Black+Decker Coffee Makers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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ADD WATER
Display shows ADD WATER or a water droplet icon and brewing will not start.
Low Water Level Detection / Empty Reservoir
CLEAN
The CLEAN or CLEANING indicator light stays on or flashes and the coffee maker beeps, even after brewing.
Descale / Cleaning Cycle Reminder
DELAY
DELAY BREW indicator flashes and the coffee maker does not start brewing immediately when expected.
Delay Brew Programming / Clock Logic Fault
E1
Display shows E1 and brewing will not start or stops immediately on a Black+Decker digital coffee maker.
Temperature Sensor (NTC Thermistor) Fault
E2
Display shows E2 and the coffee maker will not heat or brew.
Overheat / Thermal Cutoff Fault
E3
Display shows E3 and the coffee maker shuts off shortly after starting a brew cycle.
Water Level / Flow Detection Fault
E4
Display shows E4 and the coffee maker beeps and refuses to start brewing.
Carafe Presence / Drip Stop Switch Fault
E5
Display shows E5 and the coffee maker shuts off or will not start; sometimes accompanied by a beeping alarm.
General Control Board / Internal Fault
ERR
Display briefly shows ERR or ERROR and the coffee maker beeps and stops responding to button presses.
Keypad / User Interface Communication Fault
HOT
Display shows HOT or a hot surface icon and the coffee maker will not start a new brew cycle immediately after finishing one.
Brew Lockout Due to High Plate Temperature
NO WATER
Display shows NO WATER or a similar message shortly after starting a brew, even though the reservoir is filled.
Dry-Run / No Flow Protection
Symptom
Auto-brew (programmed start) does not start at the set time.
Auto-Brew Scheduling / Interlock Issue
Symptom
Brew basket swings open or drops during brewing, causing spills.
Brew Basket Latch / Hinge Failure
Symptom
Brewed coffee is not hot enough or cools very quickly on the warming plate.
Insufficient Heating / Warming Plate Underheating
Symptom
Clock or timer resets to 12:00 or loses time frequently.
Clock Power Retention / Memory Fault
Symptom
Coffee maker brews extremely slowly or only drips, taking much longer than normal to fill the carafe.
Restricted Water Flow / Partial Blockage
Symptom
Coffee maker emits a burning smell or visible smoke during operation.
Electrical Overheating / Component Failure
Symptom
Coffee maker leaks from the carafe spout or around the carafe lid when pouring.
Carafe Seal / Lid Fault
Symptom
Coffee maker leaks water from the bottom of the unit during or after brewing.
Internal Water Leak
Symptom
Coffee maker makes loud gurgling, sputtering, or popping noises during brewing.
Air in Water Line / Scale-Induced Boiling Noise
Symptom
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the START or BREW button is pressed.
Brew Start Circuit / Interlock Fault
Symptom
Coffee maker produces a plastic or chemical smell during brewing, especially when new.
Off-Gassing of New Components / Residual Manufacturing Oils
Symptom
Coffee maker turns off mid-brew and does not complete the brewing cycle.
Intermittent Power Loss / Overheat Shutdown
Symptom
Coffee maker vibrates excessively or makes rattling noises on the counter during brewing.
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Coffee maker will not power on at all; no lights or display on a Black+Decker drip coffee maker.
No Power / Open Power Circuit
Symptom
Coffee tastes bitter or burnt.
Over-Extraction / Overheating of Brewed Coffee
Symptom
Coffee tastes weak or watery even when using the same amount of coffee grounds.
Brew Strength / Extraction Issue
Symptom
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim while brewing.
Unstable Power Supply / Loose Connection
Symptom
Display works but buttons do not respond or only some buttons work intermittently.
Keypad / Button Contact Failure
Symptom
Moldy or musty smell from the coffee maker or brewed coffee.
Microbial Growth in Water Path or Carafe
Symptom
Single-serve side (on dual Black+Decker models) does not dispense coffee or water.
Single-Serve Pump / Needle Blockage
Symptom
Single-serve side leaks around the pod holder or from under the lid.
Single-Serve Seal / Gasket Failure
Symptom
Visible rust or corrosion on warming plate or internal metal components.
Corrosion Damage
Symptom
Warming plate does not heat after brewing; coffee gets cold quickly.
Warming Plate Not Energized
Symptom
Water or coffee leaks from around the top of the filter basket or spills over the sides.
Brew Basket Overflow / Drip Stop Malfunction
Symptom
Water remains in the reservoir and does not drain during brewing.
Reservoir Outlet / Inlet Blockage
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADD WATER |
Display shows ADD WATER or a water droplet icon and brewing will not start.
|
Low Water Level Detection / Empty Reservoir | View Details |
| CLEAN |
The CLEAN or CLEANING indicator light stays on or flashes and the coffee maker beeps, even after brewing.
|
Descale / Cleaning Cycle Reminder | View Details |
| DELAY |
DELAY BREW indicator flashes and the coffee maker does not start brewing immediately when expected.
|
Delay Brew Programming / Clock Logic Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Display shows E1 and brewing will not start or stops immediately on a Black+Decker digital coffee maker.
|
Temperature Sensor (NTC Thermistor) Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and the coffee maker will not heat or brew.
|
Overheat / Thermal Cutoff Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the coffee maker shuts off shortly after starting a brew cycle.
|
Water Level / Flow Detection Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the coffee maker beeps and refuses to start brewing.
|
Carafe Presence / Drip Stop Switch Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and the coffee maker shuts off or will not start; sometimes accompanied by a beeping alarm.
|
General Control Board / Internal Fault | View Details |
| ERR |
Display briefly shows ERR or ERROR and the coffee maker beeps and stops responding to button presses.
|
Keypad / User Interface Communication Fault | View Details |
| HOT |
Display shows HOT or a hot surface icon and the coffee maker will not start a new brew cycle immediately after finishing one.
|
Brew Lockout Due to High Plate Temperature | View Details |
| NO WATER |
Display shows NO WATER or a similar message shortly after starting a brew, even though the reservoir is filled.
|
Dry-Run / No Flow Protection | View Details |
| – |
Auto-brew (programmed start) does not start at the set time.
|
Auto-Brew Scheduling / Interlock Issue | View Details |
| – |
Brew basket swings open or drops during brewing, causing spills.
|
Brew Basket Latch / Hinge Failure | View Details |
| – |
Brewed coffee is not hot enough or cools very quickly on the warming plate.
|
Insufficient Heating / Warming Plate Underheating | View Details |
| – |
Clock or timer resets to 12:00 or loses time frequently.
|
Clock Power Retention / Memory Fault | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker brews extremely slowly or only drips, taking much longer than normal to fill the carafe.
|
Restricted Water Flow / Partial Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker emits a burning smell or visible smoke during operation.
|
Electrical Overheating / Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker leaks from the carafe spout or around the carafe lid when pouring.
|
Carafe Seal / Lid Fault | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker leaks water from the bottom of the unit during or after brewing.
|
Internal Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker makes loud gurgling, sputtering, or popping noises during brewing.
|
Air in Water Line / Scale-Induced Boiling Noise | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the START or BREW button is pressed.
|
Brew Start Circuit / Interlock Fault | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker produces a plastic or chemical smell during brewing, especially when new.
|
Off-Gassing of New Components / Residual Manufacturing Oils | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker turns off mid-brew and does not complete the brewing cycle.
|
Intermittent Power Loss / Overheat Shutdown | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker vibrates excessively or makes rattling noises on the counter during brewing.
|
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker will not power on at all; no lights or display on a Black+Decker drip coffee maker.
|
No Power / Open Power Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Coffee tastes bitter or burnt.
|
Over-Extraction / Overheating of Brewed Coffee | View Details |
| – |
Coffee tastes weak or watery even when using the same amount of coffee grounds.
|
Brew Strength / Extraction Issue | View Details |
| – |
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim while brewing.
|
Unstable Power Supply / Loose Connection | View Details |
| – |
Display works but buttons do not respond or only some buttons work intermittently.
|
Keypad / Button Contact Failure | View Details |
| – |
Moldy or musty smell from the coffee maker or brewed coffee.
|
Microbial Growth in Water Path or Carafe | View Details |
| – |
Single-serve side (on dual Black+Decker models) does not dispense coffee or water.
|
Single-Serve Pump / Needle Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Single-serve side leaks around the pod holder or from under the lid.
|
Single-Serve Seal / Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Visible rust or corrosion on warming plate or internal metal components.
|
Corrosion Damage | View Details |
| – |
Warming plate does not heat after brewing; coffee gets cold quickly.
|
Warming Plate Not Energized | View Details |
| – |
Water or coffee leaks from around the top of the filter basket or spills over the sides.
|
Brew Basket Overflow / Drip Stop Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Water remains in the reservoir and does not drain during brewing.
|
Reservoir Outlet / Inlet Blockage | View Details |
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