Insignia Descale Indicator Logic / Flow Sensor Sensitivity

Unit repeatedly prompts for descaling or shows a clean indicator even after cleaning (on models with such indicator).

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Flow sensor not registering proper flow, Control board not resetting descale counter, Incomplete descale cycle, Heavy remaining scale

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug before any internal inspection.

  • Follow official descale procedure: Perform the full descale cycle exactly as described in the Insignia manual, including any button combinations required to start and end the cycle.
  • Run extra rinse cycles: After descaling, run several full reservoirs of clean water to ensure sensors see normal flow.
  • Manual reset: Some models require holding a specific button (e.g., clean or brew) for several seconds to clear the indicator. Check your manual.
  • Inspect flow sensor (advanced): On models with a flow meter, ensure the sensor wheel spins freely and is not obstructed by debris.

If the clean indicator will not clear, the control board or flow sensor may be faulty but the machine can often still be used if performance is normal.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Flow Sensor (Flow Meter)
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