Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the machine. Support
videos and a complete list of frequently asked questions are available on
www.philips.com/coffee-
care
. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country. For
contact details, see the warranty leaflet.
Warning icons
Warning
icon
Solution
The 'water tank empty' icon pops up on the display.
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The water tank is almost empty. Fill the water tank with fresh water to the
maximum level indication.
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The water tank is not in place. Place back the water tank.
The 'add beans' icons pops up on the display.
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Fill the bean hopper with coffee beans.
The 'empty coffee ground container' icon pops up on the display.
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The coffee grounds container is full. Remove and empty the coffee grounds
container while the machine is switched on. Wait 5 seconds before you place it
back.
The 'insert brew group' icon pops up on the display.
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The brew group is not in place or not placed correctly. Remove the brew group
and make sure it is locked into place. See chapter 'Removing and inserting the
brew group' for step-by-step instructions.
Error codes
Below you find a list of the error codes showing problems that you can solve yourself. Video
instructions are available on
www.philips.com/coffee-care
. If another error code appears, please
contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country. For contact details, see the warranty leaflet.
Error
code
Problem
Possible solution
01
The coffee funnel is
clogged.
Switch off the machine and unplug it. Remove the brew group.
Then open the lid of the pre-ground coffee compartment and
insert the spoon handle. Move the handle up and down until
the clogged ground coffee falls down. Visit
www.philips.com/coffee-care
for detailed video instructions.
03
The brew group is dirty
or not well-greased.
Switch off the machine. Rinse the brew group with fresh water,
let it air-dry and then lubricate it. Consult chapter 'Cleaning the
brew group' or visit
www.philips.com/coffee-care
for detailed
video instructions. Then switch the machine on again.
04
The brew group is not
positioned correctly.
Switch off the machine. Remove the brew group and reinsert it.
Make sure that the brew group is in the correct position before
you insert it. Consult chapter 'Handling the brew group or visit
www.philips.com/coffee-care
for detailed video instructions.
Then switch the machine on again.
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