Water Tank Icon Flashing
Nespresso Water Tank Presence / Level Detection Fault

Water tank icon flashes even when tank is full; machine will not brew

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Possible Causes

Misaligned water tank magnet, Faulty reed switch or Hall sensor, Dirty or scaled tank level float, Cracked tank not pressing valve

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

User checks:

  • Remove and reinsert the water tank firmly.
  • Inspect the tank for a magnet or float; ensure it moves freely and is not stuck by scale.
  • Clean the tank thoroughly and rinse.

Sensor checks:

  • Open the housing and locate the tank sensor (reed switch or Hall sensor) near the tank area.
  • Test the sensor with a magnet and multimeter; replace if it does not change state.
  • Check wiring from the sensor to the main PCB.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Water Tank Assembly / Tank Level Sensor
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