Nespresso Troubleshooting Essenza Mini
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First use or after a long period of non-use
First use or after a long period of non-use
- Please follow the instructions below or watch the video.
- Rinse the water tank before filling with potable water. Place a container.
- To turn the machine ON, press either the Espresso or Lungo button. Blinking Lights: heating up (25 seconds). Steady Lights: ready.
- Press the Lungo button to rinse the machine. Repeat 3 times.
- To turn the machine off before automatic Auto Off mode, press both the Espresso and Lungo buttons simultaneously.
Coffee preparation
Coffee preparation
- Please follow the instructions below or watch the video.
- To turn the machine ON, press either the Espresso or Lungo button. Blinking Lights: heating up (25 seconds). Steady Lights: ready.
- Lift the lever completely and insert the capsule.
- Close the lever and place a cup under the coffee outlet.
- Press the Espresso (40 ml) or the Lungo (110 ml) button to start. Preparation will stop automatically. To stop the coffee flow or top up your coffee, press again.
- Remove the cup. Lift and close the lever to eject the capsule into the used capsule container.
Personalize your coffee size
Personalize your coffee size
- Please follow the instructions below or watch the video.
- Turn the machine on and wait for it to be in ready mode (steady lights). Fill the water tank with fresh potable water and insert the capsule.
- Place a cup under the coffee outlet. Press and hold the Espresso or Lungo button. Release button once the desired volume is served. LED will blink fast 3 times to confirm new setting. Water volume level is now stored.
Restoring quantity to factory settings
Restoring quantity to factory settings
- Default factory settings:
- Espresso cup: 40 ml
- Lungo cup: 110 ml
- Auto Off mode: 9 minutes.
With machine turned off, press and hold down the Lungo button for 5 seconds. - LEDS will blink fast 3 times to confirm machine has been reset to factory settings.
- LEDs will then continue to blink normally, as heating up, until ready. Steady Lights: ready.
Emptying the system before a period of non-use or before a repair
Emptying the system before a period of non-use or before a repair
- Please follow the instructions below or watch the video.
- To enter the emptying mode, press both the Espresso and Lungo buttons to turn the machine off.
- Remove the water tank and open the lever. Place a container under the coffee outlet.
- Press both the Espresso and Lungo buttons for 5 seconds. Both LEDs blink alternatively.
- Emptying process begins. Machine switches off automatically when procedure is finished.
- Close the lever. Empty and clean the used capsule container, the drip tray and the drip base.
Cleaning
Cleaning
- Please follow the instructions below or watch the video.
- Empty the drip tray, the drip base and the capsule container every day. Also remove the water tank with its lid and clean them all with odorless detergent and rinse with warm / hot water.
- Dry with a fresh and clean towel, cloth or paper and reassemble all parts. Clean the coffee outlet and inside the machine regularly with a damp cloth.
Descaling
Descaling
- Please follow the instructions below or watch the video.
- Duration approximately 15 minutes. Lift and close the lever to eject the capsule into the used capsule container.
- Empty the drip tray, drip base and used capsule container.
- Pour 1 Nespresso descaling liquid sachet into the water tank. Fill the water tank up to the 0.6 litre line with potable water.
- Place a container (minimum volume 1 litre) under the coffee outlet.
- To enter the descaling mode, while the machine is turned ON, press the espresso, lungo and hot water buttons for 5 seconds.
- Both LEDs blink.
- Press the Lungo button and wait until the water tank is empty.
- Refill the water tank with the used descaling solution collected in the container and repeat steps 4 and 7.
- Empty and rinse the water tank. Fill with fresh potable water.
- When ready, repeat steps 4 and 7 to now rinse the machine. Repeat twice.
- To exit the descaling mode, press both the Epresso and Lungo buttons for 5 seconds.
- Empty the drip base.
Energy Saving
Energy Saving
- This machine is equipped with an energy saving feature. To change this setting: With machine being turned off, press and hold the Espresso button for 5 seconds. The Espresso button will blink to indicate the current setting.
- The machine will automatically enter Auto Off mode after 9 minutes. To change this setting press the Espresso button: One time for Auto Off mode after 30 minutes. One more time for Auto Off mode after 9 minutes.
- To exit the energy saving mode press the Lungo button for 5 seconds.
No light indicator.
- Check the mains, plug, voltage, and fuse. In case of problems, call Nespresso on 8001166612.
No coffee, no water.
- First use: fill water tank with warm water (max. 55° C) and run through machine.
- Water tank is empty. Fill water tank.
- Descale if necessary; see Descaling section.
Coffee comes out very slowly.
- Flow speed depends on the coffee variety.
- Descale if necessary; see Descaling section.
Coffee is not hot enough.
- Preheat cup.
- Descale if necessary; see Descaling section.
Capsule area is leaking (water in capsule container).
- Position capsule correctly. If leakages occur, call Nespresso on 8001166612.
No coffee, just water runs out (despite inserted capsule).
- In case of problems, call Nespresso on 8001166612.
Irregular blinking.
- Send appliance to repair or call Nespresso on 8001166612.
Specifications
Weight
2.3 Kg
2.3 Kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
11 x 32.5 x 20.5 cm
11 x 32.5 x 20.5 cm
Removable water tank
0.6 litre
0.6 litre
Used capsules container capacity
6 capsules
6 capsules
Automatic power off
after 9 minutes
after 9 minutes
Warranty
2 years
2 years