Espresso Machine Error Code Lookup
Error codes are the machine telling you what's wrong. Use this lookup to decode the message — DeLonghi, Saeco, Jura, Breville, Gaggia, La Pavoni, Rocket, Lelit.
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DeLonghi Magnifica — Error Code Table
DeLonghi uses four-digit numeric codes on Magnifica, Eletta, Dinamica, and PrimaDonna super-automatics. Full context for these codes is in the DeLonghi Magnifica troubleshooting guide.
Code Meaning First Fix 1101 General Alarm (catch-all) Power cycle, remove/reinsert brew unit, inspect sensor 1026 General Alarm / dry grounds Clean brew unit, replace infuser O-rings 1454 Grinder stuck Empty bean hopper, vacuum grinder chamber, coarsest setting 1512 General alarm (Magnifica S) Brew unit / position sensor 2257 No water (Magnifica S) Prime pump via hot water spout, descale 2262 No water (Magnifica XS) Same as 2257 3963 Leak alarm Inspect all seals, tray, brew unit 3984 Alarm (Magnifica EVO) Sensor or brew unit fault 5 Coffee too fine / grind error Dial grind coarser by 1 step Empty Circuit Flowmeter sees no flow (PrimaDonna) Prime via hot-water spout until flow steady -
Saeco — Error Code Table
Saeco uses alphanumeric codes (E01, E03, etc.) plus numeric "brew group" codes like 268. See the Saeco troubleshooting hub and the dedicated Saeco Error 268 guide.
Code Meaning First Fix 268 Brew group not homing Remove brew group, clean, reinsert fully E01 Grinder jam Empty hopper, vacuum grinder, coarsest setting E02 Brew group jam Remove brew group, rinse, re-install E03 Brew group position fault Brew group sensor or motor; often needs service E04 Water circuit overflow Empty drip tray, check 3-way valve E05 Water circuit empty / no flow Prime circuit, descale, check pump E13 Flowmeter / no water Descale, inspect flowmeter, re-prime E14 Thermoblock overheat Let cool, check for scale blockage, descale E15 Boiler sensor fault Service required — NTC sensor replacement -
Jura — Error Code Table
Jura uses simple single-digit codes (1–16) or words. See the Jura troubleshooting guide for model-specific walkthroughs.
Code Meaning First Fix 1 Empty water tank Refill tank, reseat firmly 2 Fill beans Refill hopper, wipe bean chute 3 Empty grounds container Empty dreg bin, dry, reinsert 6 Milk system needs cleaning Run milk clean cycle with Jura tablets 8 Brew group fault / general Power cycle; if persists, service required 16 Water system empty / priming needed Open spigot, prime with hot water, re-run C Clean needed Run cleaning tablet cycle Descale Scale threshold reached Run descale cycle with Jura descaling tablets -
Breville — Error Indicators (Visual)
Breville semi-automatic machines (Barista Express, Bambino, Dual Boiler, Oracle) don't use numeric error codes — they use button flash patterns. See the Breville Barista Express guide for photos and button-pattern meanings.
Pattern Meaning First Fix All buttons flashing rapidly Firmware or power fault Unplug 60s, plug back in 1-cup + 2-cup flashing alternating Overheat / thermal cutout Let cool 30 min, descale if overdue Steam + hot-water flashing Boiler heating fault Check heating element, book service Power button dim, no response Power supply / control board Try different outlet; likely service needed Grind button flashing Grinder hopper empty or jammed Refill beans, clear grinder chamber Filter icon lit Water filter replacement due Install fresh Breville filter cartridge -
Gaggia Accademia / Anima — Error Codes
Gaggia super-automatics share architecture with Saeco (Philips owns both), so error codes overlap substantially.
Code Meaning First Fix Empty drip tray Float sensor triggered Empty drip tray, dry sensor area Brew group error Jam or position fault (= Saeco 268) Remove brew group, clean, reinsert Descale Scale threshold Run descale with Gaggia descaler Grinder blocked Foreign object or oil jam Vacuum chamber, coarsest setting, test Temperature error NTC sensor or heater fault Service required -
La Pavoni — Lever Machine Indicators
La Pavoni lever machines (Europiccola, Professional) are mostly indicator lights rather than error codes.
Indicator Meaning Action Ready light off Heating element fault or pressurestat Test heater continuity; replace pressurestat if cycling fails Pressure alarm / relief valve hissing Over-pressure venting Normal at startup; sustained = pressurestat stuck Ready light stays on, no heat Relay or pressurestat Service required -
Rocket / E61 Group Machines
Rocket Appartamento, Mozzafiato, R58/R60 use a classic E61 grouphead with pressurestat-controlled heating. Error modes are mostly thermodynamic rather than electronic.
Symptom Cause Fix No heat, boiler cold Pressurestat stuck open or blown thermal fuse Test pressurestat, replace thermal fuse Boiler over-pressure (constant safety valve hiss) Pressurestat stuck closed Replace pressurestat (Sirai or Mater) Group leaks continuously E61 group rebuild needed Gasket + mushroom + cam spring rebuild kit No flow from group Thermosiphon airlock or solenoid failure Prime via hot-water tap, inspect 3-way solenoid -
Lelit — PID Error Codes
Lelit Bianca, Mara X, Elizabeth, and Anita use PID controllers that display specific error codes on the digital panel. See the Lelit troubleshooting hub.
Code Meaning First Fix Er1 / Err1 Boiler NTC sensor fault Check NTC wiring, replace sensor Er2 / Err2 Group NTC fault (Mara X / Bianca) Check group sensor connection Er3 / Err3 Overheat / safety thermostat Let cool, check heater relay stuck-on Flow control error Flowmeter not detecting flow (Bianca) Descale, prime, inspect flowmeter wiring tSt Self-test mode (not an error) Exit by power cycling -
La Marzocco
La Marzocco Linea Mini, GS3, and commercial machines log errors via the Gicar control box. See the La Marzocco troubleshooting hub.
Symptom Cause Action Boiler not filling (water level LED flashing) Probe fouled or autofill solenoid failed Clean level probe, test solenoid Rotary pump noisy Air in line or worn vanes Bleed line, replace pump if sustained Temp unstable PID or SSR fault Service required — diagnostic via Gicar box Steam won't build Element, relay, or pressurestat Test each in sequence -
Call-to-Action — When to Book Diagnostic
For any error code that returns within 3 brews after a clean reset, or that references internal components (brew group, heating element, control board), book a diagnostic. Our diagnostic fee is $75 and is credited toward any subsequent repair.
What's included:
- Error-code read via manufacturer service interface (where supported)
- Pressure test of boiler and plumbing
- Continuity test of heating element and relay
- Component inspection and written estimate
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