kitchenaid Coffee Machine fault codes

The bean hopper is not correctly fitted.

What to do

• Remove the hopper.
• Check there are no coffee beans trapped around the seal.
• Refit until it locks securely.
• Run the Bean Hopper Auto Purge if prompted.

The water reservoir is empty or not seated correctly.

What to do

• Fill with fresh cold water.
• Reinstall the tank firmly.
• Check the inlet valve is not obstructed.

The drip tray has reached its maximum capacity.

What to do

• Empty and rinse the drip tray.
• Dry the contacts if fitted.
• Reinstall fully before brewing.

The used coffee puck container is full.

What to do

• Empty the container.
• Clean away loose coffee grounds.
• Refit correctly before closing the service door.

The brew unit has been removed or is not locked into position.

What to do

• Remove the brew unit.
• Rinse if necessary.
• Reinsert until it clicks securely into place.

The brewing mechanism cannot complete its cycle.

Possible causes

• Compact coffee grounds
• Lack of cleaning
• Foreign object
• Interrupted brew cycle

What to do

• Switch the machine off.
• Remove and clean the brew unit.
• Restart the machine and allow it to initialise.

No coffee beans are available for grinding.

What to do

• Fill with fresh coffee beans.
• Avoid oily or caramelised beans.
• Run another coffee cycle to prime the grinder.

The machine is waiting for pre-ground coffee after that option has been selected.

What to do

• Add one level scoop of ground coffee only.
• Do not add coffee beans to the pre-ground chute.

The milk container is not fitted correctly.

What to do

• Check all components are assembled.
• Push the milk container fully into position.
• Ensure the milk tube is connected correctly.

Milk residue has built up inside the frothing system.

What to do

• Run the automatic milk cleaning programme.
• Rinse all removable milk components thoroughly.

The installed water filter has reached the end of its service life.

What to do

• Install a new KitchenAid compatible water filter.
• Reset the filter reminder through the settings menu.

Limescale has accumulated inside the hydraulic system.

What to do

• Complete the full descaling programme.
• Do not interrupt the cycle once started.
• Use a suitable coffee machine descaler.

The grinder cannot rotate normally.

Possible causes

• Foreign object
• Oily beans
• Damp beans
• Hopper incorrectly fitted

What to do

• Empty the bean hopper.
• Check for obstructions.
• Refit the hopper and perform the Auto Purge function if required.

The machine has detected an internal operating fault.

What to do

1. Turn the machine off.
2. Disconnect the power for two minutes.
3. Restart the machine.
4. Allow the automatic start-up cycle to complete.

If the same message returns repeatedly, the machine may require professional diagnosis.