The second switch (or position 2) will activate the heating circuit in your machine and allow your machine to heat and function normally. This function is used mostly by technicians when diagnosing problems and servicing your machine. The first switch (or position 1) will turn on all functions in your coffee machine, excluding your heating circuit.
For example, on a CMA Machine (Wega or Astoria) you will have positions 0, 1 and 2, whereas on a La Cimbali or Rancilio machine, you may have two different switches. This may be indicated with two different switches or one switch with different positions. Ask yourself, have you tried turning your machine on and off Most machines have power switches that can be set in more than one position. This is a classic example of how something so simple can be so detrimental. FAULT: MACHINE NOT HEATING AND NO STEAMĬause: On/off switch is in the wrong position. So before you blame the machine and call a technician, let’s see how you can work through some common problems and get your machine back working in tip-top shape. Nine times out of 10, faults are a result of poor maintenance, care, and user error. You should always have a backup plan in case of a fault, but before you hit panic mode, let’s run through my list of the top 10 common faults found in espresso machines. There’s a line of customers outside your hole-in-the-wall window ready to grab their coffee-to-go, and docket orders keep piling up. Your machine has thrown a wobbly in the middle of service. Maurizio Marcocci of Service Sphere shares common espresso machine errors, and provides simple solutions to avoid panic and costly downtime.