Posted 2 days ago

DeLonghi ECP 33.21 Coffee Machine troubleshooting

Whenever I use my DeLonghi ECP 33.21 Coffee Machine the coffee always comes out watery. I have made sure to put in the correct amount of ground coffee but i can see that when the water comes out the filter that it is very diluted and not dark coffee brwown.
Any ideas welcome.
Thanks a lot!
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  1. MadeDixonsCry's avatar
    Tamper it harder
  2. Xippi's avatar
    First things that come to mind

    1. Are you using ground coffee specifically for espresso? This is a fine grind. Coarse coffee will not extract and you'll end up with pond water.
    2. Using old, stale coffee can do this
    3. REALLY press the tamp down on the coffee.

    Is this a new fault? Was it working before? If so, what's changed?
    happyguy17's avatar
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    1 Yes
    2 No
    3 Bought it ex-display and ended it up in a cupboard for about 2 years and then decided to actually use it....
  3. Xippi's avatar
    Is the filter blocked, and the water is by-passing , running down the side of the filter and not through the coffee?
    happyguy17's avatar
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    how would i check or clean this if this is the case?
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