Nespresso
Microbial Growth in Wet Areas
Musty or moldy smell from coffee or from inside the machine
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Possible Causes
Dirty drip tray and used capsule container, Stagnant water in tank, Coffee residue in brew head and spout, Poor drying between uses
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Cleaning:
- Thoroughly wash the drip tray, used capsule container, and water tank with warm soapy water; rinse and dry.
- Clean the brew head and spout area with a damp cloth and mild detergent; run several rinse cycles without capsules.
- Leave the lever open and tank empty when storing the machine to allow drying.
If smell persists, disassemble the spout and outlet tubing (if accessible) and clean or replace them.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
Required Part
Drip Tray / Outlet Spout
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