KitchenAid 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” even when the water reservoir is full.
Water Level Detection Fault
ADD WATER / ERR3 (KCM Series)
KitchenAid KCM-series drip coffee maker shows ADD WATER or ERR3 and stops brewing with water still in reservoir.
Inlet Valve / Check Valve Restriction
CLEAN
“CLEAN” or “CLEAN NOW” indicator stays on or flashes on KitchenAid drip coffee maker.
Descale / Cleaning Cycle Required
ERR BEAN
Display shows a bean error on a KitchenAid grind-and-brew coffee maker even when beans are present.
Bean Level / Hopper Sensor Fault
ERR CARAFE
Display shows a carafe-related error and brewing will not start on a KitchenAid drip coffee maker with carafe sensor.
Carafe Presence Switch Fault
ERR DESC
Descale or DESC error remains on display after descaling a KitchenAid coffee maker.
Descale Cycle Not Recognized / Flow Sensor Not Reset
ERR dISC
Display shows a disc or pod error on a KitchenAid pod or capsule coffee maker and will not brew.
Pod/Disc Recognition Error
ERR GRIND
Display shows a grind error on a KitchenAid coffee maker with built-in grinder; grinding stops or will not start.
Grinder Motor / Burr Blockage
ERR H2O
Display shows an H2O-related error and brewing stops on a KitchenAid single-serve or pod-style coffee maker.
Insufficient Water Flow / Dry Pump Protection
ERR LID
Display shows a lid error and the coffee maker will not start brewing.
Brew Basket / Lid Closed Detection Fault
ERR1
Display shows ERR1 and brewing will not start or stops immediately on KitchenAid digital drip coffee maker.
Water Reservoir Presence/Position Error
ERR2
Display shows ERR2 and the coffee maker will not heat or brew.
Thermal Sensor / Thermistor Fault
ERR3
Display shows ERR3 and the coffee maker stops mid-brew or never starts brewing.
Flow Meter / Water Flow Detection Error
ERR4
Display shows ERR4 and the coffee maker will not brew; sometimes accompanied by beeping.
Overheat / Thermal Cutoff Tripped
ERR5
Display shows ERR5 and the coffee maker will not complete a brew cycle; may stop shortly after starting.
Pump / Heating Circuit Synchronization Error
ERR6
Display shows ERR6 and the coffee maker powers on but none of the brew functions respond.
Keypad / User Interface Communication Error
ERR7
Display shows ERR7 and the clock or programming functions behave erratically on a KitchenAid programmable coffee maker.
Real-Time Clock / Memory Error
Symptom
Built-in grinder is extremely loud or makes grinding/metallic scraping noises.
Foreign Object in Grinder / Burr Contact
Symptom
Built-in grinder runs but does not grind beans effectively (beans spin without grinding).
Worn Burrs / Incorrect Burr Alignment
Symptom
Carafe glass is cracked or broken, or carafe does not sit correctly on the warming plate.
Damaged Carafe / Incorrect Carafe Fit
Symptom
Clock or timer loses time or resets frequently on programmable KitchenAid coffee maker.
Unstable Power / Failing Clock Circuit
Symptom
Coffee maker brews but no coffee comes out into the carafe; water seems to stay in the basket or overflow.
Brew Basket Drain / Drip Stop Blockage
Symptom
Coffee maker drips coffee onto the warming plate even when not brewing.
Leaking Brew Basket / Drip Stop Not Sealing
Symptom
Coffee maker emits a plastic or burning smell during use.
Overheating Component / Insulation Burn
Symptom
Coffee maker is very slow to brew; a full pot takes much longer than normal.
Restricted Water Flow from Scale Buildup
Symptom
Coffee maker leaks water from the bottom during or after brewing.
Internal Leak in Tubing or Heater Assembly
Symptom
Coffee maker makes loud gurgling or rattling noises during brewing.
Air in Water Line / Scale in Heater
Symptom
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the brew button is pressed.
Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Not Engaging
Symptom
Coffee maker turns off before brewing is complete or shuts off randomly during operation.
Intermittent Power / Overheat Protection Trip
Symptom
Coffee maker will not power on at all; no lights or display on KitchenAid drip coffee maker.
No Power / Dead Control Board
Symptom
Coffee tastes bitter or burnt.
Over-Extraction / Overheating on Warming Plate
Symptom
Coffee tastes weak or watery even when using normal amounts of coffee.
Short Brew Time / Incorrect Water-to-Coffee Ratio
Symptom
Coffee temperature is too low even immediately after brewing.
Insufficient Brew Temperature / Heater Underheating
Symptom
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim during brewing.
Voltage Drop / Loose Electrical Connection
Symptom
Single-serve KitchenAid coffee maker brews only a small amount of coffee compared to selected size.
Flow Restriction / Incorrect Volume Calibration
Symptom
Single-serve KitchenAid coffee maker displays ready but does not dispense any water when brew is started.
Pump Not Primed / Pump Failure
Symptom
Single-serve KitchenAid coffee maker does not puncture pods properly; water leaks around pod.
Pod Piercing Needle / Seal Fault
Symptom
Water leaks from around the top lid or overflows from the brew basket.
Brew Basket Overflow / Showerhead Restriction
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADD WATER |
Display shows “ADD WATER” even when the water reservoir is full.
|
Water Level Detection Fault | View Details |
| ADD WATER / ERR3 (KCM Series) |
KitchenAid KCM-series drip coffee maker shows ADD WATER or ERR3 and stops brewing with water still in reservoir.
|
Inlet Valve / Check Valve Restriction | View Details |
| CLEAN |
“CLEAN” or “CLEAN NOW” indicator stays on or flashes on KitchenAid drip coffee maker.
|
Descale / Cleaning Cycle Required | View Details |
| ERR BEAN |
Display shows a bean error on a KitchenAid grind-and-brew coffee maker even when beans are present.
|
Bean Level / Hopper Sensor Fault | View Details |
| ERR CARAFE |
Display shows a carafe-related error and brewing will not start on a KitchenAid drip coffee maker with carafe sensor.
|
Carafe Presence Switch Fault | View Details |
| ERR DESC |
Descale or DESC error remains on display after descaling a KitchenAid coffee maker.
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Descale Cycle Not Recognized / Flow Sensor Not Reset | View Details |
| ERR dISC |
Display shows a disc or pod error on a KitchenAid pod or capsule coffee maker and will not brew.
|
Pod/Disc Recognition Error | View Details |
| ERR GRIND |
Display shows a grind error on a KitchenAid coffee maker with built-in grinder; grinding stops or will not start.
|
Grinder Motor / Burr Blockage | View Details |
| ERR H2O |
Display shows an H2O-related error and brewing stops on a KitchenAid single-serve or pod-style coffee maker.
|
Insufficient Water Flow / Dry Pump Protection | View Details |
| ERR LID |
Display shows a lid error and the coffee maker will not start brewing.
|
Brew Basket / Lid Closed Detection Fault | View Details |
| ERR1 |
Display shows ERR1 and brewing will not start or stops immediately on KitchenAid digital drip coffee maker.
|
Water Reservoir Presence/Position Error | View Details |
| ERR2 |
Display shows ERR2 and the coffee maker will not heat or brew.
|
Thermal Sensor / Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| ERR3 |
Display shows ERR3 and the coffee maker stops mid-brew or never starts brewing.
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Flow Meter / Water Flow Detection Error | View Details |
| ERR4 |
Display shows ERR4 and the coffee maker will not brew; sometimes accompanied by beeping.
|
Overheat / Thermal Cutoff Tripped | View Details |
| ERR5 |
Display shows ERR5 and the coffee maker will not complete a brew cycle; may stop shortly after starting.
|
Pump / Heating Circuit Synchronization Error | View Details |
| ERR6 |
Display shows ERR6 and the coffee maker powers on but none of the brew functions respond.
|
Keypad / User Interface Communication Error | View Details |
| ERR7 |
Display shows ERR7 and the clock or programming functions behave erratically on a KitchenAid programmable coffee maker.
|
Real-Time Clock / Memory Error | View Details |
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Built-in grinder is extremely loud or makes grinding/metallic scraping noises.
|
Foreign Object in Grinder / Burr Contact | View Details |
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Built-in grinder runs but does not grind beans effectively (beans spin without grinding).
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Worn Burrs / Incorrect Burr Alignment | View Details |
| – |
Carafe glass is cracked or broken, or carafe does not sit correctly on the warming plate.
|
Damaged Carafe / Incorrect Carafe Fit | View Details |
| – |
Clock or timer loses time or resets frequently on programmable KitchenAid coffee maker.
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Unstable Power / Failing Clock Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker brews but no coffee comes out into the carafe; water seems to stay in the basket or overflow.
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Brew Basket Drain / Drip Stop Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker drips coffee onto the warming plate even when not brewing.
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Leaking Brew Basket / Drip Stop Not Sealing | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker emits a plastic or burning smell during use.
|
Overheating Component / Insulation Burn | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker is very slow to brew; a full pot takes much longer than normal.
|
Restricted Water Flow from Scale Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker leaks water from the bottom during or after brewing.
|
Internal Leak in Tubing or Heater Assembly | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker makes loud gurgling or rattling noises during brewing.
|
Air in Water Line / Scale in Heater | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the brew button is pressed.
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Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Not Engaging | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker turns off before brewing is complete or shuts off randomly during operation.
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Intermittent Power / Overheat Protection Trip | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker will not power on at all; no lights or display on KitchenAid drip coffee maker.
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No Power / Dead Control Board | View Details |
| – |
Coffee tastes bitter or burnt.
|
Over-Extraction / Overheating on Warming Plate | View Details |
| – |
Coffee tastes weak or watery even when using normal amounts of coffee.
|
Short Brew Time / Incorrect Water-to-Coffee Ratio | View Details |
| – |
Coffee temperature is too low even immediately after brewing.
|
Insufficient Brew Temperature / Heater Underheating | View Details |
| – |
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim during brewing.
|
Voltage Drop / Loose Electrical Connection | View Details |
| – |
Single-serve KitchenAid coffee maker brews only a small amount of coffee compared to selected size.
|
Flow Restriction / Incorrect Volume Calibration | View Details |
| – |
Single-serve KitchenAid coffee maker displays ready but does not dispense any water when brew is started.
|
Pump Not Primed / Pump Failure | View Details |
| – |
Single-serve KitchenAid coffee maker does not puncture pods properly; water leaks around pod.
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Pod Piercing Needle / Seal Fault | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from around the top lid or overflows from the brew basket.
|
Brew Basket Overflow / Showerhead Restriction | View Details |
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