Manual for ESPERTO CAFFE - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Manual for ESPERTO CAFFE - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Brand: TCHIBO

Category: Coffee Maker

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Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:57 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2019-08-01

Warranty Summary

Tchibo GmbH provides a 24-month warranty against defects in workmanship or materials.
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Making Coffee Summary:
  • Press the On/Off button to switch on the machine.
  • Wait for the machine to heat up.
  • Adjust the coffee spout height.
  • Place a cup under the spout.
  • Press the button for Espresso or Caffè Crema.
  • The grinding and brewing process starts and stops automatically.
  • Empty the grounds container, water tray and drip tray regularly.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Solution
"Refill water” symbol is lit up. Is the water tank empty? Fill the water tank with fresh water. Was the water tank pulled out during brewing? Reinsert the water tank.
"Refill beans" symbol is lit up. Is the coffee bean compartment empty? Pour beans into the compartment.
"Empty coffee grounds" symbol is lit up or flashing. Is the container full? Empty the container and the leftover water tray. Is the leftover water tray correctly inserted? Reinsert if necessary.
"Brewing unit" symbol is lit up. Is the brewing unit or cover correctly in place? Check and ensure they are firmly in place.
"Descale" symbol is lit up. The machine needs descaling. Descale the machine as described in the manual.
The coffee is not hot enough. Preheat the cup before brewing.
The coffee is too weak. Adjust the grinder to a finer setting or use the Intense* button.
The coffee flows slowly. Adjust the grinder to a coarser setting.
Long heat up time or small amounts dispensed. The machine needs descaling. Descale even if the symbol is not lit.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Solution
"Refill water” symbol is lit up. Is the water tank empty? Fill the water tank with fresh water. Was the water tank pulled out during brewing? Reinsert the water tank.
"Refill beans" symbol is lit up. Is the coffee bean compartment empty? Pour beans into the compartment.
"Empty coffee grounds" symbol is lit up or flashing. Is the container full? Empty the container and the leftover water tray. Is the leftover water tray correctly inserted? Reinsert if necessary.
"Brewing unit" symbol is lit up. Is the brewing unit or cover correctly in place? Check and ensure they are firmly in place.
"Descale" symbol is lit up. The machine needs descaling. Descale the machine as described in the manual.
The coffee is not hot enough. Preheat the cup before brewing.
The coffee is too weak. Adjust the grinder to a finer setting or use the Intense* button.
The coffee flows slowly. Adjust the grinder to a coarser setting.
Long heat up time or small amounts dispensed. The machine needs descaling. Descale even if the symbol is not lit.