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TROUBLE SHOOTING: When the X7.

1 does not release water to commence brewing


Air blocks can form in the water line of espresso machines. This can happen if a machine is just out of the box or if it has
been turned off and not used for a period of time. An air block will prevent water from flowing through the inner tubes
and will prevent the water from being dispensed from the machine.

Follow the instructions in the manual that came with your machine for turning the machine on and for preparing coffee
(pages 17 and 18). If coffee is not being expressed, most likely there is an air block in the lines.

To eliminate the air block, do the following:

STEP 1 STEP 2
Press the steam button located on the far right. The When the machine reaches proper temperature, the
steam icon in the central circle will light up. blue light will come on.

STEP 3 STEP 4
Place a steaming pitcher under the steam arm. Press To switch the machine back to make an espresso,
the steam button once and wait for steam to start press the large cup button. The small cup icon in the
coming out of the steam arm. This could take a few central circle with flash yellow.
seconds. You will also hear a “thumping” sound. This
is normal. Once steam has come through, press the
steam button again to stop the flow.

STEP 5 STEP 6
With the steaming pitcher under the steam arm, You are now ready to make espresso. Place a capsule
Press down on the steam button and hold for 4-5 into the capsule holder, insert the holder into the
seconds. KEEP YOUR FINGER ON THE STEAM BUTTON machine. With a cup under the spout, press the large
UNTIL THE STEAM BEGINS TO FLOW. ONLY AT THIS cup button. Water will begin to flow and your
POINT CAN YOU NOW RELEASE THE BUTTON. The espresso will be made.
flow will stop automatically. At this point, the large
cup button will light up.

If issues persists or should you experience any other problems, please call our Customer Care
help line at 877-854-4141 and we will be happy to assist you.

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