Looking at Troubleshooting and Solutions for Nespresso® Coffee Machines could give you the answer to your very own Coffee Machine Problem. Because even though Nespresso® Coffee Machines are magnificent appliances, providing the convenience of brewing café quality coffee in just a few seconds, they can develop problems and issues. The quick convenience of these capsule coffee machines may one day wear out. This could have many reasons.

Let us look at some of the most common problems you might face with your Nespresso® Machine, and what the solutions to those problems are.

Troubleshooting your Nespresso®: Common Problems and Solutions

• The Nespresso® machine light does not come on:

  Let us start with the most obvious first. Please ensure the machine is properly plugged in and that the plug is fine and working. We know this happens, right? The plug may experience wear and tear if frequently unplugged, or a wire may be loosened which can obviously be a quick fix. Additionally, the machine may have automatically switched off upon turning it on. Unplug your machine and make sure that no wires are exposed. Then ensure the plug looks to be in good, standard shape (no burn marks on the prongs of the plug). Plug in and switch on again.

• There is little or no water flowing out of my Nespresso® machine:

  Make sure the water tank is filled up and placed correctly. There might also be clogging in the brewing chamber of your machine, caused by an accumulation of old coffee residue and oil. Learn how to best unclog and fix the poor flow in your Nespresso® machine.

• My coffee is not hot enough:

  You could preheat your cup, and you may need to descale/decalcify your machine because of limescale and calcium build-up on the machine’s element, thermo block and internal pipes. This build-up gathers due to minerals in our tap water which is used in the coffee machine’s tank. See how changing your tank’s water can benefit your machine. Through effective descaling, you can easily remove the unwanted build-up and keep your coffee hot.

• My coffee tastes funny or bitter:

  We have mentioned that your machine builds up old coffee residue and oils in the brewing chamber. These build-ups are not only a cause for poor-tasting coffee but also germs multiplying in the chamber. Therefore, it is best to ensure your machine is effectively cleaned to rid your machine of germs and old coffee. Learn how effective cleaning makes way for a much-improved coffee experience.

• The Machine leaks in the capsule area:

  Please make sure the coffee capsule is placed correctly in the capsule holder. Additionally, the washer plate could also be blocked by the coffee residue that has built up over time, causing spurts of leakage. Have a look at the following illustration of how the washer plate accumulates coffee residue.

• My coffee pours out slowly:

  This could be due to the variety of coffee you are using; strong coffees such as the ristretto pour slower due to the coffee being a finer grind. Another reason could be that there is a build-up of old coffee residue and oil in the wall of your machine’s nozzle, washer plate and brewing chamber; causing a blockage that leads to the slow pour. See how much dirt and coffee residue accumulates in the brewing chamber of your coffee machine when it does not receive the thorough cleaning that it requires every now then.
  The latter can be fixed with proper cleaning, using a Cleaning Capsule. The Caffenu® Cleaning Capsule has a unique cleaning agent with a foaming action that effectively works its way through and cleans the inaccessible parts of the coffee machine, allowing a better coffee pour, as well as taste.

• My Coffee Machine stops early and does not give me enough coffee:

  If your machine stops after a few seconds in, it might be programmed wrong, and you need to reprogram it. In most cases, you simply hold down the button for as long as you want the machine to run for. Then next time you press the button once, it will remember this setting.

  It could also be that your machine has run out of water, or the water tank is not inserted properly? Please check that as well. And lastly, it could be that your washer plate once again is blocked. Then please use a Cleaning Capsule (or even two) that can remove all the blockages in the nozzle for you, so that your coffee can pour out again like it used to.

• My milk container is blocked:

  An additional problem that should be considered lies within the milk container on the Nespresso® Lattissima®. Milk circuits build up milk blockages, which can prevent your milk from frothing as it should. This could possibly lead to machine failure.

  To ensure your cappuccinos and lattes are always made to perfection, you should give your milk frother proper cleaning and maintenance.

So, these are a few common problems and solutions you might face with your Nespresso® Machine. If you need any assistance with troubleshooting your Nespresso, please contact us, we are always happy to help.

We trust that you will keep your machine in tip-top shape!