Coffee Makers Error Codes
79 error codes across 8 brands. Find your code, what it means, and how to fix it.
Keurig
23 codesBrew Tank TCO is Open (no Heater on brew tank).
Preheat Tank TCO is Open (no Heater on preheat tank).
The Brewer must be descaled now.
The float switch is lower than it should be while the CWT inlet valve is open and the time limit is exceeded.
The float switch is sensed higher than it should be during a brew cycle.
The Preheat Tank thermistor reading is below 37°F and the heater will not turn on to protect against damage.
The Brew Tank thermistor reading is below 37°F and the heater will not turn on to protect against damage.
Thermistor in the Preheat Tank reads above 240°F.
Thermistor in the Brew Tank reads above 240°F.
Water reservoir is empty or low — the brewer cannot dispense water.
Water reservoir is empty or water level is below the minimum required level for brewing.
A critical error condition has occurred with the brewer.
The brewer is actively dispensing hot water through the K-Cup into your cup.
Mineral scale buildup has been detected by internal sensors and is interfering with brewer performance.
Blinking DE-SCALE indicator signals urgent scale buildup that could cause damage to the brewer if not addressed immediately.
Descaling required — mineral buildup has accumulated in the brewer.
The brewer requires descaling to remove calcium deposits and scale buildup.
Message displayed when the K-Cup Pod Bin requires emptying.
Message displayed during the heating phase when the brewer is warming water.
The brewer is initializing and heating water. The system is not yet ready to brew.
Message displayed when cup sensors do not detect a cup in the drip tray.
The brewer has completed heating and is ready to brew a cup.
The brewer is fully ready and waiting for a brew size selection.
Breville
22 codesIndicates that the Auto Start feature has been successfully activated and programmed.
LCD display status indicating that coffee is being dispensed into the carafe or cup.
Child-lock is activated to prevent children from accessing the machine.
Grinding burrs and coffee grinds chute need to be cleaned to prevent clogging and overflow.
Current time must be set before Auto Start can be used.
Descale function indicator — excessive mineral build-up has been detected in the machine.
Descaling cycle is needed. Hard water mineral buildup is affecting the machine's brewing performance.
Descaling cycle has been activated and is in progress.
Coffee basket is not in place, not correctly assembled, or contains used grinds that need to be emptied.
Water tank is empty or does not contain enough water to brew the selected volume.
Machine is prompting to flush the system during first-time setup.
Machine is requesting water hardness level setting during first-time setup.
LCD display status in single cup mode indicating that coffee and water are being steeped together.
Bean hopper is not locked in place on the machine.
Critical system error detected in the coffee maker.
A critical system error has occurred that requires professional service.
There is an issue with the coffee grinds chute disc.
There is an issue with the coffee grinds chute disc that is affecting machine performance.
The coffee machine has entered power-saving mode after 5 minutes of inactivity.
LCD display status indicating the water is being heated to the optimal temperature.
Factory reset mode activated. Prepares to reset the machine to factory settings including water hardness.
Unit has been run too many times back to back and the internal components are overheated.
Mr. Coffee
17 codesWater tank is empty — the coffeemaker cannot brew without water.
Knob is not fully turned to the 'brew' position.
Knob was turned directly from 'steam' to 'brew' without proper standby period.
Attachment is not properly locked or positioned in the coffeemaker.
Cleaning or descaling cycle is in progress.
Espresso shot is extracted too quickly or lacks proper strength.
No coffee is extracted during espresso brewing cycle.
Coffeemaker will not brew because the red shipping plug has not been removed.
Normal operation sound from the pump-based heating system.
Error state — knob was turned directly from 'steam' to 'brew' without proper standby period.
Water is accumulating in the drip tray from automatic cool-down cycles.
Steamed milk does not achieve desired foam texture.
Milk frothing wand is not producing steam for milk steaming.
Coffeemaker is ready to brew — correct temperature reached.
Coffeemaker is heating up — not yet ready to brew.
Water is leaking from the single serve portafilter during brewing.
Coffeemaker has overheated and entered automatic cool-down cycle.
Tchibo
6 codesThe brewing unit is not properly installed or its cover is not properly seated.
The coffee grounds container is full and needs to be emptied. The device cannot brew without emptying it.
System drainage mode is active. Water is being removed from the internal pipes and heating system.
Coffee bean hopper is empty. The device cannot grind coffee without beans.
Water tank is empty or not properly inserted. The device cannot operate without water.
The device requires descaling. Lime scale has built up inside the machine and needs to be removed.
Silvercrest
4 codesOverheating detected — the machine temperature has exceeded safe operating limits.
Water tank empty — the machine has run out of water and cannot continue operation.
Descaling required — the machine has reached its descaling interval after 500 uses.
Descaling reminder function activated — indicates that descaling is required after 500 uses.