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coffee delivered too slowly

Coffee delivered too slowly (in drops) — Grinding coarseness or quantity adjustment needed

DeLonghi · ESAM4200 Espresso Machine

What does coffee delivered too slowly mean?

If the coffee is dispensed very slowly, sometimes only in drops, the grinding coarseness or quantity may be set incorrectly.

Common Causes

  • Grinding adjustment knob is turned too far clockwise (grind too fine).
  • Grinding quantity selector knob is set too high (too much coffee grounds).

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Turn the grinding adjustment knob (inside the bean container, Fig. 17) one click anticlockwise to make the grind coarser.

  2. 2

    Test with a few coffees and adjust one click at a time until delivery is satisfactory.

  3. 3

    If using the grinding quantity selector (Fig. 7), ensure it is not set too high, especially for two cups.

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