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Coffee machine DeLonghi ECAM 22.110 - weak coffee in the option of a large cup

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  • #1 17273786
    sc12
    Level 1  
    Posts: 1
    Hello,

    2 months ago I bought a DeLonghi ECAM 22.110 machine. I had no complaints, everything seems to be working fine, but I noticed that when choosing coffee in a large cup, the coffee is just terribly weak. Heavily diluted. What could be the reason for this? The standard settings include a small cup for 40ml of coffee and a large cup for 120ml. To have normal coffee I have to press the button of two small cups into one cup. Everything is ok in this case.

    However, when I choose the option of a large coffee or two large coffee, even the color of the coffee is more like tea, it does not smell like coffee and is just weak. Should I advertise the coffee machine, is there anything I can do? Could it be coffee? I don't know what I had before, now I have 5/10.
    Well, as I mentioned before, with a small cup there is no problem, the coffee is very good.
    The problem only arises when you turn on the long coffee option. Will you help?
    Thank you in advance
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  • #3 17584093
    Konrsar
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    Hi, I'll dig out the topic. The coffee started to weaken overnight. It is very average at the maximum. Recently, I was setting up a new coffee machine, the coffee grounds had the shape of discs, for me it looks like the attachment. Coffee machine under warranty. Coffee machine DeLonghi ECAM 22.110 - weak coffee in the option of a large cup
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  • #4 17584107
    nioop

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    In my opinion, the maintenance of the brew group bows.
    Disassemble, wash and lubricate. It should be positioned correctly within 10 coffees after the treatment.
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  • #5 17665162
    makowsk
    Level 12  
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    I had exactly the same problem, the coffee was falling out everywhere but into the container. The guilty party turned out to be a dirty piston that did not run smoothly as it should. I disassembled the brewing unit and the plunger with a strainer and cleaned everything thoroughly.
    Check the seals, replace if necessary and lubricate with food grease.
  • #6 17674376
    Sowa0101
    Level 8  
    Posts: 8
    Rate: 10
    Simple coffee on the sides of the infuser scattered
    Even new and lubricated ones will not get dirty
    The seals should be replaced every two years
    Lubricate as it starts to work harder
    What to lubricate, Vaseline
    best regards

    Added after 11 [minutes]:

    And that one is sprinkled like coffee, and here are discs
    reduce grinding grain, lubricate the brewing unit, check the strainer
    Thermoblock looks dry inside
  • #7 17902476
    Misiek85
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    It's not esam, so lubrication doesn't help much here. If someone regulated the grinder, the machine could remember a different setting. You have to give the maximum taste and squeeze a large coffee, observe the discs and the grinding time of the grinder. Whether it lengthens or not. And the scattering can indicate broken regulators in the casing of the coffee machine.
  • #8 18539027
    lukasb4
    Level 12  
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    Can you elaborate on these broken regulators in the housing? I have 23,450 ecama and the discs are also falling apart. Today I was wrong and lubricated, but it's too late for coffee. I am also not sure about the adjustment of the grinder. How is it going to be?
  • #9 18539266
    Misiek85
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    When you open the door in the construction you will see two such movable plastics called a regulator. On the left and on the right, just at the edge of the hole that closes the door.
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  • #10 20153576
    yarog
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    Misiek85 wrote:
    It's not esam, so lubrication doesn't help much here. If someone was regulating the grinder, the machine could remember a different setting. You have to give the maximum taste and squeeze a large coffee, observe the discs and the grinding time of the grinder. Whether it lengthens or not. And the scattering can indicate broken regulators in the casing of the coffee machine.


    I have the same, coffee "big cup" weak. The 5s grinding time of the grinder is set to the maximum coffee strength, similar to the min. The coffee rings fall apart in the coffee grounds container.
    Can someone help
    The coffee machine has already been serviced twice, the first time they replaced the top microswitch and it worked
    After the second complaint, the Krakow website returned with a note that the equipment was operational. But Lura coffee and power regulation, it's hard to notice that it changes anything.
    Someone can help?
  • #11 20776388
    jar3ck1
    Level 4  
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    Misiek85 wrote:
    You need to give max flavor and press a large coffee, watch the disks and grinder grinding time. Does it get longer or not.


    And if it doesn't get longer, what could be the cause?
    .
  • #12 20784090
    rostex
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    Try the encoder reset procedure.
    1. Press and hold the ON/STAND-BY and 1 ESPRESSO buttons, set the main switch on the back of the unit to the I position.
    2. To complete the procedure, turn on the unit and then perform a "wash/heat" cycle; then turn off the unit by pressing the ON/STAND-BY button and unplug the unit.
  • #13 20789019
    jar3ck1
    Level 4  
    Posts: 4

    @rostex after this procedure, the grinder works even shorter, i.e. less than 3 seconds. The only way that works is to force the error with too much coffee. Unfortunately, after this error, only 1 or 2 subsequent coffees are prepared correctly, i.e. the grinder operates for 6 seconds at maximum coffee strength. Then everything returns to its previous state.

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around the DeLonghi ECAM 22.110 coffee machine, specifically addressing the issue of weak coffee when using the large cup option (120ml). Users report that the coffee produced is diluted and lacks flavor, resembling tea in color and aroma. Several potential causes are suggested, including the need for maintenance of the brew group, cleaning of the piston, and checking the grinder settings. Recommendations include disassembling and cleaning the brewing unit, lubricating components, and ensuring proper adjustment of the grinder. Some users mention that the machine has been serviced previously, yet the problem persists. A reset procedure for the encoder is also proposed as a troubleshooting step.
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TL;DR: ECAM 22.110 weak large‑cup coffee? Statistic: seals every 2 years; "Seals should be replaced every two years." Start with brew‑group cleaning, lubrication, and a finer grind. [Elektroda, Sowa0101, post #17674376]

Why it matters: This FAQ helps DeLonghi ECAM 22.110 owners fix weak or watery “large cup/long” coffee quickly and confidently.

Quick Facts

Why is my DeLonghi ECAM 22.110 large‑cup coffee weak or watery?

The large program dispenses about 120 ml vs about 40 ml for small, so flavor dilutes. Many owners press the small‑cup button twice into one mug to keep intensity. If your large cup looks tea‑colored and smells faint, that’s normal for long volume. [Elektroda, sc12, post #17273786]

What should I check first to fix weak coffee on ECAM 22.110?

Start with brew‑group maintenance. Remove the infuser, wash it thoroughly, and lubricate moving parts. After this, the mechanism should reposition itself within about 10 coffees. A freshly serviced group improves puck integrity and extraction consistency. "Disassemble, wash and lubricate." [Elektroda, nioop, post #17584107]

How do I clean and lubricate the brew group and piston?

Disassemble the brewing unit. Remove the plunger with the strainer and clean both thoroughly. Old coffee oils can slow the piston and reduce compression. Check the seals, replace if worn, and apply food‑safe grease to moving parts. Reassemble and test. Weak or scattered pucks often improve immediately after this service. [Elektroda, makowsk, post #17665162]

What lubricant should I use and how often should I replace seals?

Use a food‑safe grease as advised in the thread, e.g., petroleum jelly (Vaseline). Lubricate when the mechanism starts moving harder. Replace seals on a two‑year interval for reliability. "Seals should be replaced every two years." This simple maintenance helps restore pressure and taste. [Elektroda, Sowa0101, post #17674376]

How do I reset the encoder/dosing on ECAM 22.110?

Use this 3‑step reset:
  1. Press and hold ON/STAND‑BY and 1 ESPRESSO.
  2. While holding, set the rear main switch to I.
  3. Turn the unit on, run a wash/heat cycle, then turn it off with ON/STAND‑BY and unplug. This can restore normal grinding time behavior. [Elektroda, rostex, post #20784090]

After the reset, my grinder runs even shorter (<3 s). What does that mean?

This is an edge case reported by users. The grinder time dropped below 3 seconds post‑reset. Forcing a “too much coffee” error briefly raised grind time to about 6 seconds for only 1–2 cups, then it reverted. This pattern points to unstable dosing logic and needs service attention. [Elektroda, jar3ck1, post #20789019]

At max strength, should the grinder run longer on a large cup?

Yes. Set maximum taste and brew a large coffee while observing the grinder time and the pucks. It should lengthen. If it doesn’t, the machine may be using a different remembered setting or have a dosing issue. "Observe the discs and the grinding time... whether it lengthens or not." [Elektroda, Misiek85, post #17902476]

My coffee pucks crumble or scatter. How should I adjust the grind?

Make the grind finer (reduce the grinding grain). Lubricate the brewing unit and check the strainer for clogging. A finer grind and a smooth‑moving group increase compression, forming firm discs and improving taste. "Reduce grinding grain, lubricate the brewing unit, check the strainer." [Elektroda, Sowa0101, post #17674376]

Grounds are falling everywhere except the container. What’s the likely cause?

A dirty piston that doesn’t move smoothly can misdirect coffee grounds. Disassemble the brewing unit, clean the plunger and strainer thoroughly, check seals, and lubricate with food grease. Users report normal operation returning after this service. [Elektroda, makowsk, post #17665162]

What and where are the “regulators” that can break?

They are two movable plastic parts visible when you open the front door, on the left and right edges of the opening. Inspect them for cracks or misalignment. Damage here can affect puck handling and dosing alignment. Replace if faulty. [Elektroda, Misiek85, post #18539266]

Does lubricating help on ECAM 22.110, or not?

One expert cautions, "It’s not ESAM, so lubrication doesn’t help much here." That points toward grinder calibration memory or broken regulators instead. If lubrication doesn’t change grind time or puck quality, investigate dosing logic and hardware alignment. [Elektroda, Misiek85, post #17902476]

My grinder runs about 5 seconds on max strength and changes barely affect taste. What now?

Users report ~5 s grind at max strength with weak “big cup” and crumbling pucks. Document grind times and puck photos, and note any prior service (e.g., top microswitch replacement). Return the unit with this evidence so dosing control can be checked under warranty. [Elektroda, yarog, post #20153576]

What photos or data help diagnose weak coffee issues?

Share clear photos of coffee pucks after a good cup and after a weak cup. This reveals compression, crumble, and dose consistency. Techs can infer grind fineness and group condition from puck shape and integrity. [Elektroda, nioop, post #17275960]

Long coffee vs two small espressos: which gives stronger taste on ECAM 22.110?

Two small shots into one mug usually taste stronger. The large program dispenses about 120 ml versus about 40 ml for small, which dilutes flavor. Many owners use the two‑small‑cups method to match their preferred strength. [Elektroda, sc12, post #17273786]
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