Coffee only comes out in drips — Coffee is ground too finely or water hardness is incorrect

What does Coffee in drips mean?

If coffee only comes out in drips, it often means the coffee is ground too finely, obstructing the system, or there might be an issue with limescale due to incorrect water hardness settings.

• Coffee is ground too finely, which clogs the system.
• Water hardness may not have been correctly set.
• Limescale buildup in the system.

Click steps to track your progress.

1. 1

   Adjust the grinder to a coarser setting (refer to Chapter 2 'Preparation – Adjusting the grinder').

2. 2

   Perform a descaling cycle for the machine (refer to Chapter 5 'Maintenance – Descaling the machine').

3. 3

   Verify that the water hardness setting in the machine's programming accurately reflects your local water supply.