Water in a De’Longhi Magnifica grounds container: normal rinse or leak?
De’Longhi states that a small amount is normal because of condensation and automatic rinsing. The useful question is whether the quantity is small and stable or large and increasing.
Before you start
- ✓Switch off normally before removing containers.
- ✓Dry the outside and the surface beneath the machine.
- ✓Do not tilt or open the machine.
Checks to run in order
Magnifica S / Evo / Start
- 01
Reset the observation
Empty the grounds container whenever the drip tray is removed, even if it holds little coffee. Dry both and refit the tray and its grille completely.
✓ After this stepNo water is visible beneath the correctly seated machine. - 02
Observe one rinse and one coffee
Let the normal automatic rinse finish, then make one coffee. A few drops in the grounds area can be normal; record a puddle, repeated overflow or water under the appliance as abnormal.
✓ After this stepThe amount stays small and does not increase rapidly. - 03
Clean the infuser only as permitted
After a complete shutdown with the machine button, remove the infuser only if the exact manual permits it. Soak about five minutes in water, rinse without detergent, air-dry and never use a dishwasher.
✓ After this stepThe infuser removes and refits without force.
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Manufacturer instructions used
Official manufacturer source
FAQ · De’Longhi Magnifica
Is a little water in the grounds container normal?
Yes, a small stable amount can result from condensation and rinsing. A large or increasing amount is not treated as normal.