How To Fix Your Nespresso Machine
Have you noticed your espresso machine is not working like it use to? Suddenly you only get half a cup of coffee instead of a full cup. Did the problem still persist after trying our Caffenu® Cleaning Capsules & Descaler?
Well, we have some good news! There’s no need to throw out your Nespresso® machine and replace it. This one is an easy fix! If your Nespresso only gives you half a cup, its most likely that you accidentally reprogrammed the pour volume. This can happen when you push the button to start and then push it again to stop before it has completed its pre-programmed pour.
A factory reset is really easy to do and will take you back to the original pour volumes (40ml, 100ml and for some machines, 25ml). We have compiled a list of how to program or reset some of the most popular Nespresso® machines. Find your machine below and simply reset its pour volume to factory settings or to your desired preference.
Nespresso® Pixie®
Did you know that your Nespresso® Pixie® is designed to remember your favourite cup size?
If you mainly use the espresso function, then your Pixie® automatically selects this function the next time you make a cup of coffee. It also allows you to set the desired amount of water precisely according to your preferences.
Here’s how to set your desired amount of water:
- Make sure the machine is turned on and the water container is full.
- A button will flash for 25 seconds until the water is hot.
- The machine is ready when the light stops flashing.
- Insert a coffee capsule into the capsule compartment.
- Press and hold the button/function you wish to program.
- Release the button when you have brewed the desired amount of coffee.
You have now set the desired amount of water and the machine is ready for use again.
Restore your Nespresso® Pixie® to factory settings:
- Turn off the machine.
- Hold the Lungo button down while turning on the machine.
- Your Nespresso Pixie® is now restored to factory settings.
Nespresso® Inissia® & Citiz®
You can also set your Nespresso® Inissia® or Citiz® machine to remember exactly how you like your coffee. Both Nespresso® Inissia® & Citiz® work the same way.
To set your preferred cup size, follow the below instructions:
- Turn on the machine and fill the water tank.
- Allow the machine to warm up so it is ready for use.
- Open the handle completely and insert your favourite coffee capsule.
- Press and hold the button/function you wish to program (Espresso or Lungo).
- Release the button when you have reached the desired amount of water.
- The machine is now ready for use and adjusted according to your needs.
Restore Factory Settings on your Nespresso® Inissia®
If you want to restore the factory settings and get back to the amount of water the machine was originally set on, follow these instructions:
- Turn off the machine’s power button.
- Then hold Lungo button for 5 seconds while the machine is turned off.
- The buttons will flash rapidly three times, and your Nespresso Inissia® should now been restored to factory settings.
Do you want to restore the factory settings on your Nespresso® Citiz® follow these instructions:
- Turn off the power button on the right side of the machine.
- Hold the Lungo button while turning on the machine.
- Your Nespresso Citiz® has now been restored to factory default settings
Nespresso® Essenza®
How to set your machine to make your coffee exactly as you like it:
- Make sure the machine is turned on and the water container is full.
- When the light stops flashing, the machine is ready
- Now open the capsule compartment and insert a coffee capsule
- Press and hold the button / function you wish to program.
- Release the button when you have brewed the desired amount of coffee.
You have now set the desired amount of water and the machine is ready for use again.
Do you want to restore the factory settings on your Nespresso Essenza®? Follow the instructions below:
- Turn off the machine
- Turn your machine back on while holding Lungo button.
- Your Nespresso Essenza® has now been restored to factory settings
Nespresso® U® Model
The Nespresso® U® model has three different buttons or cup sizes to choose from – Lungo, Espresso or Ristretto. We recommend a cup size of 100 ml for a Lungo, 40 ml for an Espresso and 25 ml for a Ristretto.
Use the instructions below to set the desired cup size:
- Make sure the machine is turned on and the water container is filled.
- When the machine is ready for use, insert a coffee capsule.
- Now press the button / function you wish to program and hold the button.
- Release the button when you have reached the desired amount of water
You have now set the desired amount of water and the machine is ready for use again.
To restore the factory settings on your Nespresso® U® machine, follow these instructions:
- Turn on your Nespresso® U® machine.
- Press the Lungo and Espresso buttons at the same time and hold them for 4 seconds.
- Your machine has now been restored to factory settings.
After you restore the factory settings, your machine will make a 40ml Espresso, a 110ml Lungo and a 25ml Ristretto.
Lattissima Touch®
The Lattissima Touch ® has 6 different buttons that can be used to brew coffee – The three buttons on the left make Lungo, Espresso and Ristretto, and the 3 buttons on the right make Latte macchiato, cappuccino and hot milk. We recommend a cup size of 100 ml for a Lungo, 40 ml for an Espresso and 25 ml for a Ristretto.
Here are the instructions to set the desired cup size:
- Make sure the machine is turned on and the water container is full.
- A button will flash for 25 seconds until the water is hot. When the light stops flashing, the machine is ready.
- Now open the handle completely and load a coffee capsule.
- Press and hold the button/function you wish to program.
- Release the button when you have reached the desired amount of water.
To set the cup size for your latte macchiato and cappuccino use the instructions below to set the cup size. When setting these, be sure to define the amount of both milk and coffee:
- Make sure the machine is turned on and the water tank and the milk container is full.
- A button will flash for 25 seconds until the water is hot. When the light stops flashing, the machine is ready.
- Now open the handle completely and load a coffee capsule.
- Press and hold the button / function you wish to program.
- Release the button when you have reached the desired amount of milk.
- The button will flash three times to confirm the setting is stored.
- Press and hold the button again to set the amount of coffee you´d like.
- Release the button when you reach the desired amount of coffee.
You have now set the desired amount of water and the machine is ready for use again.
If you want to restore the factory settings on your Nespresso® Lattissima Touch®, follow these instructions:
- Turn on the machine and remove the milk container.
- Press the Latte Macchiato- and Warm milk buttons together and hold them for 3 seconds.
- Then click once on the following buttons: Heat the milk, Cappuccino, Latte macchiato, Lungo, Espresso & Ristretto. NOTE: This must be done in quick succession, without interruption.
- Then the hot milk button will flash. Press it to confirm that you want to restore the factory settings.
- All the buttons will flash 3 times and your machine is now restored to factory settings
After you restore the factory settings on your Lattissima Touch®, the machine will produce the following amounts:
- 110 ml Lungo, 40 ml Espresso, 25 ml Ristretto
- Latte macchiato 40 ml coffee / 150ml milk
- Cappuccino 40 ml coffee / 50ml milk
- Heat the milk foam at 120 ml
Nespresso® Lattissima® & Lattissima+®
On a Lattissima® you will find 4 different buttons. The two buttons on the right are for Lungo and Espresso and the 2 buttons on the left are for Latte macchiato and cappuccino.
You can use the instructions below to set the cup size of your Lungo and Espresso as it suits you.
- Make sure the machine is turned on and the water container is full.
- A button will flash for 25 seconds until the water is hot. When the light stops flashing, the machine is ready
- Now open the handle completely and load a coffee capsule
- Press and hold the button / function you wish to program.
- Release the button when you have reached the desired amount of water
- The button will flash 3 times to confirm the new setting.
Use the instructions below to set your favourite cup size for a latte macchiato and cappuccino. When setting these be sure to define the amount of both milk and coffee:
- Make sure the machine is turned on, and the water tank and the milk container is full.
- A button will flash for 25 seconds until the water is hot. The light will stop flashing when the machine is ready.
- Now open the handle completely and load a capsule.
- Press and hold the button/function you wish to program.
- Release the button when you have reached the desired amount of milk.
- The button will flash three times to confirm the setting is stored.
- Press and hold the button again to set the amount of coffee you´d like.
- Release the button when you reach the desired amount of coffee.
- The button will flash 3 times to confirm the new setting.
You have now set the desired amount of water and the machine is ready for use again.
To restore default settings on your Nespresso® Lattissima® follow the instructions below:
- Turn on the machine
- Hold the power button for 5 seconds while the machine is on.
- The buttons will blink 3 times indicating that your machine has been restored to factory settings.
After you restore the factory settings on your Nespresso Lattissima®, the machine will produce the following amounts:
- Lungo 110 ml and Espresso 40 ml
- Latte macchiato 40 ml coffee / 150ml milk
- Cappuccino 40 ml coffee / 50ml milk
If you did not find your machine in this list, you can also consult the Owner’s Manual for your specific machine to find out how to program your desired amounts or to reset your Nespresso’s® factory settings. In addition to resetting or programming your machine, we recommend using the Caffenu® Nespresso Compatible Cleaning & Descaling Kit to clean and maintain your machine. A little TLC goes a long way!
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