Rancilio

Rancilio 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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E01
Machine will not heat, brew button does nothing, and display shows E01 shortly after power‑up.
Brew Boiler Heating Circuit Failure
E02
Display shows E02 and the machine does not heat the steam boiler; no steam available.
Steam Boiler Heating Circuit Failure
E03
Machine displays E03 and stops brewing; pump may run briefly then shut off.
Brew Boiler Overtemperature / Overheat Protection
E04
Display shows E04 and the machine will not brew; pump does not start or stops quickly.
Water Flowmeter Signal Error
E05
Machine shows E05 and stops; no water is dispensed from the group or hot water tap.
Water Supply / Low Water Level Fault
E06
Display shows E06 and the pump runs continuously or not at all; machine may not reach correct boiler level.
Boiler Level Probe / Autofill Circuit Error
E07
Machine displays E07 and will not brew; group head remains cold.
Group Head Temperature Sensor Fault
E08
Display shows E08; machine may shut down or limit operation, often related to steam temperature.
Steam Boiler Overtemperature / Sensor Fault
E09
Machine shows E09 and the pump does not run during brew cycles.
Pump Drive Circuit Error
E10
Display shows E10; machine may not respond to keypad or touch inputs.
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error
E11
Machine displays E11 and disables brewing; often associated with internal leak detection (if equipped).
Internal Leak / Drip Tray Sensor Fault
E12
Display shows E12; machine may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
Mains Voltage / Power Supply Error
E13
Machine shows E13 and disables automatic dosing; volumetric shots may not stop correctly.
Volumetric Dosing / Flow Calibration Error
E14
Display shows E14; machine may not steam or may limit steam power.
Steam Pressure Sensor / Pressurestat Error
E15
Machine shows E15 and may not complete startup; often associated with communication between boards.
Internal Communication Bus Error
Symptom
Brew temperature seems inconsistent; shots sometimes sour and sometimes bitter with same settings.
Brew Temperature Instability
Symptom
Brew water has a metallic, chemical, or off taste even after flushing.
Water Quality / Contamination Issue
Symptom
Burning smell or visible smoke from machine during operation.
Electrical Overheating / Component Failure
Symptom
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim when pump or heater turns on.
Voltage Drop / Power Distribution Issue
Symptom
Drip tray fills very quickly with clear water during normal operation.
Excessive 3-Way Valve Discharge / Overfill
Symptom
High‑pitched squeal or whistle from boiler area during heating.
Boiler Scale / Pressure Relief Noise
Symptom
Hot water tap drips continuously or will not shut off completely.
Hot Water Valve Seat Wear
Symptom
Machine does not auto‑fill boiler; steam pressure drops and does not recover, but pump works for brewing.
Autofill Control Failure
Symptom
Machine is very slow to heat up; takes much longer than usual to reach operating temperature.
Reduced Heating Performance
Symptom
Machine makes loud banging or rattling noise when pump runs; vibration is excessive.
Pump Mounting / Cavitation Issue
Symptom
Machine powers on but does not heat; both brew and steam functions remain cold, no error code displayed.
Global Heating Disable / Safety Cutout
Symptom
Machine shuts off unexpectedly during use and may restart after cooling.
Thermal Overload / Overcurrent Protection
Symptom
Machine vibrates excessively on countertop during pump operation; may move or walk slightly.
Chassis Vibration / Isolation Failure
Symptom
Machine will not start a brew cycle; pressing brew button does nothing, but machine is powered and hot.
Brew Activation / Switch Fault
Symptom
No power at all – display off, no lights, machine completely dead when switched on.
Primary Power Input Failure
Symptom
No steam at all from wand; steam knob opens but nothing comes out, even though machine is hot.
Steam Wand or Valve Blockage
Symptom
Portafilter sprays or channels badly; uneven extraction even with good grinder and technique.
Uneven Water Distribution at Group
Symptom
Pump runs but no water comes out of the group head; loud buzzing from pump, dry shots, or no flow.
Brew Circuit Flow Restriction
Symptom
Steam wand produces weak steam or mostly hot water; milk takes very long to froth.
Steam Circuit Restriction / Low Boiler Pressure
Symptom
Water leaking from around the portafilter during brewing; water sprays from group gasket area.
Group Head Gasket Wear
Symptom
Water leaking from bottom of machine or inside chassis; puddle under machine.
Internal Hose or Fitting Leak
Symptom
Water leaking from group head even when not brewing; slow drip into drip tray.
3-Way Solenoid Valve Not Sealing
Symptom
Water leaking from steam wand tip even when steam knob is fully closed.
Steam Valve Seat Wear / Contamination
Symptom
Weak water flow from group head; shots run very slowly even with coarse grind and no coffee puck.
Partial Brew Circuit Obstruction
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