Problem Cause
Dose Too High
Too much coffee in the basket, potentially touching the shower screen
How to Identify This Issue
- 1Puck sticks to shower screen
- 2Uneven extraction patterns
- 3Excessive resistance
- 4Channeling issues
- 5Difficulty locking in portafilter
Visual Cues
Ground texture and uniformity
Puck surface and distribution
Symptoms of This Issue
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Solutions for Dose Too High
Decrease Coffee Dose
75% success rate
Remove 0.5-1g of coffee from your portafilter basket. Leave adequate headspace below the shower screen.
Expected Result
Less resistance, faster extraction, cleaner flavor profile.
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Use a Scale
90% success rate
Weigh your coffee dose and espresso output with a 0.1g precision scale. Aim for consistent input/output ratios.
Expected Result
Reproducible results, easier troubleshooting, precise recipe development.
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