Proctor Silex
Proctor Silex 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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ADD WATER
Display shows ADD WATER or a flashing water droplet icon and brew will not start.
Low Water Level Detection / Reservoir Empty
CLEAN
Proctor Silex coffee maker displays CLEAN or a clean icon and may beep repeatedly, but still brews.
Scale Buildup Detected in Water Path
CLOCK FLASHING
Clock display on digital Proctor Silex coffee maker flashes continuously and programmed brew will not start.
Power Loss / Clock Not Set
E1
Digital Proctor Silex coffee maker will not start a brew cycle and displays E1 on the screen.
Water Reservoir Temperature Sensor Fault
E2
Digital Proctor Silex coffee maker beeps and shows E2, brew cycle will not start or stops immediately.
Overheat / Boil-Dry Protection Trip
E3
Digital Proctor Silex coffee maker displays E3 and will not heat water.
Heating Element Circuit Failure
E4
Digital Proctor Silex coffee maker shows E4 and shuts off shortly after starting.
Internal Temperature Too High / Sensor Out of Range
E5
Digital Proctor Silex coffee maker displays E5 and none of the buttons respond.
Keypad / Control Panel Communication Error
ERR
Display briefly shows ERR or ERROR and the coffee maker shuts off or will not start.
General Control Board Error
NO WATER
Display shows NO WATER or unit beeps and stops shortly after starting brew, even though reservoir has water.
Water Flow / Inlet Detection Fault
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Switch Failure
Symptom
Carafe handle feels loose or wobbly when pouring coffee.
Loose Carafe Handle / Mechanical Wear
Symptom
Carafe lid does not close properly or leaks when pouring.
Carafe Lid Seal / Hinge Failure
Symptom
Coffee is not hot enough immediately after brewing.
Low Brew Temperature / Underheating
Symptom
Coffee maker brews extremely slowly; it takes much longer than normal to fill the carafe.
Restricted Water Flow / Partial Scale Blockage
Symptom
Coffee maker does not power on at all; no lights or display on any Proctor Silex model.
No Power / Open Power Circuit
Symptom
Coffee maker drips coffee onto the warming plate even when not brewing or when the carafe is removed.
Drip Stop Valve Not Sealing
Symptom
Coffee maker emits a burning plastic or electrical smell during operation.
Overheating / Electrical Insulation Failure
Symptom
Coffee maker emits a strong plastic or chemical smell during first uses.
New Appliance Odor / Residual Manufacturing Oils
Symptom
Coffee maker leaks water from the bottom of the unit during or after brewing.
Internal Leak / Cracked Tubing or Reservoir Connection
Symptom
Coffee maker makes loud gurgling, popping, or banging noises during brewing.
Abnormal Boiling / Air in Water Path
Symptom
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the BREW or ON button is pressed.
Brew Start / Control Logic Failure
Symptom
Coffee maker shuts off immediately after starting, with no brewing.
Immediate Power Cut / Safety Interlock
Symptom
Coffee maker starts brewing but stops mid-cycle, leaving water in the reservoir.
Intermittent Heating / Thermal Cutout Trip
Symptom
Coffee maker turns on, but water does not flow and no dripping occurs into the carafe.
No Water Flow / Blocked Water Path
Symptom
Coffee maker vibrates excessively or rattles on the countertop during brewing.
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Coffee tastes burnt or bitter, and there may be a strong burnt smell during brewing.
Over-Extraction / Overheating
Symptom
Coffee tastes weak or watery even when using the same amount of coffee as before.
Under-Extraction / Incorrect Brew Temperature or Flow
Symptom
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim while brewing.
Unstable Power Supply / High Current Draw
Symptom
Exterior of the coffee maker becomes excessively hot to the touch during brewing.
Insulation / Heat Shield Failure
Symptom
Indicator light stays on even when the coffee maker is switched off.
Stuck Indicator Circuit / Switch Fault
Symptom
Permanent mesh filter (if equipped) allows coffee grounds into the brewed coffee.
Filter Mesh Damage / Improper Seating
Symptom
Programmable auto-brew does not start at the set time, though manual brew works.
Timer / Programming Fault
Symptom
Single-serve Proctor Silex coffee maker (pod or grounds) does not puncture or pierce pods properly, causing no brew or leaks.
Pod Piercing Mechanism Failure
Symptom
Single-serve Proctor Silex coffee maker brews only a small amount of coffee or stops early.
Flow Restriction in Single-Serve System
Symptom
Single-serve Proctor Silex coffee maker leaks water or coffee into the internal base instead of the cup.
Internal Seal Failure / Pod Holder Leak
Symptom
Warming plate does not heat or keep coffee warm after brewing.
Warming Plate Heating Failure
Symptom
Water leaks from the top of the brew basket or overflows onto the counter during brewing.
Brew Basket Overflow / Drain Restriction
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADD WATER |
Display shows ADD WATER or a flashing water droplet icon and brew will not start.
|
Low Water Level Detection / Reservoir Empty | View Details |
| CLEAN |
Proctor Silex coffee maker displays CLEAN or a clean icon and may beep repeatedly, but still brews.
|
Scale Buildup Detected in Water Path | View Details |
| CLOCK FLASHING |
Clock display on digital Proctor Silex coffee maker flashes continuously and programmed brew will not start.
|
Power Loss / Clock Not Set | View Details |
| E1 |
Digital Proctor Silex coffee maker will not start a brew cycle and displays E1 on the screen.
|
Water Reservoir Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Digital Proctor Silex coffee maker beeps and shows E2, brew cycle will not start or stops immediately.
|
Overheat / Boil-Dry Protection Trip | View Details |
| E3 |
Digital Proctor Silex coffee maker displays E3 and will not heat water.
|
Heating Element Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Digital Proctor Silex coffee maker shows E4 and shuts off shortly after starting.
|
Internal Temperature Too High / Sensor Out of Range | View Details |
| E5 |
Digital Proctor Silex coffee maker displays E5 and none of the buttons respond.
|
Keypad / Control Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| ERR |
Display briefly shows ERR or ERROR and the coffee maker shuts off or will not start.
|
General Control Board Error | View Details |
| NO WATER |
Display shows NO WATER or unit beeps and stops shortly after starting brew, even though reservoir has water.
|
Water Flow / Inlet Detection Fault | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Switch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Carafe handle feels loose or wobbly when pouring coffee.
|
Loose Carafe Handle / Mechanical Wear | View Details |
| – |
Carafe lid does not close properly or leaks when pouring.
|
Carafe Lid Seal / Hinge Failure | View Details |
| – |
Coffee is not hot enough immediately after brewing.
|
Low Brew Temperature / Underheating | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker brews extremely slowly; it takes much longer than normal to fill the carafe.
|
Restricted Water Flow / Partial Scale Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker does not power on at all; no lights or display on any Proctor Silex model.
|
No Power / Open Power Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker drips coffee onto the warming plate even when not brewing or when the carafe is removed.
|
Drip Stop Valve Not Sealing | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker emits a burning plastic or electrical smell during operation.
|
Overheating / Electrical Insulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker emits a strong plastic or chemical smell during first uses.
|
New Appliance Odor / Residual Manufacturing Oils | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker leaks water from the bottom of the unit during or after brewing.
|
Internal Leak / Cracked Tubing or Reservoir Connection | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker makes loud gurgling, popping, or banging noises during brewing.
|
Abnormal Boiling / Air in Water Path | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the BREW or ON button is pressed.
|
Brew Start / Control Logic Failure | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker shuts off immediately after starting, with no brewing.
|
Immediate Power Cut / Safety Interlock | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker starts brewing but stops mid-cycle, leaving water in the reservoir.
|
Intermittent Heating / Thermal Cutout Trip | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker turns on, but water does not flow and no dripping occurs into the carafe.
|
No Water Flow / Blocked Water Path | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker vibrates excessively or rattles on the countertop during brewing.
|
Mechanical Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Coffee tastes burnt or bitter, and there may be a strong burnt smell during brewing.
|
Over-Extraction / Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Coffee tastes weak or watery even when using the same amount of coffee as before.
|
Under-Extraction / Incorrect Brew Temperature or Flow | View Details |
| – |
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim while brewing.
|
Unstable Power Supply / High Current Draw | View Details |
| – |
Exterior of the coffee maker becomes excessively hot to the touch during brewing.
|
Insulation / Heat Shield Failure | View Details |
| – |
Indicator light stays on even when the coffee maker is switched off.
|
Stuck Indicator Circuit / Switch Fault | View Details |
| – |
Permanent mesh filter (if equipped) allows coffee grounds into the brewed coffee.
|
Filter Mesh Damage / Improper Seating | View Details |
| – |
Programmable auto-brew does not start at the set time, though manual brew works.
|
Timer / Programming Fault | View Details |
| – |
Single-serve Proctor Silex coffee maker (pod or grounds) does not puncture or pierce pods properly, causing no brew or leaks.
|
Pod Piercing Mechanism Failure | View Details |
| – |
Single-serve Proctor Silex coffee maker brews only a small amount of coffee or stops early.
|
Flow Restriction in Single-Serve System | View Details |
| – |
Single-serve Proctor Silex coffee maker leaks water or coffee into the internal base instead of the cup.
|
Internal Seal Failure / Pod Holder Leak | View Details |
| – |
Warming plate does not heat or keep coffee warm after brewing.
|
Warming Plate Heating Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from the top of the brew basket or overflows onto the counter during brewing.
|
Brew Basket Overflow / Drain Restriction | View Details |
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