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coffee delivered too fast, not creamy

Coffee delivered too fast and not creamy enough — Grinding coarseness or quantity adjustment needed

DeLonghi · ESAM4200 Espresso Machine

What does coffee delivered too fast, not creamy mean?

If the coffee comes out too quickly and lacks a rich crema, the grind may be too coarse or the coffee quantity insufficient.

Common Causes

  • Grinding coarseness regulator is set too coarse (too far anticlockwise).
  • Grinding quantity selector knob is set too low (not enough coffee grounds).

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Turn the right-hand Grinding quantity selector knob (Fig. 7) clockwise to increase the amount of coffee ground.

  2. 2

    Proceed by trial and error to find the correct position of the knob.

  3. 3

    If the cream is still unsatisfactory after several coffees, turn the grinding adjustment knob (Fig. 17) one click clockwise to make the grind finer.

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