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Saeco Vienna Plus Home Espresso Machine Superautomatic - right now,we like the machine. However, we cannot seem to get it to brew a decent cup of espresso. The first half is good and then goes to way too much water. Think I understand the grind adjustment, but hasn't seemed to matter. Not sure if I understand "turn only when grinding" direction. That's the only time I have made an adjustment and it's down to 6 or so (8 was recommended) and it hasn't seemed to change. Any suggestions? Thanks. Kenneth A. Steiner

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Grinder is only turn to a smaller # when its grinding. You can turn to a larger # any time. There is a dial on the panel that controls how much water goes through the brew unit.
What do your grinds look like. If they are like sugar granules your Ok, but if they are very coarse you grinder has come apart and needs to be cleaned and snaped back together. If you look at the white cork screw in the center of the grinder it should be centered and not to one side.

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