Orange Light Pulsing
Nespresso Mode / Program State or Minor Fault

On some Nespresso models, a pulsing orange light indicates the machine is in special mode (descale, clean, or error)

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Possible Causes

Machine stuck in descale or cleaning mode, Incomplete previous cycle, Firmware glitch, Button panel stuck

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug before extended handling.

Mode reset:

  • Consult the user manual to identify what a pulsing orange light means for your specific model.
  • Complete any pending descale or cleaning cycle fully, including rinse steps.
  • Perform a factory reset using the documented button sequence.

Button panel check:

  • Ensure no buttons are stuck or held down by dirt or spilled coffee; clean around buttons with a slightly damp cloth.
  • If the panel is unresponsive or buttons read as pressed when they are not, inspect and replace the keypad / button PCB.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

User Interface / Button PCB
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