E10
T-fal Descale Program / Flow Sensor Error

Display shows E10 and the descaling or cleaning program will not start or complete.

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Safety Warning

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.

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Possible Causes

Flow meter malfunction, Severe scale blocking flow meter turbine, Incorrect descaling procedure, Air in water circuit during cleaning cycle

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the coffee maker before moving it or removing the water tank.

  • Verify procedure: Consult your T-fal manual to ensure you are starting the descaling program correctly (button combination, water level, and solution concentration).
  • Pre-flush with water: Run one or two normal water-only brew cycles to purge air and loosen scale before starting the official descaling program.
  • Use proper descaler: Use a T-fal-approved descaling product. Avoid thick or homemade mixtures that may clog the flow meter.
  • Repeat descaling: If the cycle stops early with E10, unplug, wait 10 minutes, then try again with fresh solution.

If E10 continues, the internal flow meter may be blocked or defective and should be inspected and replaced if necessary.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Flow Meter
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