When calibrating, no liquid comes out.

Keep pressing > during calibration until liquid appears, and check that the BEAKER and nozzle are correctly fitted.

When calibrating, the liquid does not come out straight.

Check that the nozzle is correctly fitted and clean — a loose or dirty nozzle deflects the stream.

Deformed esferiko

Usually points to a dosing or bath issue. Compare your result with the photo and review the dosing.

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Deformed esferiko
esferiko full of air

Indicates air in the circuit. Recalibrate until the liquid runs clean and continuous.

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Air inside the esferiko
esferiko full of alginate (dirty auger)

Clean the auger and the tube — alginate residue contaminates the sphere.

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Dirty auger
Too much alginate in the tube

Reduce the amount of alginate and clean the tube before the next batch.

Too little alginate in the tube

Increase the alginate slightly, following the recipe.

Sauce with high fat content

Very fatty sauces can hinder spherification — adjust the recipe or reduce the fat.