Breville Fault codes
GRINDER LIGHT FLASHING
Barista Max VCF126 – Bean hopper gates closed or not fully open
GRINDER LIGHT RED
Barista Max VCF126 – Grinder motor overheating protection activated
GRINDER LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED
Barista Max VCF126 – Grinder not powered or hopper not correctly seated
GRINDER LIGHT WHITE
Barista Max VCF126 – Grinder available for normal operation
CLEANING LIGHT ON
One-Touch CoffeeHouse II VCF146/147 – Cleaning cycle required
CLEANING LIGHT FLASHING
One-Touch CoffeeHouse II VCF146/147 – Cleaning reminder returns after a drink is prepared
CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS FLASHING
One-Touch CoffeeHouse II VCF146/147 – Empty water tank or machine not ready for brewing
LOW WATER SENSOR LIGHT
Barista Signature VCF160 – Water level requires attention
POWER & COFFEE LIGHTS FLASHING
Barista Mini VCF125 – Descaling or rinsing stage through steam wand
POWER & READY LIGHTS FLASHING
Barista Mini VCF125 – Descaling or rinsing stage through group head
POWER ON, READY FLASHING
Barista Mini VCF125 – Descaling programme completed; return dial to ready position
CLEAN LIGHT ON
Breville VCF185 – Coffee cleaning cycle required
CLEAN LIGHT PULSING
Breville VCF185 – Cleaning or descaling programme in progress
CLEAN LIGHT OFF AFTER CYCLE
Breville VCF185 – Cleaning cycle completed
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