Fault Codes Help for Flair Flair 58

Flair Flair 58

The Flair 58 is a professional-grade, manual espresso machine designed for home use. It features a lever-operated system for building pressure and extracting espresso. The machine includes a lever assembly with a brew base, a pressure gauge, a plunger stem, a brew cylinder, a detachable preheat cable with a controller, a 58mm portafilter with a low flow basket, a drip tray, and a tamper. It allows for preheating of the brew cylinder to three different temperatures (low, medium, high) based on roast level. The machine is designed for portability, allowing brewing without being plugged in once preheated.

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Brew Head Cools Too Quickly

Espresso shot cools before completion.

Solutions:

Increase preheat temperature setting or preheat for a longer duration.

Detachable Cable Connection Issue

4-pin connector not connecting/disconnecting easily.

Solutions:

Locate textured arrows and unseat connector carefully.

Friction-Lock Too Tight/Loose

Quick release not functioning correctly.

Solutions:

Use included wrench to adjust tension – tighten for more resistance, loosen if needed. Do not overtighten.

Lever Alignment Issue

Lever does not align properly with base.

Solutions:

Tighten the screws firmly, ensuring lever alignment before tightening.

Low Pressure/Weak Shot

Insufficient pressure during brewing.

Solutions:

Increase tamping force, adjust grind size to finer setting, and check for blockages.

Plunger Disengagement

Plunger stem and tab disengage during operation.

Solutions:

Remove plunger, re-orient the tab correctly, and re-insert.

Preheat Controller - No Lights

Preheat controller does not illuminate.

Solutions:

Check power supply connection. Contact customer service if issue persists.

Preheat Temperature Incorrect

Brew cylinder not reaching desired temperature.

Solutions:

Verify correct temperature setting (low, medium, high). Contact customer service if issue persists.

Water Not Filling Brew Head

Valve plunger not opening properly.

Solutions:

Ensure plunger stem is fully raised to open valve. Check for and remove any blockages.