blocked Clean as described in the chapter “Cleaning”The filter is blocked Clean as described in the chapter “Cleaning”The pre-ground coffee is too fine or damp Use only pre-ground coffee for espresso coffee ma-kers and make sure it is not dampThe wrong type of pre-ground coffee isbeing usedUse a different type of pre-ground coffeeLimescale in the water circuit Descale as described in the section “Descaling”The coffee has an acid taste Inadequate rinsing after descaling After descaling rinse the appliance.No milk froth is formed whenmaking cappuccinoMilk not cold enough Always use semi-skimmed milk at refrigeratortemperature.Cappuccino maker dirty Clean the holes in the cappuccino makerthoroughly.Limescale in the water circuit Descale as described in the section “Descaling”The appliance goes off Auto-off has been triggered Press the ON/OFF button to turn the appliance onagainThe appliance switches off afew seconds after switching on The delivery button or steam functionbutton has been pressed. Release the button, then press the ON/OFF button.DISPOSALIn compliance with European directive 2002/96/EC,the appliance must not be disposed of with house-hold waste, but taken to an authorised waste separa-tion and recycling centre.