Nespresso Vertuo Plus no water after an empty tank
ErrorNo water after tank emptied — Vertuo Plus air bubble
Official Nespresso guidance for Nespresso Vertuo Plus machines covered by the US no-water support FAQ explains the machine turns on but no water reaches the outlet after running empty or long non-use. 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 water flow through the circuit
Keep the cup stable and avoid hot splashes. Do not work on the water circuit with power connected.
Typical symptoms
01The Nespresso Vertuo Plus machines covered by the US no-water support FAQ shows the machine turns on but no water reaches the outlet after running empty or long non-use
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 water flow through the circuit
02The tank was empty during operation or the machine was unused for an extended period
03The exact model procedure or operating state is still active
Safe next steps
- 1Fill the water tank with warm drinking water
- 2Eject any capsule and close the coffee lever
- 3Place a large cup under the outlet
- 4Press the large-cup button 5–10 times as the support guidance states
- 5Stop and contact Nespresso if water still does not flow
Step-by-step repair
- 1The published remedy is air purging through the normal brew command. Do not dismantle the water circuit or order a pump without diagnosis.
Repair details
€Estimated cost
The air-purge procedure normally has no part cost. Request a service quote if flow does not return.
The air-purge procedure normally has no part cost. Request a service quote if flow does not return.
⏱Estimated time
Allow about 5–15 minutes for repeated priming attempts.
Allow about 5–15 minutes for repeated priming attempts.
🔧Tools
Warm drinking water, Large cup or container
Warm drinking water, Large cup or container
▣Spare parts
No part is indicated by an air-bubble symptom alone.
No part is indicated by an air-bubble symptom alone.
What not to do
- Do not run the machine dry again
- Do not force water into the inlet
- Do not open the hydraulic circuit
Preventive maintenance
- 1Do not operate the machine without water and run the model cleaning procedure after long storage.
Frequently asked questions
Why can an air bubble appear?
Nespresso links it to an empty tank or a long period without use.
How many presses?
The support FAQ states 5–10 large-cup presses for this behavior.
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