De'Longhi EXAM440.55 coffee is not hot
Cause 1 of 32–3 minutes since the last drink, so the internal circuit has cooled. Source: FAQ: Coffee not hot (1), p. 61
First checkRun Rinse from the settings menu before the coffee.
Causes and checks
2–3 minutes since the last drink, so the internal circuit has cooled. Source: FAQ: Coffee not hot (1), p. 61
- Run Rinse from the settings menu before the coffee.
Coffee temperature set too low. Source: FAQ: Coffee not hot (2), p. 62
- Choose Medium or Max under Coffee temperature in the settings menu.
Descaling needed. Source: FAQ: Coffee not hot (3), p. 62
- Descale the machine. See Descale the Rivelia.
- Then check the water hardness setting matches your local water. See Set the water hardness.
All 3 causes checked. Contact De'Longhi Customer Services.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact De'Longhi Customer Services, delonghi.com/en-us/s/EXAM440.55.B. Numbers and service centres per country are listed on delonghi.com. Source: 3.2 Troubleshooting and repairs, p. 7
Other EXAM440.55 problems
- Milk has large bubbles, splashes from the spout, or has too little froth2 causes in the manual. First: milk not cold enough or unsuitable.
- Water tank is hard to removeThe tank needs tilting to release.
- Bean hopper is hard to fitLoose beans or coffee residue in the hopper socket.
Sources
- Instructions for use, Rivelia EXAM44X.5Y (English). De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l. Document 57132C8962, revision 03, 2026-05, 65 pages, en. library.delonghigroup.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Instructions for use, Coffee maker EXAM44X5Y, 120 V edition (English, French, Spanish). De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l. Document 57132C9620, revision 02 (file A1-57132C9620_02_0426), 2026-04, 86 pages, en-US. library.delonghigroup.com. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.