DeLonghi Icona Pump Espresso ECOV310 (Vintage) Questions & Answers
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Hi, my icona suddenly stopped working. I press the coffee button when it turns green, but coffee drips out really slow and has a really bitter to almost burned taste. This problem first occurred when I opened a new pack of coffee (same one I always use). The machine is completely clean and descaled. Also the steam wand is working just fine.
Hi G.K. Are you using fresh beans or pre-ground. If using fresh beans try grinding on a higher setting as your beans are very fresh when you open a new pack the water may not be able to infuse fully. If you are using pre ground the same issues occur due to the freshness of your package and with pre-ground try not tamping your coffee really tight.
I bought one that was not used for 6 months. The steamer is not working, the hot water is not coming out from the steamer and the machine goes really hot. Should I try to decalc it?
Hi Mari-Ann, since it was not used for 6 months there could be an air blockage. Try rinsing through the coffee section as well as the steam wand. How did the descale work for you?
just got my machine and love it... but the on indicator light doesn't go ...it did the first time i used it, but hasn't since?
Normal???
Hi ,Kerry , your referring to the top red light , mine stays on until I turn it off, mmm , maybe a fault with the unit . The second light , green , will come on once the unit it hot enough , I still get water out of it even when the light switches off ( I like a large latte).hope this helps , Linda
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I just got my mashine and it seems to work Well apart from one little issue - the handle for inserting the coffee is so tight i feel i might breake the machine is there anyway to make it fit easier?
Thanks
Sigrid
Hey Sigrid, From my experience with the machine and what I've noticed there is 2 reasons why this handle is tight, first one when the machine is brand new the seal is new and tight but it gets softer as you use it and second reason is overfilling the container with coffee makes harder to lock in place, nothing to worry you won't break it, the machine is tougher than it looks. !!!!
Cheers
Al
Just got the machine and very happy with it except: coffee drips unequally from both drips. I clean it after every coffee shot, tried using pods and different grinds levels but nothing helps. Any suggestions?
Hi Danieli I just found out this machine is only good for 1 coffee a day??? Go figure!!! Is your handle clean?? (Where u put the coffee/pod)??? You might need to get a pin and clean every little hole and pull it all apart and scrub it clean. Hope this helps ???
Check if the machine is levelled
I have followed the instructions for first time use but coffee comes out for a few seconds then it is just brown water. We have not managed to get a good coffee yet. Please help!
If that is happening then coffee is grounded too coarse. You could tango it firmer but coarser ground will do much better. Use the double with a coarser ground and fairly firm tamp. Should be about 20 second lag after pushing the button before coffee starts to flow
My Red Icona 50/50 makes a good crema and then a bad black one. Don't get it.
I've never had a problem with the crema. Try trouble shooting this on the internet. Good luck.
I only use a cheap grinder and although I am pretty good at getting a consistent grind, I have found that when I am a bit off (tired or just rushing) I have messed up my grind and it has affected the crema (too fine).
Other than that, as already stated - troubleshoot
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