Magimix
Magimix 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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CLEAN
Display shows CLEAN or a cleaning icon and the machine requests a cleaning cycle.
Brew Head / Coffee Circuit Cleaning Required
DESC
Display shows DESC or descaling icon and machine beeps or refuses to brew until descaling is performed.
Descaling Cycle Required (Limescale Accumulation)
ERR1
Machine will not start brewing, display shows ERR1 shortly after pressing the coffee button.
Water Tank Presence / Level Detection Fault
ERR2
Display shows ERR2 and the machine stops heating or brewing.
Thermal Sensor / NTC Probe Fault
ERR3
Machine powers on but shows ERR3 and will not pump water or brew.
Flow Meter / Water Flow Detection Fault
ERR4
Display shows ERR4 and brewing stops mid-cycle or does not start.
Pump Overload / Pump Circuit Fault
ERR5
Machine shows ERR5 and stops heating; no hot water or steam is produced.
Thermoblock / Boiler Overheat Protection Trip
ERR6
Display shows ERR6 and the machine will not complete a brew cycle.
Brew Group Position / Drive Motor Fault (automatic capsule models)
ERR7
Machine displays ERR7 and does not respond to brew commands.
Control Board / Firmware Communication Fault
LOCK
Display shows a lock symbol or LOCK and buttons do not respond.
Child Lock / Control Lock Activated
TRAY
Display shows TRAY or a drip tray icon and the machine refuses to brew.
Drip Tray / Capsule Container Full Detection
WATER
Display shows WATER or a flashing water tank icon and brewing will not start.
Low Water / Empty Tank Detection
Symptom
Buttons or touch controls respond intermittently or activate by themselves.
Keypad / Touch Panel Malfunction
Symptom
Capsule is not pierced correctly; water bypasses the capsule or leaks around it.
Capsule Piercing / Brew Head Alignment Fault
Symptom
Coffee is not hot enough even immediately after brewing.
Low Brew Temperature
Symptom
Coffee is very bitter or burnt-tasting compared to usual.
Over-Extraction / Overheating
Symptom
Coffee tastes weak or watery even when using the same capsules or ground coffee.
Under-Extraction / Incorrect Brew Volume
Symptom
Descaling light or DESC message will not clear even after descaling.
Descale Counter / Reset Fault
Symptom
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim during brewing.
Unstable Power / Control Board Voltage Issue
Symptom
Ground coffee model overflows from the portafilter or filter basket during brewing.
Portafilter Channeling / Overpressure
Symptom
Ground coffee model produces no coffee from the portafilter, but water returns to the drip tray.
Overpressure Valve / Bypass Opening
Symptom
Machine does not power on at all; no lights or display when the power button is pressed.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Machine makes unusually loud rattling or buzzing noises during brewing.
Excessive Vibration / Pump Noise
Symptom
Machine powers on but will not start brewing when a coffee button is pressed; no pump noise.
Start Circuit / User Interface Fault
Symptom
Machine shuts off unexpectedly during brewing or heating.
Thermal Cut-Out / Power Interruption
Symptom
Machine vibrates excessively and can move on the worktop during brewing.
Excessive Mechanical Vibration
Symptom
Milk frother (automatic frothing attachment) does not draw milk or produces only hot milk without foam.
Automatic Milk Frother Suction / Aeration Fault
Symptom
Pump runs loudly but little or no water comes out of the coffee spout.
No Flow / Weak Flow from Coffee Outlet
Symptom
Steam wand does not produce steam or only emits water.
No Steam / Weak Steam from Steam Wand
Symptom
Steam wand is blocked; no liquid or steam comes out and milk cannot be frothed.
Steam Wand / Nozzle Blockage
Symptom
Strong burning smell during operation, with or without visible smoke.
Overheating / Electrical Burning
Symptom
Used capsules are not ejected into the container; they remain stuck in the brew head.
Capsule Ejection Mechanism Fault
Symptom
Water leaks from around the water tank area onto the worktop.
Water Tank / Tank Valve Leak
Symptom
Water leaks from under the machine during or after brewing.
Internal Leak / Hose or Seal Failure
Symptom
Water or coffee drips continuously from the coffee spout after brewing has finished.
Dripping Spout / Non-Closing Valve
Symptom
Water or steam escapes from around the brew head or lever during brewing.
Brew Head Seal / Gasket Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAN |
Display shows CLEAN or a cleaning icon and the machine requests a cleaning cycle.
|
Brew Head / Coffee Circuit Cleaning Required | View Details |
| DESC |
Display shows DESC or descaling icon and machine beeps or refuses to brew until descaling is performed.
|
Descaling Cycle Required (Limescale Accumulation) | View Details |
| ERR1 |
Machine will not start brewing, display shows ERR1 shortly after pressing the coffee button.
|
Water Tank Presence / Level Detection Fault | View Details |
| ERR2 |
Display shows ERR2 and the machine stops heating or brewing.
|
Thermal Sensor / NTC Probe Fault | View Details |
| ERR3 |
Machine powers on but shows ERR3 and will not pump water or brew.
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Flow Meter / Water Flow Detection Fault | View Details |
| ERR4 |
Display shows ERR4 and brewing stops mid-cycle or does not start.
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Pump Overload / Pump Circuit Fault | View Details |
| ERR5 |
Machine shows ERR5 and stops heating; no hot water or steam is produced.
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Thermoblock / Boiler Overheat Protection Trip | View Details |
| ERR6 |
Display shows ERR6 and the machine will not complete a brew cycle.
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Brew Group Position / Drive Motor Fault (automatic capsule models) | View Details |
| ERR7 |
Machine displays ERR7 and does not respond to brew commands.
|
Control Board / Firmware Communication Fault | View Details |
| LOCK |
Display shows a lock symbol or LOCK and buttons do not respond.
|
Child Lock / Control Lock Activated | View Details |
| TRAY |
Display shows TRAY or a drip tray icon and the machine refuses to brew.
|
Drip Tray / Capsule Container Full Detection | View Details |
| WATER |
Display shows WATER or a flashing water tank icon and brewing will not start.
|
Low Water / Empty Tank Detection | View Details |
| – |
Buttons or touch controls respond intermittently or activate by themselves.
|
Keypad / Touch Panel Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Capsule is not pierced correctly; water bypasses the capsule or leaks around it.
|
Capsule Piercing / Brew Head Alignment Fault | View Details |
| – |
Coffee is not hot enough even immediately after brewing.
|
Low Brew Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Coffee is very bitter or burnt-tasting compared to usual.
|
Over-Extraction / Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Coffee tastes weak or watery even when using the same capsules or ground coffee.
|
Under-Extraction / Incorrect Brew Volume | View Details |
| – |
Descaling light or DESC message will not clear even after descaling.
|
Descale Counter / Reset Fault | View Details |
| – |
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim during brewing.
|
Unstable Power / Control Board Voltage Issue | View Details |
| – |
Ground coffee model overflows from the portafilter or filter basket during brewing.
|
Portafilter Channeling / Overpressure | View Details |
| – |
Ground coffee model produces no coffee from the portafilter, but water returns to the drip tray.
|
Overpressure Valve / Bypass Opening | View Details |
| – |
Machine does not power on at all; no lights or display when the power button is pressed.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Machine makes unusually loud rattling or buzzing noises during brewing.
|
Excessive Vibration / Pump Noise | View Details |
| – |
Machine powers on but will not start brewing when a coffee button is pressed; no pump noise.
|
Start Circuit / User Interface Fault | View Details |
| – |
Machine shuts off unexpectedly during brewing or heating.
|
Thermal Cut-Out / Power Interruption | View Details |
| – |
Machine vibrates excessively and can move on the worktop during brewing.
|
Excessive Mechanical Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Milk frother (automatic frothing attachment) does not draw milk or produces only hot milk without foam.
|
Automatic Milk Frother Suction / Aeration Fault | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs loudly but little or no water comes out of the coffee spout.
|
No Flow / Weak Flow from Coffee Outlet | View Details |
| – |
Steam wand does not produce steam or only emits water.
|
No Steam / Weak Steam from Steam Wand | View Details |
| – |
Steam wand is blocked; no liquid or steam comes out and milk cannot be frothed.
|
Steam Wand / Nozzle Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Strong burning smell during operation, with or without visible smoke.
|
Overheating / Electrical Burning | View Details |
| – |
Used capsules are not ejected into the container; they remain stuck in the brew head.
|
Capsule Ejection Mechanism Fault | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from around the water tank area onto the worktop.
|
Water Tank / Tank Valve Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from under the machine during or after brewing.
|
Internal Leak / Hose or Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water or coffee drips continuously from the coffee spout after brewing has finished.
|
Dripping Spout / Non-Closing Valve | View Details |
| – |
Water or steam escapes from around the brew head or lever during brewing.
|
Brew Head Seal / Gasket Leak | View Details |
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