Display shows “Error 50”; machine may not detect the grinder or may refuse to grind beans.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the machine before working on the grinder. Sharp burrs can cause injury.
Step 1 – Check beans:
- Remove very oily or caramelized beans; they can clog the grinder.
- Use fresh, medium-roast beans recommended for superautomatic machines.
Step 2 – Empty and clean grinder inlet:
- Empty the bean hopper.
- Vacuum out loose beans and grounds from the hopper and grinder inlet.
Step 3 – Test grinder:
- Refill with a small amount of suitable beans.
- Run a coffee cycle and listen for normal grinding; if the motor hums but does not turn, it may be jammed.
Step 4 – Advanced grinder service:
- Remove the housing (unplug first).
- Access the grinder and check for compacted coffee blocking the burrs.
- Disassemble the grinder top burr carrier and clean thoroughly.
- Inspect burrs for wear; replace if dull or chipped.
Step 5 – Replace faulty parts:
- Replace the grinder motor if it does not run under load.
- Replace the grinder assembly if the motor sensor/tachometer is defective.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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