Kenmore 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 flashing water droplet icon even when the reservoir is full.
Water Level Detection Fault
CLEAN
The CLEAN or DESCALE indicator light stays on or flashes even after brewing; machine may still operate.
Descale Reminder / Scale Sensor Triggered
E01
Coffee maker will not power on, display is blank, no lights or response when pressing any buttons.
Main Control Board Power Supply Fault
E02
Display powers on but buttons are unresponsive or only some keys work intermittently.
Keypad / Touch Control Panel Failure
E03
Display shows E03 and brewing stops shortly after starting, often with a clicking sound from inside.
Water Inlet / Flow Meter Error
E04
E04 appears and the coffee maker stops heating; water passes through but is lukewarm or cold.
Thermal Sensor / NTC Error
E05
E05 error and brewing stops; machine may beep and refuse to start a cycle.
Overheat / Dry-Boil Protection Trip
E06
E06 error appears and the pump does not run; no water is drawn from the reservoir.
Pump Drive or Pump Circuit Failure
E07
E07 error and the machine stops mid-brew; sometimes accompanied by gurgling or steam escaping from the sides.
Steam Pressure / Venting Fault
E08
E08 error appears and the grinder will not run on grind-and-brew Kenmore models.
Grinder Motor / Grinder Jam Error
E09
E09 error and the carafe warming plate does not heat; brewed coffee is cold shortly after brewing.
Warming Plate Heater Circuit Fault
E10
E10 error appears and the machine will not start brewing; some models beep and flash the error.
Lid / Brew Basket Safety Switch Fault
E11
E11 error and the display backlight flickers or dims; unit may reset during brewing.
Low Voltage / Internal Power Supply Error
E12
E12 error appears on programmable Kenmore coffee makers when setting or starting a delayed brew.
Clock / Timer Circuit Error
E13
E13 error and the machine stops with water remaining in the reservoir; little or no water reaches the brew basket.
Scale / Blockage Detected in Heater or Tubing
E14
E14 error appears on grind-and-brew models; machine will not start grinding or brewing.
Bean Hopper / Safety Interlock Error
E15
E15 error and the machine stops with water leaking into the base or onto the counter during brewing.
Internal Leak Detected / Drip Tray Sensor Error
ERR
Generic ERR message on display; machine may beep and refuse to operate until unplugged.
General Control Board Error
NO CARAFE
Display shows NO CARAFE or a carafe icon blinks; brewing will not start.
Carafe Presence Switch Fault
NO FILTER
Display shows NO FILTER or filter icon; machine beeps and will not start brewing.
Filter Basket / Pod Holder Detection Fault
Symptom
Brewed coffee has a burnt or bitter taste even when using fresh coffee.
Overheating or Over-Extraction
Symptom
Brewed coffee has a metallic or mineral taste.
Mineral Buildup or Water Quality Issue
Symptom
Brewed coffee has a plastic or chemical taste, especially on a newer Kenmore coffee maker.
Residue from Manufacturing or Internal Plastics
Symptom
Brewed coffee is weak or watery even when using normal amounts of coffee grounds.
Incorrect Brew Temperature or Flow Rate
Symptom
Built-in grinder produces inconsistent grind size or very coarse grounds, resulting in weak coffee.
Worn or Misadjusted Grinder Burrs
Symptom
Built-in grinder runs but no ground coffee reaches the filter basket.
Grind Chute Blockage
Symptom
Clock or timer loses time or resets to 12:00 frequently, especially after brief power interruptions.
Clock Retention / Backup Circuit Failure
Symptom
Coffee maker brews extremely slowly; it may take 30 minutes or more to brew a full pot.
Restricted Water Flow from Scale Buildup
Symptom
Coffee maker does not keep time or settings after being unplugged briefly (no backup).
Design Limitation / No Non-Volatile Memory
Symptom
Coffee maker emits a burning smell during operation, with or without visible smoke.
Overheating Component or Electrical Short
Symptom
Coffee maker leaks water from the bottom onto the counter during or after brewing.
Internal Water Leak
Symptom
Coffee maker makes loud gurgling or popping noises during brewing, louder than normal operation.
Boiling Irregularities from Scale or Air in System
Symptom
Coffee maker overflows the filter basket; grounds and coffee spill over into the carafe and onto the warming plate.
Brew Basket Overflow / Drain Restriction
Symptom
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the START button is pressed; no pump or heater noise.
Brew Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Not Engaged
Symptom
Coffee maker turns off mid-brew and restarts or loses time settings intermittently.
Intermittent Power Loss / Internal Connection Fault
Symptom
Coffee maker vibrates excessively or rattles loudly during brewing.
Mechanical Vibration from Pump or Loose Components
Symptom
Display is very dim or unreadable, but the coffee maker still brews.
Display Backlight or LCD Failure
Symptom
Water or coffee drips continuously from the brew basket even when brewing is finished and the carafe is removed.
Drip Stop Valve Failure
Symptom
Water reservoir level drops, but little or no coffee ends up in the carafe; interior seems wet or steamy.
Steam Leak or Brew Head Seal Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADD WATER |
Display shows ADD WATER or a flashing water droplet icon even when the reservoir is full.
|
Water Level Detection Fault | View Details |
| CLEAN |
The CLEAN or DESCALE indicator light stays on or flashes even after brewing; machine may still operate.
|
Descale Reminder / Scale Sensor Triggered | View Details |
| E01 |
Coffee maker will not power on, display is blank, no lights or response when pressing any buttons.
|
Main Control Board Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E02 |
Display powers on but buttons are unresponsive or only some keys work intermittently.
|
Keypad / Touch Control Panel Failure | View Details |
| E03 |
Display shows E03 and brewing stops shortly after starting, often with a clicking sound from inside.
|
Water Inlet / Flow Meter Error | View Details |
| E04 |
E04 appears and the coffee maker stops heating; water passes through but is lukewarm or cold.
|
Thermal Sensor / NTC Error | View Details |
| E05 |
E05 error and brewing stops; machine may beep and refuse to start a cycle.
|
Overheat / Dry-Boil Protection Trip | View Details |
| E06 |
E06 error appears and the pump does not run; no water is drawn from the reservoir.
|
Pump Drive or Pump Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E07 |
E07 error and the machine stops mid-brew; sometimes accompanied by gurgling or steam escaping from the sides.
|
Steam Pressure / Venting Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
E08 error appears and the grinder will not run on grind-and-brew Kenmore models.
|
Grinder Motor / Grinder Jam Error | View Details |
| E09 |
E09 error and the carafe warming plate does not heat; brewed coffee is cold shortly after brewing.
|
Warming Plate Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 error appears and the machine will not start brewing; some models beep and flash the error.
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Lid / Brew Basket Safety Switch Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
E11 error and the display backlight flickers or dims; unit may reset during brewing.
|
Low Voltage / Internal Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E12 |
E12 error appears on programmable Kenmore coffee makers when setting or starting a delayed brew.
|
Clock / Timer Circuit Error | View Details |
| E13 |
E13 error and the machine stops with water remaining in the reservoir; little or no water reaches the brew basket.
|
Scale / Blockage Detected in Heater or Tubing | View Details |
| E14 |
E14 error appears on grind-and-brew models; machine will not start grinding or brewing.
|
Bean Hopper / Safety Interlock Error | View Details |
| E15 |
E15 error and the machine stops with water leaking into the base or onto the counter during brewing.
|
Internal Leak Detected / Drip Tray Sensor Error | View Details |
| ERR |
Generic ERR message on display; machine may beep and refuse to operate until unplugged.
|
General Control Board Error | View Details |
| NO CARAFE |
Display shows NO CARAFE or a carafe icon blinks; brewing will not start.
|
Carafe Presence Switch Fault | View Details |
| NO FILTER |
Display shows NO FILTER or filter icon; machine beeps and will not start brewing.
|
Filter Basket / Pod Holder Detection Fault | View Details |
| – |
Brewed coffee has a burnt or bitter taste even when using fresh coffee.
|
Overheating or Over-Extraction | View Details |
| – |
Brewed coffee has a metallic or mineral taste.
|
Mineral Buildup or Water Quality Issue | View Details |
| – |
Brewed coffee has a plastic or chemical taste, especially on a newer Kenmore coffee maker.
|
Residue from Manufacturing or Internal Plastics | View Details |
| – |
Brewed coffee is weak or watery even when using normal amounts of coffee grounds.
|
Incorrect Brew Temperature or Flow Rate | View Details |
| – |
Built-in grinder produces inconsistent grind size or very coarse grounds, resulting in weak coffee.
|
Worn or Misadjusted Grinder Burrs | View Details |
| – |
Built-in grinder runs but no ground coffee reaches the filter basket.
|
Grind Chute Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Clock or timer loses time or resets to 12:00 frequently, especially after brief power interruptions.
|
Clock Retention / Backup Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker brews extremely slowly; it may take 30 minutes or more to brew a full pot.
|
Restricted Water Flow from Scale Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker does not keep time or settings after being unplugged briefly (no backup).
|
Design Limitation / No Non-Volatile Memory | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker emits a burning smell during operation, with or without visible smoke.
|
Overheating Component or Electrical Short | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker leaks water from the bottom onto the counter during or after brewing.
|
Internal Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker makes loud gurgling or popping noises during brewing, louder than normal operation.
|
Boiling Irregularities from Scale or Air in System | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker overflows the filter basket; grounds and coffee spill over into the carafe and onto the warming plate.
|
Brew Basket Overflow / Drain Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the START button is pressed; no pump or heater noise.
|
Brew Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Not Engaged | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker turns off mid-brew and restarts or loses time settings intermittently.
|
Intermittent Power Loss / Internal Connection Fault | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker vibrates excessively or rattles loudly during brewing.
|
Mechanical Vibration from Pump or Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Display is very dim or unreadable, but the coffee maker still brews.
|
Display Backlight or LCD Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water or coffee drips continuously from the brew basket even when brewing is finished and the carafe is removed.
|
Drip Stop Valve Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water reservoir level drops, but little or no coffee ends up in the carafe; interior seems wet or steamy.
|
Steam Leak or Brew Head Seal Failure | View Details |
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