saeco Coffee Machine fault codes

What it means

Ground coffee has become blocked inside the coffee funnel, preventing coffee from reaching the brew group.

What to do

• Switch the machine off and unplug it.
  
• Remove the brew group.
  
• Open the pre-ground coffee compartment.
  
• Use the handle of the supplied measuring spoon to gently clear the coffee funnel.
  
• Refit the brew group and restart the machine.

What it means

The brew group is dirty, dry or requires lubrication.

What to do

• Remove the brew group.
  
• Rinse it thoroughly under clean water.
  
• Allow it to air dry completely.
  
• Lubricate the moving parts using food-safe brew group grease.
  
• Reinstall the brew group and restart the machine.
  

Regular brew group maintenance helps prevent this fault from returning.

What it means

The brew group has not been inserted correctly or is not in its home position.

What to do

• Switch the machine off.
  
• Remove the brew group.
  
• Check the brew group is in the correct reset position.
  
• Reinsert until it clicks firmly into place.
  
• Restart the machine.
  

Never force the brew group into the machine.

What it means

The machine cannot move water through the hydraulic system.

What to do

• Turn the machine off and back on.
  
• Dispense several cups of hot water.
  
• If fitted, remove the AquaClean water filter and test again.
  
• Replace the filter if blocked.
  
• Descale the machine if it has not been descaled recently.

What it means

The machine has detected a significant temperature difference after transport or storage.

What to do

• Switch the machine off.
  
• Leave it at room temperature for around 30 minutes.
  
• Restart the machine.
  

This fault commonly appears after moving the machine from a cold environment.

What it means

The internal temperature has become too high.

What to do

• Switch the machine off.
  
• Leave it for approximately 30 minutes to cool.
  
• Restart the machine.
  

If the code returns repeatedly after cooling, further investigation may be required.

What it means

The power lead is not correctly connected to the rear of the machine.

What to do

• Switch the machine off.
  
• Check the power connector is fully inserted into the socket on the back of the machine.
  
• Check the mains supply.
  
• Restart the machine.