Nespresso OriginalLine no water from the outlet
ErrorNo water — OriginalLine air bubble
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso OriginalLine machines covered by the US no-water support FAQ explains the machine turns on but no water comes out and the capsule is not punctured. The behavior is model-specific and should not be merged with another Nespresso machine family.
What the code means
An air bubble may be blocking the OriginalLine water path
Water and the outlet may be hot. Keep the cup stable and disconnect power before any cleaning beyond the exterior.
Typical symptoms
01The Nespresso OriginalLine machines covered by the US no-water support FAQ shows the machine turns on but no water comes out and the capsule is not punctured
02Brewing, heating, frothing, or pairing does not behave normally
03The behavior returns when the same model-specific condition is present
Likely causes
Start with the least invasive explanation and stop if the check requires internal electrical or sealed-system access.
01An air bubble may be blocking the OriginalLine water path
02The machine was operated with an empty tank or has been unused for a long period
03The exact model procedure or operating state is still active
Safe next steps
- 1Eject any capsule
- 2Fill and seat the water tank with fresh drinking water
- 3Place a cup under the outlet
- 4Run the Lungo function and allow the cycle to finish, repeating until water appears
- 5Contact Nespresso if no flow returns
Step-by-step repair
- 1The official user procedure is air purging through Lungo. Do not open the pump or puncture mechanism.
Repair details
€Estimated cost
The priming procedure normally has no part cost. Request a service quote if the circuit remains blocked.
The priming procedure normally has no part cost. Request a service quote if the circuit remains blocked.
⏱Estimated time
Allow about 5–15 minutes for repeated Lungo priming.
Allow about 5–15 minutes for repeated Lungo priming.
🔧Tools
Fresh drinking water, Cup or container
Fresh drinking water, Cup or container
▣Spare parts
No part is established by an air bubble or unpunctured capsule alone.
No part is established by an air bubble or unpunctured capsule alone.
What not to do
- Do not operate the machine dry
- Do not inject water into the outlet
- Do not dismantle the hydraulic circuit
Preventive maintenance
- 1Keep water in the tank and run a water-only rinse after long periods without use.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the capsule not punctured?
Nespresso links this symptom to an air bubble when the machine ran without water or was unused.
What function should I use?
Lungo for OriginalLine machines.
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