Bodum
Bodum 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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E1
Digital Bodum coffee maker will not start a brew cycle; display shows E1 immediately after pressing the brew button.
Water Level Sensor Fault
E2
Bodum digital coffee maker stops mid-brew and displays E2; brewing temperature seems low or coffee is lukewarm.
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Error
E3
Bodum programmable coffee maker displays E3 and does not heat water; pump may run briefly but no hot water reaches the filter basket.
Heating Element / Thermal Fuse Failure
E4
Bodum coffee maker with digital display shows E4 and shuts off shortly after starting; steam seems excessive or water spits violently.
Overheat / Boil-Dry Protection Triggered
E5
Bodum digital coffee maker beeps and shows E5; no water is drawn from the reservoir and the pump sounds strained or silent.
Water Pump / Flow Fault
E6
Bodum coffee maker with clock/timer shows E6 and none of the buttons respond, or the display is frozen.
Control Board / Keypad Communication Error
E7
Bodum coffee maker with built-in grinder shows E7 and refuses to start grinding or brewing.
Grinder Motor / Lid Safety Switch Fault
E8
Bodum coffee maker with integrated grinder shows E8; grinder runs but no beans are ground, or beans feed erratically.
Grinder Burr / Hopper Sensor Error
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker brews only a small amount of coffee even though the reservoir is full.
Premature Brew Cycle Termination
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker continues to drip water long after the brew cycle has finished.
Residual Boiler Siphoning / Slow Drain
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker drips coffee onto the hot plate even when the carafe is removed.
Drip-Stop Valve Not Sealing
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker emits a burnt plastic or electrical smell during operation.
Overheating Electrical Component or Melted Insulation
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker leaks water from the bottom of the machine during or after brewing.
Internal Leak in Boiler or Hose Circuit
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker makes loud gurgling or popping noises during brewing, louder than normal operation.
Boiler Cavitation / Partial Blockage
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker overflows the filter basket; coffee grounds and water spill over into the carafe and onto the counter.
Filter Basket Drain Restriction / Incorrect Grind
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker produces a plastic or chemical taste in the coffee, especially when new.
Residue from Manufacturing or Oils in Water Path
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker produces very weak coffee even when using the same amount of grounds as before.
Under-Extraction Due to Low Temperature or Fast Flow
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker will not turn on at all; no lights or display even when plugged in.
No Power / Primary Circuit Failure
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker with grinder is extremely loud or makes grinding noises even when not grinding.
Grinder Motor or Gearbox Noise
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker with grinder produces inconsistent grind size, leading to uneven coffee strength.
Worn or Misaligned Grinder Burrs
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker with integrated grinder runs the grinder but no coffee grounds reach the filter basket.
Blocked Grinder Chute
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker’s brew basket swings open or falls out during brewing.
Filter Basket Latch Failure
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker’s brew time is much longer than specified, even after descaling.
Restricted Flow or Control Timing Fault
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker’s brew time is much shorter than specified, resulting in under-extracted coffee.
Fast Flow Through Grounds
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker’s buttons are unresponsive or require very hard presses to register.
Worn or Contaminated Keypad Contacts
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker’s carafe does not sit properly on the hot plate; brewing stops when the carafe is slightly moved.
Carafe Presence Switch Misalignment
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker’s carafe lid leaks when pouring; coffee dribbles down the side of the carafe.
Carafe Lid Seal or Spout Design Issue
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker’s clock and programming reset every time it is unplugged or briefly loses power.
Loss of Backup Power / Non-Volatile Memory Limitation
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker’s descaling indicator (if equipped) stays on even after descaling.
Descale Timer Not Resetting
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker’s hot plate does not keep coffee warm; brewing completes but the plate stays cold.
Hot Plate Element or Keep-Warm Thermostat Failure
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker’s indicator light does not turn on, but the unit still brews normally.
Failed Indicator LED or Lamp
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker’s water reservoir level indicator (float) is stuck and does not move with water level.
Stuck Float Indicator
Symptom
Bodum coffee maker’s water reservoir valve drips when the tank is removed from the base.
Leaking Tank Outlet Valve
Symptom
Bodum drip coffee maker powers on but brews extremely slowly; it may take over 30 minutes to brew a full pot.
Restricted Boiler Tube / Scale Buildup
Symptom
Bodum pour-over coffee maker (e.g., Bodum Bistro, Bodum Pour Over) does not heat water at all; indicator light may turn on but no brewing occurs.
Open Heating Element Circuit
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Digital Bodum coffee maker will not start a brew cycle; display shows E1 immediately after pressing the brew button.
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Water Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Bodum digital coffee maker stops mid-brew and displays E2; brewing temperature seems low or coffee is lukewarm.
|
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Bodum programmable coffee maker displays E3 and does not heat water; pump may run briefly but no hot water reaches the filter basket.
|
Heating Element / Thermal Fuse Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Bodum coffee maker with digital display shows E4 and shuts off shortly after starting; steam seems excessive or water spits violently.
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Overheat / Boil-Dry Protection Triggered | View Details |
| E5 |
Bodum digital coffee maker beeps and shows E5; no water is drawn from the reservoir and the pump sounds strained or silent.
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Water Pump / Flow Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Bodum coffee maker with clock/timer shows E6 and none of the buttons respond, or the display is frozen.
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Control Board / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Bodum coffee maker with built-in grinder shows E7 and refuses to start grinding or brewing.
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Grinder Motor / Lid Safety Switch Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Bodum coffee maker with integrated grinder shows E8; grinder runs but no beans are ground, or beans feed erratically.
|
Grinder Burr / Hopper Sensor Error | View Details |
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Bodum coffee maker brews only a small amount of coffee even though the reservoir is full.
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Premature Brew Cycle Termination | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker continues to drip water long after the brew cycle has finished.
|
Residual Boiler Siphoning / Slow Drain | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker drips coffee onto the hot plate even when the carafe is removed.
|
Drip-Stop Valve Not Sealing | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker emits a burnt plastic or electrical smell during operation.
|
Overheating Electrical Component or Melted Insulation | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker leaks water from the bottom of the machine during or after brewing.
|
Internal Leak in Boiler or Hose Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker makes loud gurgling or popping noises during brewing, louder than normal operation.
|
Boiler Cavitation / Partial Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker overflows the filter basket; coffee grounds and water spill over into the carafe and onto the counter.
|
Filter Basket Drain Restriction / Incorrect Grind | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker produces a plastic or chemical taste in the coffee, especially when new.
|
Residue from Manufacturing or Oils in Water Path | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker produces very weak coffee even when using the same amount of grounds as before.
|
Under-Extraction Due to Low Temperature or Fast Flow | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker will not turn on at all; no lights or display even when plugged in.
|
No Power / Primary Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker with grinder is extremely loud or makes grinding noises even when not grinding.
|
Grinder Motor or Gearbox Noise | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker with grinder produces inconsistent grind size, leading to uneven coffee strength.
|
Worn or Misaligned Grinder Burrs | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker with integrated grinder runs the grinder but no coffee grounds reach the filter basket.
|
Blocked Grinder Chute | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker’s brew basket swings open or falls out during brewing.
|
Filter Basket Latch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker’s brew time is much longer than specified, even after descaling.
|
Restricted Flow or Control Timing Fault | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker’s brew time is much shorter than specified, resulting in under-extracted coffee.
|
Fast Flow Through Grounds | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker’s buttons are unresponsive or require very hard presses to register.
|
Worn or Contaminated Keypad Contacts | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker’s carafe does not sit properly on the hot plate; brewing stops when the carafe is slightly moved.
|
Carafe Presence Switch Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker’s carafe lid leaks when pouring; coffee dribbles down the side of the carafe.
|
Carafe Lid Seal or Spout Design Issue | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker’s clock and programming reset every time it is unplugged or briefly loses power.
|
Loss of Backup Power / Non-Volatile Memory Limitation | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker’s descaling indicator (if equipped) stays on even after descaling.
|
Descale Timer Not Resetting | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker’s hot plate does not keep coffee warm; brewing completes but the plate stays cold.
|
Hot Plate Element or Keep-Warm Thermostat Failure | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker’s indicator light does not turn on, but the unit still brews normally.
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Failed Indicator LED or Lamp | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker’s water reservoir level indicator (float) is stuck and does not move with water level.
|
Stuck Float Indicator | View Details |
| – |
Bodum coffee maker’s water reservoir valve drips when the tank is removed from the base.
|
Leaking Tank Outlet Valve | View Details |
| – |
Bodum drip coffee maker powers on but brews extremely slowly; it may take over 30 minutes to brew a full pot.
|
Restricted Boiler Tube / Scale Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Bodum pour-over coffee maker (e.g., Bodum Bistro, Bodum Pour Over) does not heat water at all; indicator light may turn on but no brewing occurs.
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Open Heating Element Circuit | View Details |
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