Zwilling
Zwilling 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 heat; brewing cycle will not start and display shows E01 shortly after power-on.
Thermoblock Overheat Protection / Open Temperature Sensor
E02
Machine displays E02 and stops brewing; water does not flow through the coffee spout.
Flow Meter Failure / No Water Flow Detected
E03
Display shows E03 and brewing stops; pump can be heard but little or no water exits the spout.
Pump Overload / Blocked Hydraulic Circuit
E04
Machine shows E04 and will not start brewing; sometimes accompanied by unusual grinding or clicking noises in models with built-in grinders.
Grinder Motor Jam / Overcurrent
E05
Display shows E05; machine stops mid-brew or will not start; often associated with steam functions not working correctly.
Steam Thermostat / Steam Temperature Sensor Fault
E06
E06 appears and the machine will not complete a brew cycle; some models may show this after transport or if the machine is tilted.
Water Level Sensor / Tank Detection Error
E07
E07 error appears; brew group does not move to brewing position or makes loud clicking noises (on Zwilling models with removable brew units).
Brew Group Drive Motor / Position Sensor Fault
E08
E08 is displayed; machine may shut down unexpectedly or not power up fully.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault
E09
E09 appears when trying to use the steam wand or milk frother; no steam is produced.
Steam Circuit Blocked / Steam Pump Error
E10
E10 error appears; machine may leak internally or refuse to brew due to detected internal water.
Drip Tray / Internal Leak Sensor Activated
E11
E11 is displayed; machine may not recognize the carafe or may stop mid-brew on drip-style Zwilling coffee makers.
Carafe Presence / Warming Plate Sensor Fault
E12
E12 appears; display or buttons become unresponsive or behave erratically.
User Interface / Touch Panel Communication Error
E13
E13 error; machine overheats or shuts down during long brewing or multiple cycles.
Overtemperature / Cooling Failure
E14
E14 appears; machine cannot complete self-test at startup and may not brew.
Brew Head / Outlet Valve Position Error
E15
E15 error; machine reports a descaling or maintenance fault and refuses to brew even after descaling.
Descale Program / Maintenance Counter Error
Symptom
Buttons or touch keys respond intermittently or activate by themselves.
Keypad / Touch Sensor Malfunction
Symptom
Clock or timer loses time or resets when the machine is turned off or briefly unplugged.
Backup Power / RTC Failure
Symptom
Coffee is excessively hot, with steam and splattering at the spout.
Overheating Brew Water
Symptom
Coffee is lukewarm or not hot enough when dispensed.
Low Brew Temperature
Symptom
Coffee maker brews but no water or coffee comes out of the spout; water may return to the tank or drip inside.
Brew Path Blockage / Diverter Valve Fault
Symptom
Coffee maker drips coffee or water from the brew head long after brewing has finished.
Drip-Stop / Brew Valve Not Sealing
Symptom
Coffee maker makes a high-pitched whine or buzzing noise even when idle.
Noisy Transformer or Fan
Symptom
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing; pressing the brew button does nothing.
Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Not Satisfied
Symptom
Coffee maker turns off by itself during brewing or shortly after starting.
Thermal Cutout / Overcurrent Protection Tripping
Symptom
Coffee maker will not power on at all; no lights or display, even though the outlet works.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Coffee tastes weak or watery even when using the same beans and grind setting.
Under-Extraction / Incorrect Brew Temperature or Flow
Symptom
Descale or clean indicator remains on even after performing the maintenance cycle.
Maintenance Indicator Not Resetting
Symptom
Display is very dim, flickers, or some segments are missing.
Display Backlight / LCD Failure
Symptom
Grinder does not run at all; machine may skip grinding and brew only hot water or show a generic fault.
Grinder Motor Not Starting
Symptom
Grinder is extremely loud, squeals, or makes metallic grinding noises during operation.
Grinder Burr Misalignment or Foreign Object
Symptom
Grinder runs but no ground coffee reaches the brew chamber; coffee comes out very weak or clear.
Grinder Chute Blockage
Symptom
Loud banging or knocking noise occurs during brewing or when the brew group moves.
Mechanical Interference in Brew Group Drive
Symptom
Machine vibrates excessively or "walks" on the countertop during brewing.
Excessive Vibration from Pump or Mechanical Imbalance
Symptom
Milk frother does not draw milk properly; milk remains in container and only steam or hot water comes out.
Milk Suction / Air Intake Blockage
Symptom
Steam wand or milk frother produces very little steam or none at all, but no error code is shown.
Partial Steam Blockage
Symptom
Strong burnt smell during brewing, with or without visible smoke.
Overheating Component or Electrical Short
Symptom
Unusual plastic or chemical smell from a new Zwilling coffee maker during first uses.
Off-Gassing of New Components
Symptom
Used coffee pucks are very wet and sludgy, or the grounds container fills with loose wet grounds.
Brew Group Compression / Drainage Problem
Symptom
Water leaks from the front of the machine around the brew head or portafilter during brewing.
Brew Head Gasket Failure
Symptom
Water leaks from under the coffee maker onto the countertop during or after brewing.
External Leak from Internal Hydraulic Circuit
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Machine does not heat; brewing cycle will not start and display shows E01 shortly after power-on.
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Thermoblock Overheat Protection / Open Temperature Sensor | View Details |
| E02 |
Machine displays E02 and stops brewing; water does not flow through the coffee spout.
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Flow Meter Failure / No Water Flow Detected | View Details |
| E03 |
Display shows E03 and brewing stops; pump can be heard but little or no water exits the spout.
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Pump Overload / Blocked Hydraulic Circuit | View Details |
| E04 |
Machine shows E04 and will not start brewing; sometimes accompanied by unusual grinding or clicking noises in models with built-in grinders.
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Grinder Motor Jam / Overcurrent | View Details |
| E05 |
Display shows E05; machine stops mid-brew or will not start; often associated with steam functions not working correctly.
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Steam Thermostat / Steam Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
E06 appears and the machine will not complete a brew cycle; some models may show this after transport or if the machine is tilted.
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Water Level Sensor / Tank Detection Error | View Details |
| E07 |
E07 error appears; brew group does not move to brewing position or makes loud clicking noises (on Zwilling models with removable brew units).
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Brew Group Drive Motor / Position Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
E08 is displayed; machine may shut down unexpectedly or not power up fully.
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Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E09 |
E09 appears when trying to use the steam wand or milk frother; no steam is produced.
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Steam Circuit Blocked / Steam Pump Error | View Details |
| E10 |
E10 error appears; machine may leak internally or refuse to brew due to detected internal water.
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Drip Tray / Internal Leak Sensor Activated | View Details |
| E11 |
E11 is displayed; machine may not recognize the carafe or may stop mid-brew on drip-style Zwilling coffee makers.
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Carafe Presence / Warming Plate Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
E12 appears; display or buttons become unresponsive or behave erratically.
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User Interface / Touch Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| E13 |
E13 error; machine overheats or shuts down during long brewing or multiple cycles.
|
Overtemperature / Cooling Failure | View Details |
| E14 |
E14 appears; machine cannot complete self-test at startup and may not brew.
|
Brew Head / Outlet Valve Position Error | View Details |
| E15 |
E15 error; machine reports a descaling or maintenance fault and refuses to brew even after descaling.
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Descale Program / Maintenance Counter Error | View Details |
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Buttons or touch keys respond intermittently or activate by themselves.
|
Keypad / Touch Sensor Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Clock or timer loses time or resets when the machine is turned off or briefly unplugged.
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Backup Power / RTC Failure | View Details |
| – |
Coffee is excessively hot, with steam and splattering at the spout.
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Overheating Brew Water | View Details |
| – |
Coffee is lukewarm or not hot enough when dispensed.
|
Low Brew Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker brews but no water or coffee comes out of the spout; water may return to the tank or drip inside.
|
Brew Path Blockage / Diverter Valve Fault | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker drips coffee or water from the brew head long after brewing has finished.
|
Drip-Stop / Brew Valve Not Sealing | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker makes a high-pitched whine or buzzing noise even when idle.
|
Noisy Transformer or Fan | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker powers on but will not start brewing; pressing the brew button does nothing.
|
Start Circuit / Safety Interlock Not Satisfied | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker turns off by itself during brewing or shortly after starting.
|
Thermal Cutout / Overcurrent Protection Tripping | View Details |
| – |
Coffee maker will not power on at all; no lights or display, even though the outlet works.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Coffee tastes weak or watery even when using the same beans and grind setting.
|
Under-Extraction / Incorrect Brew Temperature or Flow | View Details |
| – |
Descale or clean indicator remains on even after performing the maintenance cycle.
|
Maintenance Indicator Not Resetting | View Details |
| – |
Display is very dim, flickers, or some segments are missing.
|
Display Backlight / LCD Failure | View Details |
| – |
Grinder does not run at all; machine may skip grinding and brew only hot water or show a generic fault.
|
Grinder Motor Not Starting | View Details |
| – |
Grinder is extremely loud, squeals, or makes metallic grinding noises during operation.
|
Grinder Burr Misalignment or Foreign Object | View Details |
| – |
Grinder runs but no ground coffee reaches the brew chamber; coffee comes out very weak or clear.
|
Grinder Chute Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Loud banging or knocking noise occurs during brewing or when the brew group moves.
|
Mechanical Interference in Brew Group Drive | View Details |
| – |
Machine vibrates excessively or "walks" on the countertop during brewing.
|
Excessive Vibration from Pump or Mechanical Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Milk frother does not draw milk properly; milk remains in container and only steam or hot water comes out.
|
Milk Suction / Air Intake Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Steam wand or milk frother produces very little steam or none at all, but no error code is shown.
|
Partial Steam Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Strong burnt smell during brewing, with or without visible smoke.
|
Overheating Component or Electrical Short | View Details |
| – |
Unusual plastic or chemical smell from a new Zwilling coffee maker during first uses.
|
Off-Gassing of New Components | View Details |
| – |
Used coffee pucks are very wet and sludgy, or the grounds container fills with loose wet grounds.
|
Brew Group Compression / Drainage Problem | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from the front of the machine around the brew head or portafilter during brewing.
|
Brew Head Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from under the coffee maker onto the countertop during or after brewing.
|
External Leak from Internal Hydraulic Circuit | View Details |
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