Tefal 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 does not start brewing, display shows E01 shortly after pressing start.
Water Tank Detection Failure
E02
Coffee maker stops during preheat, display shows E02 and no water is dispensed.
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Error
E03
Display shows E03, machine heats up but no water flows through the coffee outlet.
Flow Meter / Water Flow Detection Error
E04
Machine displays E04 and stops brewing; sometimes accompanied by unusual pump noise.
Pump Overload / Pump Circuit Error
E05
Display shows E05, machine does not heat water and remains cold.
Heating Element / Thermoblock Failure
E06
Machine shows E06 and the brew head or capsule holder does not move to the correct position.
Brew Group Positioning / Motor Error
E07
Display shows E07 and the machine leaks steam or water around the top of the capsule or filter area.
Overpressure / Steam Circuit Fault
E08
Machine shows E08 and immediately stops; no pump or heater activity is heard.
Main Control Board / Power Supply Error
E09
Display shows E09 and the descaling program cannot be started or completed.
Descaling Mode / Sensor Logic Error
E10
Machine shows E10 and the steam wand or milk frother does not produce steam.
Steam Circuit / Steam Thermostat Error
E11
Display shows E11 and the capsule drawer or pod holder cannot be closed or locked.
Lid Lock / Capsule Drawer Sensor Error
E12
Machine shows E12 and stops mid-brew; coffee quantity is much less than selected.
Underfill / Volume Measurement Error
E13
Display shows E13 and the machine shuts down shortly after starting, sometimes with a burning smell.
Overtemperature / Thermal Cut-Out Triggered
E14
Machine shows E14 and the display or touch panel is unresponsive or erratic.
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error
E15
Display shows E15 and the machine indicates a leak or internal water error; sometimes water is found in the base.
Leak Detection / Drip Tray Sensor Error
Symptom
Burning smell during operation, even though the machine still works.
Overheating Component / Electrical Insulation Smell
Symptom
Buttons or touch controls do not respond or respond intermittently.
User Interface Input Failure
Symptom
Capsules are not pierced correctly; water bypasses the capsule or no coffee is extracted.
Capsule Piercing Mechanism Fault
Symptom
Coffee drips very slowly or not at all; brewing takes much longer than normal.
Restricted Flow / Scale Blockage
Symptom
Coffee has a burnt or bitter taste even with fresh coffee.
Overheating / Over-Extraction
Symptom
Coffee is lukewarm or not hot enough when dispensed.
Insufficient Brewing Temperature
Symptom
Coffee is weak or watery even when using the same amount of coffee or same capsules.
Brew Pressure / Extraction Problem
Symptom
Coffee maker brews but no coffee comes out; water appears to go into the drip tray instead.
Brew Head / Outlet Diverter Fault
Symptom
Coffee maker does not power on at all; no lights or display.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Coffee maker leaks water under the machine during or after brewing.
Internal Water Leak
Symptom
Coffee maker makes loud banging or rattling noises during brewing.
Pump Cavitation / Mechanical Vibration
Symptom
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the start button is pressed.
Start Command / Control Logic Failure
Symptom
Coffee maker turns off by itself during brewing or shortly after starting.
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Protection
Symptom
Descale indicator remains on even after descaling has been performed.
Descale Indicator Reset Failure
Symptom
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim during brewing.
Voltage Drop / Electrical Instability
Symptom
Excessive vibration; machine "walks" on the counter during brewing.
Mechanical Imbalance / Damping Failure
Symptom
Filter coffee maker overflows; coffee and grounds spill over the filter basket.
Filter Basket Overflow
Symptom
High-pitched squealing or whistling noise when brewing or steaming.
Restricted Orifice / Pressure Whistle
Symptom
Hot plate on filter coffee maker does not heat or keep coffee warm.
Warming Plate / Keep-Warm Circuit Failure
Symptom
Moldy or musty smell from the coffee maker or carafe.
Microbial Growth in Damp Areas
Symptom
Plastic or chemical taste in coffee, especially on a newer machine.
Residue / Contamination in Water Path
Symptom
Steam wand or milk frother does not draw milk or produces only large bubbles.
Milk Frothing Performance Issue
Symptom
Used capsules or pods are not ejected automatically into the container.
Capsule Ejection Mechanism Failure
Symptom
Water leaks from around the water tank area onto the counter.
Water Tank / Tank Valve Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Machine does not start brewing, display shows E01 shortly after pressing start.
|
Water Tank Detection Failure | View Details |
| E02 |
Coffee maker stops during preheat, display shows E02 and no water is dispensed.
|
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| E03 |
Display shows E03, machine heats up but no water flows through the coffee outlet.
|
Flow Meter / Water Flow Detection Error | View Details |
| E04 |
Machine displays E04 and stops brewing; sometimes accompanied by unusual pump noise.
|
Pump Overload / Pump Circuit Error | View Details |
| E05 |
Display shows E05, machine does not heat water and remains cold.
|
Heating Element / Thermoblock Failure | View Details |
| E06 |
Machine shows E06 and the brew head or capsule holder does not move to the correct position.
|
Brew Group Positioning / Motor Error | View Details |
| E07 |
Display shows E07 and the machine leaks steam or water around the top of the capsule or filter area.
|
Overpressure / Steam Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Machine shows E08 and immediately stops; no pump or heater activity is heard.
|
Main Control Board / Power Supply Error | View Details |
| E09 |
Display shows E09 and the descaling program cannot be started or completed.
|
Descaling Mode / Sensor Logic Error | View Details |
| E10 |
Machine shows E10 and the steam wand or milk frother does not produce steam.
|
Steam Circuit / Steam Thermostat Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Display shows E11 and the capsule drawer or pod holder cannot be closed or locked.
|
Lid Lock / Capsule Drawer Sensor Error | View Details |
| E12 |
Machine shows E12 and stops mid-brew; coffee quantity is much less than selected.
|
Underfill / Volume Measurement Error | View Details |
| E13 |
Display shows E13 and the machine shuts down shortly after starting, sometimes with a burning smell.
|
Overtemperature / Thermal Cut-Out Triggered | View Details |
| E14 |
Machine shows E14 and the display or touch panel is unresponsive or erratic.
|
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Display shows E15 and the machine indicates a leak or internal water error; sometimes water is found in the base.
|
Leak Detection / Drip Tray Sensor Error | View Details |
| – |
Burning smell during operation, even though the machine still works.
|
Overheating Component / Electrical Insulation Smell | View Details |
| – |
Buttons or touch controls do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
User Interface Input Failure | View Details |
| – |
Capsules are not pierced correctly; water bypasses the capsule or no coffee is extracted.
|
Capsule Piercing Mechanism Fault | View Details |
| – |
Coffee drips very slowly or not at all; brewing takes much longer than normal.
|
Restricted Flow / Scale Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Coffee has a burnt or bitter taste even with fresh coffee.
|
Overheating / Over-Extraction | View Details |
| – |
Coffee is lukewarm or not hot enough when dispensed.
|
Insufficient Brewing Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Coffee is weak or watery even when using the same amount of coffee or same capsules.
|
Brew Pressure / Extraction Problem | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker brews but no coffee comes out; water appears to go into the drip tray instead.
|
Brew Head / Outlet Diverter Fault | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker does not power on at all; no lights or display.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker leaks water under the machine during or after brewing.
|
Internal Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker makes loud banging or rattling noises during brewing.
|
Pump Cavitation / Mechanical Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing when the start button is pressed.
|
Start Command / Control Logic Failure | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker turns off by itself during brewing or shortly after starting.
|
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Protection | View Details |
| – |
Descale indicator remains on even after descaling has been performed.
|
Descale Indicator Reset Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display or indicator lights flicker or dim during brewing.
|
Voltage Drop / Electrical Instability | View Details |
| – |
Excessive vibration; machine "walks" on the counter during brewing.
|
Mechanical Imbalance / Damping Failure | View Details |
| – |
Filter coffee maker overflows; coffee and grounds spill over the filter basket.
|
Filter Basket Overflow | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing or whistling noise when brewing or steaming.
|
Restricted Orifice / Pressure Whistle | View Details |
| – |
Hot plate on filter coffee maker does not heat or keep coffee warm.
|
Warming Plate / Keep-Warm Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Moldy or musty smell from the coffee maker or carafe.
|
Microbial Growth in Damp Areas | View Details |
| – |
Plastic or chemical taste in coffee, especially on a newer machine.
|
Residue / Contamination in Water Path | View Details |
| – |
Steam wand or milk frother does not draw milk or produces only large bubbles.
|
Milk Frothing Performance Issue | View Details |
| – |
Used capsules or pods are not ejected automatically into the container.
|
Capsule Ejection Mechanism Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from around the water tank area onto the counter.
|
Water Tank / Tank Valve Leak | View Details |
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