Siemens Fully Automatic Espresso Machines
26 fault codes documented
Appliance is not dispensing drinks — Water filter or tank blockage
The machine is not dispensing any beverages, which may be due to air in the water filter or blockages in the water tank.
Appliance is not dispensing hot water — Soiled milk system
The machine is not dispensing hot water. This can be caused by a soiled milk system.
Appliance is not dispensing milk froth — Milk system issues
The machine is not producing milk froth, which points to issues with the milk system or milk supply.
Appliance no longer responds — Appliance has a fault
The espresso machine is unresponsive, indicating an internal fault or temporary glitch.
Appliance only dispenses water, not coffee — Brewing unit or bean issue
The machine is only dispensing water instead of coffee. This suggests a problem with the coffee bean supply or the brewing unit.
Brewing unit cannot be removed — Brewing unit is jammed
The brewing unit is stuck and cannot be removed, likely because the locking device is jammed.
Coffee grounds are not compact and are too wet — Grind setting or oily beans
The used coffee grounds are not forming compact pucks and are excessively wet. This indicates an issue with the grinding level or the type of coffee beans.
Coffee has no crema — Coffee bean type or grind setting
The coffee lacks crema, which can be due to the type of coffee beans used, their freshness, or an incorrect grinding level.
Coffee is not dispensed or has slowed to a trickle — Grinding, limescale, or air issues
Coffee is not flowing or is flowing very slowly, and the set quantity is not reached. This can be caused by fine grinding, limescale, or air in the water filter.
Coffee is too acidic — Grind setting or coffee type
The coffee tastes too acidic. This can be caused by a grinding level that is too coarse or an unsuitable coffee type.
Coffee is too bitter — Grind setting or coffee type
The coffee tastes too bitter. This is often caused by a grinding level that is too fine or an unsuitable coffee variety.
Coffee or milk froth quality varies widely — Limescale or milk type issues
The quality of coffee or milk froth is inconsistent. This can be caused by limescale build-up or the type of milk used.
Coffee tastes burnt — Grind setting, coffee type, or temperature
The coffee has a burnt taste. This can be due to a grinding level that is too fine, an unsuitable coffee type, or a coffee temperature setting that is too high.
Display shows 'Error in water system. Please restart appliance.' — Appliance fault
The display shows an error message related to the water system and asks for a restart. This typically signifies an internal fault within the appliance's water system.
Display shows 'Overvoltage or undervoltage' — Power supply problems
The display indicates an overvoltage or undervoltage condition, meaning there are problems with the electrical power supply to the appliance.
Display shows 'Please clean brewing unit.' — Brewing unit is soiled or stiff
The display prompts the user to clean the brewing unit. This indicates that the brewing unit is dirty or its mechanism has become stiff.
Display shows 'Please fill water tank.' despite the fact that the water tank is full — Water tank or filter issues
The appliance displays a 'fill water tank' message even though the tank is full. This suggests an issue with the water tank's insertion, water quality, a stuck float, or a problem with the water filter.
Display shows 'Please insert brewing unit.' — Cover or brewing unit not correctly inserted
The display indicates that the brewing unit needs to be inserted, even if it appears to be in place. This can be caused by the cover or brewing unit not being correctly seated and locked.
Display very frequently shows 'Please run calc'nClean programme!' — Limescale or descaling program issues
The appliance frequently prompts to run the calc'nClean programme, even after apparent cleaning. This indicates persistent limescale, issues with the water filter, or an incomplete descaling process.
Dripping water on the inner floor of the appliance — Drip tray removed too soon
Water is dripping onto the inner floor of the appliance, indicating the drip tray was removed prematurely.
Grinder is not grinding any coffee beans despite full bean container — Oily beans or container issues
Even with a full bean container, the grinder is not processing coffee beans. This often happens with oily beans or a dirty container.
Grinder won't start — Appliance is too hot
The grinder is not starting, possibly because the appliance has overheated.
Home Connect is not working properly — Different causes are possible
The Home Connect app or feature is not functioning as expected. This can be due to various reasons related to connectivity or app status.
Milk froth is too cold — Milk temperature issue
The milk froth being dispensed is not warm enough.
Milk system cannot be assembled or disassembled — Incorrect assembly order
The milk system is difficult to assemble or disassemble. This is typically due to an incorrect sequence of steps.
No milk intake by the milk system — Incorrect assembly or milk tube placement
The milk system is unable to draw in milk, often due to incorrect assembly or the milk tube not being properly positioned.