Smeg ECF01 Questions & Answers (page 2 of 9)

Hi,

The machine works fine when I make a coffee and then press the steamer button to froth the milk. However after I use the steamer for the milk, I am unable to make another coffee as the two espressos frantically blink. I can only make another coffee unless I turn the machine off and on again.

Is this a fault in the machine as I have only had it 4 weeks?

Victor

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

My milk is always so bubbly when I steam it with the machine. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong I’ve tried all of the hints and tips. I’m after that glossy smooth finish. I’m wondering if the wand is the issue? Is it too short and wide?

Hi,
I also have the issue of very slow flow through the grouphead. The coffee trickles out taking around 2 mins to fill half an espresso cup. Could the filter be blocked? I have descaled the machine and all the filters. Many thanks

Where can I get a printable user manual for my coffee machine

Which ESE coffee pods fit the coffee machine?

Why is the filter arm on my coffee machine so tight? Neither myself or my husband can get it into the machine easily - we have to hold the entire machine down firmly and even then it's hard to get the filter arm attached and the machine moves all over the place in the process.

It's also impossible to attach the filter arm with the 2 cup filter inserted when it's filled with 2 level scoops of coffee. Second machine to have this problem - be honest, is there a batch with a manufacturing fault around?

My Smeg 50's style coffee maker is new, just a week old and this morning as soon as drip started, a small red light began to flash during the brew.
I did forget to add the coffee to the filter, is this why ?

Hi, are there any compatible filter holders available on the market? I mean other then SMEG original one?

Hi there
My Smeg coffee machine is around 2 years old
The steam button regularly turns orange & I descale accordingly. However this time the steam button is flashing orange? I can’t seem to get past it, for example pressing the steam button for 10 seconds is not activating descaling as it normally does. The steam wand won’t work at all while it’s flashing, however the espresso does still pour.
Thanks in advance Nicola

I just bought this machine, but have not been able to use the filter in the wand as the filter does not drop into the wand - just sits above it and then the wand will not slide into place - is there some way I should be putting the wand in place with the filter or is the filter more of a measuring tool...confused?

What is the internal parts of Smeg espresso machine made of?

Hi there. I've just brought a smeg coffee machine. Sometimes when I've finished making the coffee I take the coffee handle out and the coffee grind is all soggy(not hard) . Whys that please and how do I stop it from happening

Hello, I received an ECF01 as a gift. I plugged it in now all three main lights are flashing three times and it does not appear to be working. Any help?

Hi. My Smeg coffee machine frother isn’t working properly. It froths for 10 seconds if that. The milk is still really cold and not frothed at all. I’ve done the setting thing to adjust the temperature but this has had no effect. Is there anything I can do?

Hi there, the two buttons on the left keep flashing. I cannot seem to reset. Cheers,

The steam button is orange. What does that mean?

Hi I have done a descale but still have orange light

Hi, my double shot portafilter seems to be blocked. Can I buy spare ones anywhere?

Hi,
Igot water tank leak. Must be true a connection with a machine itself. How can it be fixed?
Many thanks
Ed