Capresso coffee maker brews extremely slowly; it takes much longer than normal to fill the carafe.

Safety first: Unplug and allow the unit to cool before cleaning internal water paths.

Steps:

• Check filter basket: Ensure you are not overfilling with very fine coffee grounds. Try a coarser grind and avoid compressing the grounds.
• Clean the filter holder: Remove the filter basket and clean the drip hole and drip stop valve. Coffee oils and fines can clog this area.
• Clean shower screen: Wipe the underside of the brew head/shower screen with a damp cloth. If removable, soak in warm soapy water and scrub gently.
• Descale thoroughly: Run a full descaling cycle, then repeat if the machine has never been descaled. Slow flow is often due to scale in the thermoblock.
• If still slow: The pump may be weakening or internal tubing may be heavily restricted. Pump or tubing replacement may be required.