Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE/RESULT SOLUTION
Espresso pours out slowly
or drips/not coming out
Grind is too fine
Change grind to a coarser
option.
Too much coffee Reduce coffee dose.
Limescale built up in the
system
Descaling is required
(see “Care and Cleaning”section).
Brewing unit is dirty or
clogged
Cleaning cycle is required
(see “Care and Cleaning”section).
Coffee has no/poor crema
Beans are no longer roast-
fresh
Use fresh coffee beans.
Espresso shot is not hot
enough
Brewing temperature selected
is Medium or Low
Increase the brewing temperature
using the temperature
independent button in the
control panel.
Milk System not
providing enough
foam/not coming out
Scale has built up Descaling is required.
Milk is too warm
Frothing should start with cold
milk, taken directly form the
refrigerator.
Grinder is very
loud/strange noise
Foreign object in the grinder
Stop using. Contact KitchenAid
customer service.
Bean Hopper knob cannot
be locked into position
Coffee beans and/or grind
present under Bean Hopper
Remove the Bean Hopper and
clear loose coffee beans or
grinds.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
If the problem cannot be corrected or Display is showing any type of error, please see
the “KitchenAid Warranty and Service” section and contact our service suport team.
Do not return the product to the retailer - retailers do not provide service.