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Coffee grounds are not compact and are too wet

Coffee grounds are not compact and are too wet — Grind setting or oily beans

Siemens · Fully Automatic Espresso Machines

What does Coffee grounds are not compact and are too wet mean?

The used coffee grounds are not forming compact pucks and are excessively wet. This indicates an issue with the grinding level or the type of coffee beans.

Common Causes

  • The grinding level is not set optimally
  • Coffee beans are too oily

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Adjust the grinder to a coarser or finer setting to find the optimal level.

  2. 2

    Use a different type of bean that is less oily.

  3. 3

    Refer to 'Adjusting the grinding level' on Page 18.

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Source: Siemens Fully Automatic Espresso Machines
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