Smeg ECF01RDAU (Red) Questions & Answers

We received this machine for Christmas.2019. We love it, however since we started using it the orange light, indicating that the machine needs descaling has come on 4 times (today is 1 April 2020). I have completed the descaling process 3 times, once with descaling solution about a month ago. The light came on again today. Can someone please tell me if there could be a problem or is this common. We average about 5 coffees a day. Thank you

The steam button is orange. What does that mean?

i have misplaced my manual What does the flashing red light mean on my smeg cofeemaker? Located in the front of machine underneath the clock reading

I have a new Smegsm pump expresso machine. The coffee I have been making is too weak. I have used the same ground and type of coffeee in a stovetop machine and the strength is fine. Have you any suggestions? I think I have set the temperature to 'high'.

I would l also like to make steamed milk with less froth? is that possible?

Hi Smeg,

I’ve had my machine a month now and have purchased a bag of locally ground coffee.

I’m finding that the filter cups are coming or very wet, and hard to dispose of the coffee inside them.

I’m new to home coffee machines and any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

We are on our third replacement machine. Same problem AGAIN. For the record, I'm a Consultant Engineer. I used to write technical manuals for robotic products:

So this latest machine now has the orange flashing light. Nowhere in the manual does it state what a FLASHING orange light means. Our first machine had a steady orange light (to notify that it needs descaling). Then, one day it started flashing, and after descaling (which has step/s missing in the instructions BTW - so you will never descale following these instructions alone) - continued to flash. They sent a replacement. It too reached the Flashing orange scenario. Unable to clear, they sent a third machine in Oct 18. now we have a flashing orange light...again!

What do I do now?

Hi, I'm thinking about getting the Smeg ECF01 as I would like to use ESE pods, as we want to avoid capsules that contain aluminium. Could someone please advise:
1 - Are there any aluminium components in this machine, eg in the filter inserts?
2 - Are the 7g ESE pods adequate for a regular size cup of coffee, or is it preferable to buy 10g or 14g pods to use with this machine? Thanks.

Hi,
I have a machine that is a few days old. I make one double espresso shot and froth 100ml milk - and after turning the lever back having cleared out the water / steam, the one and two cup blinking lights flash continually - they do not turn off after a few seconds - and they keep flashing until the machine turns itself off after the default time has elapsed. So no further coffees can be made unless I manually switch the machine off and restart.
Is this a fault?
Thanks.

Apologies - I posted initially in the "Review" section but think that is okay as I love the machine! I purchased this machine (RED) about 6 weeks ago now (May 2018) from Peters of Kensingon (online) and it is a lovely looking little beastie and makes a very nice coffee! Unfortunately I am also having a problem with the ON/OFF switch being stuck in the "ON" position and initially thought it was something I would have to live with - after checking here on Product Review I see it appears to be a problem with some machines - aside from that it makes a nice coffee with an excellent crema - unfortunately have no way of getting it back there as I don't drive a car and health problems - any help appreciated. I really do love the machine and SMEG products, have also bought and used your microwaves only over the past 10 years never having a problem with them and wouldn't consider another brand (hope I don't jinx myself!). I look forward to hearing from someone ... thank you

I have just bought this machine and followed instructions for first use. No water comes out whatsoever. The water tank is fitted correctly, Anyone had similar problem?

Purchased through Harvey Norman Marion South Australia very happy with unit . One question ...After making one successful serve the two cup symbols flash constantly frustrating to the point I have to turn off to reset for another cup.. is this normal as there is no information in booklet for this issue ??