TASSIMO lights flashing

Most Bosch TASSIMO coffee machines use LED warning lights to indicate machine status and maintenance requirements.

  • Red Cup Light Showing On TASSIMO

    The cup-shaped status light indicates machine activity.

    Normal operation

    • Flashing light → Machine is heating or preparing a drink

    Red light

    • The machine has detected a problem
  • Water Tank Light On TASSIMO

    If the water tank warning light is illuminated:

    • Fill the tank with fresh cold water
    • Refit the water tank securely
    • Check the float inside the tank is not stuck

    If the issue continues, follow Solution 3 above.

  • TASSIMO Descaling Light Flashing

    If the calc or spray warning light is red or flashing:

    • Your TASSIMO requires descaling
    • Run the descaling programme as soon as possible

    Ignoring the descaling warning can lead to:

    • Poor drink quality
    • Reduced water flow
    • Brewing faults
    • Internal limescale damage
  • Multiple tASSIMO Lights Flashing

    Calc light and cup light flashing together

    • The descaling cycle is currently running
    • Wait until the cycle completes

    Water tank and calc lights flashing together

    • The machine cannot prepare drinks correctly
    • Follow Solution 2 and check the T DISC system

    All lights flashing

    • Possible power supply issue
    • Unplug the machine for 10 seconds
    • Reconnect and restart

    If the problem continues, the machine may require professional inspection.