CodeRegistry
Brands
  1. Home
  2. DeLonghi
  3. Magnifica XS Espresso Machine
  4. Grounds container light flashing
About·Privacy·Terms

CodeRegistry — Your global library for technical solutions.

For your safety: always follow the equipment manufacturer’s official manuals. CodeRegistry is an independent help site and is not affiliated with the brands listed here.

Grounds container light flashing

Grounds container light flashing - Container full

DeLonghi · Magnifica XS Espresso Machine

What does Grounds container light flashing mean?

A flashing light for the grounds container means it is full of used coffee pucks and needs to be emptied. The DeLonghi Magnifica XS will not allow further operation until this is done.

Common Causes

  • The internal grounds container has reached its capacity with used coffee pucks

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Carefully remove the grounds container from the machine.

  2. 2

    Empty all coffee grounds into a waste bin.

  3. 3

    Reinsert the empty grounds container firmly back into the machine until the light turns off.

Browse all codes in this manual (9)
Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

Descaling light flashingDescaling light flashing - Appliance needs descalingDescaling light solidDescaling light solid - Descaling cycle in progressGrounds container light solidGrounds container light solid - Container missing
Source: DeLonghi Magnifica XS Espresso Machine
Open Manual (Page 4)Search more codes in this manual