Nespresso
Restricted Flow / Under-Dosing
Coffee dispenses only a few drops or is much less than the selected volume
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Possible Causes
Clogged capsule piercing needles, Scale buildup in thermoblock, Partially blocked flow restrictor, Faulty flow meter misreading volume
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
User-level steps:
- Run a descale cycle to clear internal scale.
- Clean the capsule area and piercing needles with a soft brush and water.
- Reprogram cup volumes if they were accidentally changed.
Technical steps:
- Inspect and clean the flow restrictor and outlet tubing.
- Test the flow meter for proper operation; replace if it fails to register correct volume.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Flow Meter / Flow Restrictor
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