Technivorm Moccamaster

Technivorm Moccamaster 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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Symptom
Auto-off feature does not work; hotplate stays on indefinitely (models with auto-off)
Failed Auto-Off Timer Circuit
Symptom
Brew basket does not drain when carafe is removed; coffee remains in basket
Stuck Drip-Stop Valve
Symptom
Brew basket filter collapses or folds over during brewing
Excessive Flow or Incorrect Filter Fit
Symptom
Brew basket overflows only when making full pot, not with smaller volumes
Flow Mismatch at High Volume
Symptom
Brew cycle does not start when switch is turned on; only hotplate heats (on some models)
Brew Circuit Interruption / Selector Switch Fault
Symptom
Brewing stops mid-cycle and power light turns off
Overtemperature Trip / Thermal Fuse Activation
Symptom
Brewing stops mid-cycle but power light remains on
Intermittent Boiler Heating / Loose Connection
Symptom
Carafe does not sit flat on hotplate; brewing stops when carafe is bumped
Misaligned Carafe or Carafe-Sensing Mechanism
Symptom
Coffee maker does not power on at all (no lights, no heating, no noise)
Open Power Circuit / Failed Thermal Fuse
Symptom
Coffee tastes bitter or burnt even when freshly brewed
Over-Extraction / Excessive Brew Temperature or Time
Symptom
Coffee tastes weak even though brew cycle completes normally
Incorrect Extraction / Water Temperature or Flow Issue
Symptom
Gurgling or sputtering noises are unusually loud during brewing
Air Entrapment / Partial Blockage in Boiler Circuit
Symptom
Hotplate does not heat or keep coffee warm, but brewing works normally
Open Hotplate Heating Element or Failed Hotplate Thermostat
Symptom
Hotplate overheats, causing coffee to scorch or burn quickly
Stuck Hotplate Thermostat / Incorrect Thermostat Rating
Symptom
Indicator light does not work, but brewing and heating are normal
Failed Indicator Lamp or LED
Symptom
On/off switch light flickers or cuts out when touched
Worn or Loose Rocker Switch Contacts
Symptom
Power light comes on but water does not heat or brew
Open Heating Element / Failed Boiler Assembly
Symptom
Rust-colored or metallic-tasting water from coffee maker
Corrosion in Boiler or Metal Components
Symptom
Strong plastic or chemical smell/taste from new or recently serviced unit
Residue from Manufacturing or Replacement Parts
Symptom
Unit continues to heat or brew after being switched off
Stuck Switch Contacts or Shorted Control Circuit
Symptom
Unit emits a burning smell during operation (no visible smoke)
Overheating Electrical Component or Coffee Residue on Hotplate
Symptom
Unit heats but no water flows up through the outlet arm (no dripping into carafe)
Blocked Boiling Tube / Scale Blockage in Copper Boiler
Symptom
Unit trips household circuit breaker or GFCI when turned on
Ground Fault or Short Circuit in Heating Circuit
Symptom
Unit vibrates or rattles noticeably during brewing
Loose Internal Components or Panel Resonance
Symptom
Visible smoke from base or hotplate area
Severe Electrical Overheating / Component Failure
Symptom
Water appears cloudy or has white flakes after brewing
Heavy Mineral Content / Scale Shedding
Symptom
Water drips from outlet arm even when machine is off and cold
Siphoning / Residual Water Drainage
Symptom
Water flows very slowly; brew time is much longer than normal
Partial Scale Restriction in Boiler Circuit
Symptom
Water leaks from around the brew basket area onto the hotplate
Brew Basket Overflow / Drip-Stop Malfunction
Symptom
Water leaks from the bottom of the coffee maker during or after brewing
Internal Leak in Boiler or Tubing Circuit
Symptom
Water reservoir level does not decrease during brew cycle, but heater gets hot
Blocked Reservoir Inlet or Airlock
Symptom
Water temperature in carafe is lukewarm, not hot, immediately after brewing
Underheating Boiler / Thermostat Out of Specification
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