Troubleshooting
In the table below are solutions to problems that may occur. If you do not find an appropriate solution, please refer to the “Tassimo Customer Service” section.
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All the indicator | 1. Machine not prepared for use. | 1. | Follow the procedure “Preparing | ||
lights are flashing. |
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| Your Machine for Use.” | ||
| 2. Water level is too low. | 2. | Refill the water container. | ||
| 3. No | 3. | Place a | ||
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| the brew mechanism. | ||
| 4. | 4. | Clean the bar code reading | ||
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| window or replace the | ||
| 5. Piercing unit blocked. | 5. | Remove and clean the piercing unit. | ||
| 6. The machine may require | 6. | Descale the machine following the | ||
| descaling. |
| “Descaling” procedure. | ||
| 7. Internal machine fault. | 7. | Contact Tassimo Customer Service | ||
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The machine will not | The brew mechanism may not | Make sure that a | |||
move past STANDBY. | be closed properly. | on the | |||
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| mechanism is firmly closed. | |||
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The “Auto Mode” | Bar code reader may not be able | Clean the bar code reading window. | |||
is not working. | to read the | Replace the |
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| You can still enjoy your preferred | |||
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| drink by using the “Manual Mode.” | |||
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My cup is overflowing. | Each drink has been formulated | Ensure that you use the following | |||
| to produce the perfect amount | recommended cup sizes: | |||
| of liquid. Be sure that you are | Espresso | 3 oz / 90 ml cup | ||
| using the right sized cup for | Filter Coffee, Café Crema, | 11 oz / 325 ml cup | ||
| your drink. | Cappuccino, Latte, Tea and Chocolate | |||
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My cup doesn’t fit. | The cup stand is too close to the | Try lowering the cup stand to fit your | |||
| brew mechanism. | cup. You can also temporarily remove | |||
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| the cup stand and drip tray, leaving | |||
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| the backsplash in place. |
PROBLEM | SITUATION | SOLUTION |
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Liquid is splashing | Cup is placed too far away | Adjust the height of the cup stand up | |
out of the cup. | from the brew mechanism. | to ensure that the cup is closer to the | |
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| brew mechanism. | |
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The machine is leaking | 1. | Press the start/stop button to | |
from the brew | 2. The piercing unit is not | stop the brew cycle. Slowly open the | |
mechanism. | fitted properly. | brew mechanism, remove the | |
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| brew mechanism. Remove and | |
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| refit the piercing unit. | |
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The machine is leaking | 1. Drip tray is full of water. | 1. Empty the removable drip tray. | |
from the bottom. | 2. Backsplash is not properly | 2. Remove and refit the backsplash, | |
| fitted. | cup stand, and drip tray back | |
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| on the machine. | |
| 3. Water expansion outlet is | 3. Clean the water expansion outlet | |
| not properly descaled. | using a clean cloth moistened with | |
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| white vinegar. | |
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My drinks are brewing | The machine may require | Descale the machine following the | |
smaller than usual. | descaling. | “Descaling” procedure. | |
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I have lost my | A cleaning disc is needed to | Contact Tassimo Customer Service | |
cleaning disc. | rinse and descale the machine. | ||
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My machine is not | The electrical supply may not be | Check that the machine is properly | |
operating; there are | connected properly. | plugged into the electrical supply. | |
no lights illuminated. |
| Check the on/off switch at the | |
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| back of the machine. |
Subject to change without notice.
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