Coffee tastes weak or watery even when using the same amount of coffee.

Safety first: Unplug before adjusting internal components; external adjustments can be done with power off.

• Adjust grind: For bean-to-cup Kenwood machines, set the grinder to a finer setting (one step at a time) and test.
• Increase dose: Use the strength or aroma setting to increase the coffee dose if your model supports it.
• Preheat: Run a rinse cycle or brew a small cup and discard it to preheat the system before making your main coffee.
• Descale: If water is not hot enough due to scale, descaling can improve extraction.