Page 13 Espressimo 2450 & 1750 Espresso Cappuccino Machines
Coffee Taste and Appearance Guide
Several factors may affect the taste and appearance of a cup of espresso:
• Time - allow a single cup of espresso to brew approximately 18-23 seconds.
• Amount of coffee - use approximately 6 to 8 grams per serving.
• Grind texture - use an espresso fine grind.
• Tamp - coffee in filter holder should be lightly tamped/leveled.
• Freshness of coffee - use only fresh coffee.
• Water quality - an approved water filter should be used to improve water quality.
• Water temperature - Water should be at the correct brewing temperature.
If your results are less than satisfactory, check the following guide. Check each solution separately. Serving sizes in
the Trouble Shooting Guide are for a single serving (1
1
/2 oz. - 2 oz.) of espresso made with the single filter holder.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Coffee brewing too slowly.
Coffee brewing too quickly.
Little or no crema.
Espresso not hot enough.
Coffee taste unsatisfactory.
• Coffee packed too tightly.
• Grind texture is too fine.
• Used too much coffee.
• Not enough coffee used.
• Grind texture is too coarse.
• Coffee tamp is too tight.
• Not enough coffee used.
• Grind texture is too coarse.
• Coffee tamp is too light.
• Diameter of cup is too wide.
• Coffee not fresh.
• Water did not reach correct
brewing temperature.
• Filter holder and/or cups were
not preheated.
• No water filter used or water
filter needs to be changed.
• Amount and/or texture of coffee
needs adjustment.
• Use a lighter tamp.
• Use a coarser grind.
• Use less coffee.
• Use more coffee.
• Use a finer grind.
• Use a firmer tamp.
• Use more coffee.
• Use a finer grind.
• Use a firmer tamp.
• Use a small diameter espresso
cup.
• Use freshly ground coffee from
fresh whole beans.
• Wait for machine to reach at
least 10 PSI on pressure gauge.
If machine does not reach 10
PSI within 30 minutes, refer to
mechanical guide in this
manual.
• Preheat filter holder and cups
with top cup warmer or hot
warmer tap.
• Install water filter or change
cartridge in existing filter.
• Adjust amount and/or grind
texture of coffee as needed.
