Coffee machine error codes and fault guides
Browse 58 published, evidence-gated Coffee machine guides. Each page states the supported model and region, official source, safe checks, and the point to stop.
Coffee machine fault guides
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the mains water supply is not working
Check water intake and empty the water container is identified by Miele's official manual as the mains water supply is not working. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
an internal fault covered by Miele's grouped coffee-machine message entry
F1 / F2 / F80 / F82 is identified by Miele's official manual as an internal fault covered by Miele's grouped coffee-machine message entry. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
the cup rim sensor is missing, incorrectly inserted, or has lost its reference position
F233 is identified by Miele's official manual as the cup rim sensor is missing, incorrectly inserted, or has lost its reference position. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
the milk valve is faulty and must be removed and cleaned
F307 is identified by Miele's official manual as the milk valve is faulty and must be removed and cleaned. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
the bean system must be set up again, possibly because coffee beans are jammed
F355 / F357–F362 is identified by Miele's official manual as the bean system must be set up again, possibly because coffee beans are jammed. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
an internal fault covered by Miele's grouped coffee-machine message entry
F74 / F77 / F225 is identified by Miele's official manual as an internal fault covered by Miele's grouped coffee-machine message entry. Follow the exact model-scoped checks and safety boundary below.
The Premium model is confirming its beverage-program reset
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Lattissima Premium machines covered by the Spain support entry explains the Lattissima Premium buttons flash after the milk and hot-water reset command. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
The machine is in descaling mode or has not completed warm-up
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Inissia, Essenza Mini, Pixie, and earlier OriginalLine models covered by the Chile support entry explains the machine keeps blinking and dispenses cold water. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
The machine is heating and has not reached ready state
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Vertuo Plus machines covered by the Thailand support FAQ explains the Vertuo Plus green light blinks after power-on and coffee cannot start immediately. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
The machine is warming up before it reaches ready mode
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Vertuo Next machines covered by the Thailand support FAQ explains the Vertuo Next white light blinks immediately after the head is closed and locked. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
The machine may be completing a firmware update
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Vertuo Next machines covered by the New Zealand support entry explains the Vertuo Next blinks white after connection to the Nespresso App. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
Coffee residue may be restricting the pyramid plate that punctures the capsule
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso OriginalLine machines covered by the Hungary troubleshooting FAQ explains coffee flow is partially or completely blocked at the capsule outlet. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
The machine may still be in descaling mode or warm-up after the mode was entered
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Essenza Mini, Inissia, Pixie, and Citiz machines covered by the support FAQ explains the two coffee buttons blink and the machine does not heat normally. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
The Lattissima Plus requires descaling
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Lattissima Plus machines covered by the Poland support entry explains the cappuccino button turns orange without blinking. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
The barcode-based extraction profile is not being read correctly
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Vertuo Plus, Vertuo Next, and Vertuo Pop machines covered by the Italy support FAQ explains a Vertuo Plus, Next, or Pop does not recognize capsules and dispenses different volumes. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
The carafe capsule is not compatible with Vertuo Plus
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Vertuo Plus machines covered by the Norway support FAQ explains a carafe pour-over-style capsule is offered to a Vertuo Plus and does not work. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
Milk residue may be blocking the frothing or steam path
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Lattissima machines covered by the Hungary support FAQ explains milk output is restricted or the clean light requires the milk circuit to be flushed. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
Nespresso recommends descaling by time or capsule count to limit mineral build-up
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso VertuoPlus and VertuoPlus Deluxe machines covered by the US FAQ explains the Vertuo machine shows the half red/half green or yellow descaling warning. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
The water-hardness setting may still be requesting descaling
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Lattissima Touch machines covered by the Denmark support FAQ explains the Lattissima Touch descaling light remains orange after a completed descaling program. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
Aeroccino 3 is not approved for dishwasher cleaning
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Aeroccino 3 frothers covered by the Romania support FAQ explains the owner wants to put an Aeroccino 3 in the dishwasher. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
Nespresso distinguishes Aeroccino 4 as dishwasher-compatible for the approved removable parts
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Aeroccino 4 frothers covered by the Romania support FAQ explains the owner needs to clean an Aeroccino 4 after milk use. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
Nespresso identifies a possible damaged capsule or leak after excluding normal waste water
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Vertuo UP machines covered by the Denmark support FAQ explains the cup remains empty even though the machine completes a cycle. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
Nespresso describes this amount as normal system behavior for Vertuo UP
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Vertuo UP machines covered by the Denmark support FAQ explains coffee or water appears in the waste container and the owner suspects a leak. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
The Vertuo Next is confirming a factory reset
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Vertuo Next machines covered by the New Zealand support entry explains the coffee button blinks orange five times after the reset command. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.