Coffee Makers Error Codes

79 error codes across 8 brands. Find your code, what it means, and how to fix it.

Keurig

23 codes
1

Brew Tank TCO is Open (no Heater on brew tank).

2

Preheat Tank TCO is Open (no Heater on preheat tank).

3

The Brewer must be descaled now.

4

The float switch is lower than it should be while the CWT inlet valve is open and the time limit is exceeded.

5

The float switch is sensed higher than it should be during a brew cycle.

6

The Preheat Tank thermistor reading is below 37°F and the heater will not turn on to protect against damage.

7

The Brew Tank thermistor reading is below 37°F and the heater will not turn on to protect against damage.

8

Thermistor in the Preheat Tank reads above 240°F.

9

Thermistor in the Brew Tank reads above 240°F.

Add Water

Water reservoir is empty or low — the brewer cannot dispense water.

Add Water Light

Water reservoir is empty or water level is below the minimum required level for brewing.

All Buttons Blink Simultaneously

A critical error condition has occurred with the brewer.

BREWING

The brewer is actively dispensing hot water through the K-Cup into your cup.

DE-SCALE

Mineral scale buildup has been detected by internal sensors and is interfering with brewer performance.

DE-SCALE (blinking)

Blinking DE-SCALE indicator signals urgent scale buildup that could cause damage to the brewer if not addressed immediately.

Descale

Descaling required — mineral buildup has accumulated in the brewer.

Descale Light

The brewer requires descaling to remove calcium deposits and scale buildup.

EMPTY K-CUP POD BIN

Message displayed when the K-Cup Pod Bin requires emptying.

HEATING PLEASE WAIT

Message displayed during the heating phase when the brewer is warming water.

NOT READY

The brewer is initializing and heating water. The system is not yet ready to brew.

PLACE YOUR CUP OR SELECT CONT.

Message displayed when cup sensors do not detect a cup in the drip tray.

READY

The brewer has completed heating and is ready to brew a cup.

READY TO BREW

The brewer is fully ready and waiting for a brew size selection.

Breville

22 codes
AUTO START ON

Indicates that the Auto Start feature has been successfully activated and programmed.

BREWING

LCD display status indicating that coffee is being dispensed into the carafe or cup.

CL

Child-lock is activated to prevent children from accessing the machine.

CLEAN COFFEE CHUTE

Grinding burrs and coffee grinds chute need to be cleaned to prevent clogging and overflow.

CLOCK

Current time must be set before Auto Start can be used.

dESC

Descale function indicator — excessive mineral build-up has been detected in the machine.

DESCALE

Descaling cycle is needed. Hard water mineral buildup is affecting the machine's brewing performance.

dSL

Descaling cycle has been activated and is in progress.

Empty Coffee FILTER

Coffee basket is not in place, not correctly assembled, or contains used grinds that need to be emptied.

FILL TANK

Water tank is empty or does not contain enough water to brew the selected volume.

FLUSH Unit

Machine is prompting to flush the system during first-time setup.

HArd

Machine is requesting water hardness level setting during first-time setup.

INFUSING

LCD display status in single cup mode indicating that coffee and water are being steeped together.

LOCK BEAN HOPPER

Bean hopper is not locked in place on the machine.

Machine beeps 20 times in fast succession and '2' is displayed

Critical system error detected in the coffee maker.

Machine beeps 20 times in fast succession and '2' is displayed on LCD screen

A critical system error has occurred that requires professional service.

Machine beeps and displays '1'

There is an issue with the coffee grinds chute disc.

Machine beeps and displays '1' on LCD screen

There is an issue with the coffee grinds chute disc that is affecting machine performance.

POWER SAVE mode

The coffee machine has entered power-saving mode after 5 minutes of inactivity.

PRE-HEATING

LCD display status indicating the water is being heated to the optimal temperature.

rES

Factory reset mode activated. Prepares to reset the machine to factory settings including water hardness.

too hot

Unit has been run too many times back to back and the internal components are overheated.

Mr. Coffee

17 codes
0 flashes on the display

Water tank is empty — the coffeemaker cannot brew without water.

Brew size options don't show on display (knob position error)

Knob is not fully turned to the 'brew' position.

Brew size options don't show on the display (standby error)

Knob was turned directly from 'steam' to 'brew' without proper standby period.

Brew size options don't show on the display even though attachment is placed incorrectly

Attachment is not properly locked or positioned in the coffeemaker.

Clean indicator light illuminates

Cleaning or descaling cycle is in progress.

Coffee comes out too quickly and/or is too weak

Espresso shot is extracted too quickly or lacks proper strength.

Coffee does not come out when brewing espresso

No coffee is extracted during espresso brewing cycle.

Coffeemaker does not brew for the first time (red plug not removed)

Coffeemaker will not brew because the red shipping plug has not been removed.

Coffeemaker makes a buzzing sound when brewing

Normal operation sound from the pump-based heating system.

Display is blank and ready indicator light is flashing

Error state — knob was turned directly from 'steam' to 'brew' without proper standby period.

Drip tray fills with water on its own

Water is accumulating in the drip tray from automatic cool-down cycles.

Milk is not foamy after frothing

Steamed milk does not achieve desired foam texture.

No steam is generated

Milk frothing wand is not producing steam for milk steaming.

Ready indicator light is solid

Coffeemaker is ready to brew — correct temperature reached.

Ready indicator light pulses

Coffeemaker is heating up — not yet ready to brew.

Single Serve: Coffeemaker leaks when brewing single serve pods

Water is leaking from the single serve portafilter during brewing.

Steam is emitted from the drip tray and pump operates intermittently

Coffeemaker has overheated and entered automatic cool-down cycle.

Tchibo

6 codes

Silvercrest

4 codes

Bunn

3 codes

Ninja

3 codes

Farberware

1 codes