Senseo Over‑Extraction / Overheating

Coffee tastes burnt or very bitter compared to usual.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Boiler temperature too high due to faulty thermostat, excessive brew time from restricted flow, stale or incorrect pods

Safety first: Allow the machine to cool before internal checks.

Try fresh pods: Use fresh Senseo‑compatible pods and verify they are stored properly.
Clean pod holder and brew head: Remove old coffee oils that can impart bitterness.
Descale: Clear restrictions that may be slowing the flow and over‑extracting the coffee.
Monitor temperature: If steam is excessive or coffee is scalding hot compared to normal, have a technician check the thermostat and thermistor.

Medium 3/5

Boiler Thermostat, Boiler Thermistor

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