Philips Saeco Sirena SIN025RX Manuel D'utilisation page 13

Problem Possible cause
The machine does not Machine is not connected to the
turn on. power source.
The espresso is too cold. The portafilter has not been
preheated.
Cold cups.
Milk froth does not form. The steam wand is clogged.
The milk is too warm.
Espresso does not brew. The LEDS 16, 18, 20 and 22 blink
rapidly at the same time.
The espresso is Too little espresso in the portafilter.
dispensed too fast; the
The grind is too coarse.
crema does not form.
Espresso is old or not suitable.
Espresso is not No water.
dispensed, or dispensed
The grind is too fine.
only in drips.
Espresso is packed too tightly in the
portafilter.
Too much espresso in the portafilter. Reduce the quantity of espresso in the
The hot water/steam knob (6) is
open.
The machine has limescale build-up. Descale the machine (section 10).
The filter in the portafilter is clogged. Clean the filter (section 19) and
Pods not suitable.
The rubber gasket adapter and
plastic support peg is missing.
Espresso is dispensed The portafilter is incorrectly inserted
from the edges. in the brew unit.
Upper edge of the portafilter is dirty.
The gasket of the brew unit is dirty.
Too much espresso in the portafilter. Reduce the quantity of the espresso.
Pod is not inserted correctly.
The machine does not The hot water/steam knob is open.
dispense water after the
tank has been refilled.
Please contact the service center for any faults not covered in the above table, or when the
suggested solutions do not solve the problem.
Solution
Connect the machine to the power
source.
Preheat the portafilter (section 5.1).
Preheat the cups on the warming plate
or warm with hot water.
Ensure the steam wand is clean and
the air hole at the top is clear.
Use cold milk.
Prime the water circuit as described in
section 4.5.
Add espresso (section 5).
Use a finer grind of espresso; make
sure you are using the back pressure
adapter (rubber gasket adapter) for
single and double shots.
Use fresh ground espresso.
Refill tank with water (section 4.4).
Use a coarser grind.
Shake the ground espresso in the
portafilter.
portafilter.
Close the knob (6) by turning it
counter-clockwise all the way.
portafilter.
Change type of pod (use only single
pods).
Insert the rubber gasket adapter and
plastic support peg (see section 5.1).
Insert the portafilter correctly (section
5).
Clean the rim of the portafilter.
Clean the gasket of the brew unit.
Insert the pod correctly.
Close the hot water/steam knob by
turning it counter-clockwise. Then
open the knob again, by turning it
clockwise.
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