De'Longhi
Over-Compacted Coffee Puck
Coffee grounds are very dry and machine struggles to brew
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Possible Causes
Grind too fine, Coffee strength too high, Blocked brew group filter, Excessive pump pressure or valve issue
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug before cleaning filters.
- Adjust grind coarser: Move one or two steps coarser while grinder runs.
- Reduce strength: Lower the coffee strength setting.
- Clean brew group filters: Rinse and brush the upper and lower filters.
- If machine still strains: A technician should check the overpressure valve and brew group.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Brew Group Filter Screen
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