Morphy Richards
Morphy Richards 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 flashing clean icon and the coffee tastes weak or the brew cycle is slow.
Brew Head / Filter Basket Contamination
DESC
Display shows DESC, CLEAN, or a descaling icon and the machine beeps or refuses to brew until descaled.
Descale Reminder / Scale Build-Up Detection
E1
Display shows E1 and the coffee maker will not start a brew cycle.
Water Tank Presence / Level Sensor Fault
E2
Display shows E2 and brewing stops shortly after starting.
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Fault
E3
Display shows E3 and the coffee maker shuts down or never heats.
Overheat Protection / Thermal Fuse Trip
E4
Display shows E4 and the machine will not start or stops mid-brew.
Flow Sensor / Pump Protection Error (bean-to-cup or pump-assisted models)
E5
Display shows E5 and the steam or espresso function will not operate.
Steam Thermostat / Boiler Overheat Error
E6
Display shows E6 and the grinder or bean-to-cup function stops.
Grinder Motor Overload / Jam Error
E7
Display shows E7 and the brew group will not move or the machine makes clicking noises.
Brew Group Drive / Position Error (bean-to-cup models)
E8
Display shows E8 and the milk frother or integrated milk carafe does not operate.
Milk Frother Temperature / Flow Error
E9
Display shows E9 and the machine will not power up fully or resets repeatedly.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Error
Symptom
Brewed coffee is very bitter or has a burnt taste.
Over-Extraction / Overheating
Symptom
Brewed coffee is weak or tastes watery even when using normal amounts of coffee.
Under-Extraction / Incorrect Flow
Symptom
Burning smell or visible smoke from the coffee maker.
Electrical Overheating / Component Failure
Symptom
Carafe does not fill to the expected level; less coffee than water added.
Evaporation / Steam Loss / Drip Stop Misoperation
Symptom
Clock or timer loses time or resets randomly on digital models.
Low Voltage to Logic Circuit / Memory Retention Issue
Symptom
Coffee maker does not power on at all, no lights or display.
No Power / Open Circuit
Symptom
Coffee maker heats but no water flows through the filter basket.
Blocked Heating Tube / Water Path
Symptom
Coffee maker makes loud gurgling, popping, or banging noises during brewing.
Air in System / Partial Blockage
Symptom
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the start button is pressed.
Start Circuit / Control Input Fault
Symptom
Coffee maker takes much longer than usual to brew a full pot.
Restricted Flow / Scale Build-Up
Symptom
Coffee maker turns off mid-brew or randomly resets.
Intermittent Power / Thermal Cut-Out
Symptom
Coffee maker vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during brewing.
Mechanical Vibration / Unstable Base
Symptom
Display or indicator lights do not work, but the coffee maker still brews.
Display / LED Circuit Failure
Symptom
Drip stop does not prevent coffee from dripping when the carafe is removed.
Drip Stop Valve Mechanical Failure
Symptom
Espresso models: No coffee comes out of the portafilter, but pump noise is heard.
Brew Circuit Blockage (Espresso)
Symptom
Espresso models: Pump is very loud and vibrates, but only a small trickle of coffee comes out.
Restricted Pump Output / Scale
Symptom
Filter basket swings open or dislodges during brewing, causing spills.
Filter Basket Latch Failure
Symptom
Hot plate does not heat or keep coffee warm after brewing.
Hot Plate Heating Circuit Failure
Symptom
Hot plate stays on continuously or overheats, even when the machine is off.
Hot Plate Relay Stuck / Thermostat Failure
Symptom
Milk frother (standalone or integrated) does not froth milk properly; milk remains flat.
Insufficient Aeration / Temperature Issue
Symptom
Removable water tank is difficult to insert or remove; machine may not detect it properly.
Water Tank Alignment / Latch Issue
Symptom
Steam wand does not produce steam or only water dribbles out.
Steam Circuit Blockage
Symptom
Strong plastic or chemical smell from the coffee maker during use.
Off-Gassing / Overheating of Plastic Components
Symptom
Water leaks around the filter basket area or from the top of the machine.
Filter Basket Overflow / Drip Stop Failure
Symptom
Water leaks from the bottom of the coffee maker during or after brewing.
Internal Leak / Hose or Seal Failure
Symptom
Water tank level sensor seems inaccurate; machine reports empty tank when it is full.
Water Level Detection Error
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAN |
Display shows CLEAN or a flashing clean icon and the coffee tastes weak or the brew cycle is slow.
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Brew Head / Filter Basket Contamination | View Details |
| DESC |
Display shows DESC, CLEAN, or a descaling icon and the machine beeps or refuses to brew until descaled.
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Descale Reminder / Scale Build-Up Detection | View Details |
| E1 |
Display shows E1 and the coffee maker will not start a brew cycle.
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Water Tank Presence / Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and brewing stops shortly after starting.
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Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the coffee maker shuts down or never heats.
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Overheat Protection / Thermal Fuse Trip | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the machine will not start or stops mid-brew.
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Flow Sensor / Pump Protection Error (bean-to-cup or pump-assisted models) | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and the steam or espresso function will not operate.
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Steam Thermostat / Boiler Overheat Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the grinder or bean-to-cup function stops.
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Grinder Motor Overload / Jam Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and the brew group will not move or the machine makes clicking noises.
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Brew Group Drive / Position Error (bean-to-cup models) | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and the milk frother or integrated milk carafe does not operate.
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Milk Frother Temperature / Flow Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9 and the machine will not power up fully or resets repeatedly.
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Low Voltage / Power Supply Error | View Details |
| – |
Brewed coffee is very bitter or has a burnt taste.
|
Over-Extraction / Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Brewed coffee is weak or tastes watery even when using normal amounts of coffee.
|
Under-Extraction / Incorrect Flow | View Details |
| – |
Burning smell or visible smoke from the coffee maker.
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Electrical Overheating / Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Carafe does not fill to the expected level; less coffee than water added.
|
Evaporation / Steam Loss / Drip Stop Misoperation | View Details |
| – |
Clock or timer loses time or resets randomly on digital models.
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Low Voltage to Logic Circuit / Memory Retention Issue | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker does not power on at all, no lights or display.
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No Power / Open Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker heats but no water flows through the filter basket.
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Blocked Heating Tube / Water Path | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker makes loud gurgling, popping, or banging noises during brewing.
|
Air in System / Partial Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the start button is pressed.
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Start Circuit / Control Input Fault | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker takes much longer than usual to brew a full pot.
|
Restricted Flow / Scale Build-Up | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker turns off mid-brew or randomly resets.
|
Intermittent Power / Thermal Cut-Out | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during brewing.
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Mechanical Vibration / Unstable Base | View Details |
| – |
Display or indicator lights do not work, but the coffee maker still brews.
|
Display / LED Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Drip stop does not prevent coffee from dripping when the carafe is removed.
|
Drip Stop Valve Mechanical Failure | View Details |
| – |
Espresso models: No coffee comes out of the portafilter, but pump noise is heard.
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Brew Circuit Blockage (Espresso) | View Details |
| – |
Espresso models: Pump is very loud and vibrates, but only a small trickle of coffee comes out.
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Restricted Pump Output / Scale | View Details |
| – |
Filter basket swings open or dislodges during brewing, causing spills.
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Filter Basket Latch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Hot plate does not heat or keep coffee warm after brewing.
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Hot Plate Heating Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Hot plate stays on continuously or overheats, even when the machine is off.
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Hot Plate Relay Stuck / Thermostat Failure | View Details |
| – |
Milk frother (standalone or integrated) does not froth milk properly; milk remains flat.
|
Insufficient Aeration / Temperature Issue | View Details |
| – |
Removable water tank is difficult to insert or remove; machine may not detect it properly.
|
Water Tank Alignment / Latch Issue | View Details |
| – |
Steam wand does not produce steam or only water dribbles out.
|
Steam Circuit Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Strong plastic or chemical smell from the coffee maker during use.
|
Off-Gassing / Overheating of Plastic Components | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks around the filter basket area or from the top of the machine.
|
Filter Basket Overflow / Drip Stop Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from the bottom of the coffee maker during or after brewing.
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Internal Leak / Hose or Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water tank level sensor seems inaccurate; machine reports empty tank when it is full.
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Water Level Detection Error | View Details |
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