Most coffee maker repairs do not require professional skills or tools. All you need is patience and a reliable source of information.
There is every possibility that you will be able to fix your Tassimo coffee maker on your own if you follow the instructions you see below. Mind the model of the coffee maker you use to identify the right troubleshooting table for your machine.
Tassimo not working
There might be several causes why your tassimo not working:
- The brewing device was blocked.
- If the drink does not flow out from the brewing mechanism well enough, it may indicate that the appliance’s pipes are clogged with scale deposits. Call your service company.
- If the coffee machine does not make coffee and completely ignores any commands, then it may be a sign that there are no coffee beans in the grinder or the water level in the bunker is below the minimum mark.
- The pump may have failed.
- The pump got clogged and does not supply water. Cleaning will help to solve the problem. Use tassimo cleaning disc for this.
- Temperature sensor has failed. Replacement seems the only reasonable solution.
Bosch coffee maker does not turn on
This situation may occur due to various reasons:
- Faulty power cord or electrical outlet. Faulty LED indicator lights.
- Bosch electronic board has broken.
Tassimo machine not pumping enough water
The most likely cause of the stop is limescale building up in the container and on other components. The following video describes the descaling procedure.
Tassimo lid jammed
The Tassimo lid gets jammed due to high pressure in the system, so you need to decompress it. For more details, please, view the following video.
Tassimo barcode reader not working
- Clean the whole part.
- Clean the coffee disk.
- Replace the coffee disk.
- Not unlikely, the Tassimo barcode reader is not working because the “tape” inside has come off. To get to it, you need to disassemble the device.
Please, do not try to fix it yourself unless you have experience in that. Do not do it unless the warranty period has expired!
You can try to clean the bar code plate with a cotton stick. Repeat the procedure from time to time.
Tassimo won’t pump water
This is far less than a grave problem. The pressure valve draws water from the pump back into the container when pressure increases dramatically. This happens when debris get into the valve, so it fails to close and lets water back into the tank. As a result, your Tassimo won’t pump water. To fix it, remove the gray panel on the left (when you are facing the front panel). With the help of screwdrivers of other long and flat objects, lift the panel and press it toward the machine’s back. Remove the panel and locate the tube that connects the heater’s bottom with the water container. Pick the valve at the heater’s bottom with a pair of pliers or pincers and turn it 30 degrees clockwise. Pull it gently until the valve cover comes off and pull out the spring and the valve itself. Remove the debris, if any, and reassemble the valve. To ensure that there is no debris or dirt any more, you can run the machine without closing the panel for a while.
Tassimo error codes
Tassimo error codes signal either a necessity of descaling or lack of water in the tank.
Tassimo red light
Most likely, the device needs to be descaled. Open the water tank and check the heating element for limescale buildup.
It should be noted that older brewers do not have a descale warning light. Be sure to clean and descale your brewer once per three months. This will prevent damage and prolong its life.
THE RED INDICATOR LIGHT IS BLINKING
This light comes on and flashes when water level in the tank is too low. In this case, the machine will not be able to make a drink. Also, the error appears when the tank is not positioned properly. Fill the tank and be sure that the water is fresh, clean and not softened.
Tassimo error messages
Error messages in Tassimo coffeemakers appear in the form of lights burning or flashing.
If you see the red light burning steadily, the machine needs to be descaled.
If the red light is blinking, the tank needs to be refilled with water: the machine will not make coffee unless there is enough water in the tank.
If all the lights are on, the system requires a serious repair. Please, use professional help.
Tassimo TAS 20XX coffee maker troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance not working; no symbols light up. | There is no power supply. | Check that the appliance is properly plugged into the power supply. |
| Machine brews but no drink dispensed. | The water tank was removed during the brewing process or there is air in the system. | Replace the water tank in the appropriate position in your TASSIMO machine. Start a cleaning process with the Service T DISC. |
| The float in the water tank is stuck. | Clean the water tank and en- sure the float can move. | |
| Automatic mode not working, appliance remains in stand-by mode. | No T DISC inserted. | Check if T DISC has been inserted. |
| The barcode could not be detected. | Clean the bar code read- ing window and try again or smooth the barcode on the T DISC out with your thumb. | |
| Use another T DISC. | ||
| Automatic mode skipped, appliance goes straight to 9 Manual mode. | The barcode could not be detected. | Clean the bar code reading window. |
| Use another T DISC. | ||
| You can still prepare the drink by holding down the start/stop button. | ||
| The quality of the crema has deteriorated. | The drink outlet is clogged or dirty. | Remove the drink outlet from the brewing unit and detach the piercing unit. After cleaning everything thoroughly, reassemble the parts and replace them in the brewing unit. |
| Brewing unit cannot be securely closed. | Piercing unit / T DISC holder is not properly inserted. | Insert the T DISC holder and piercing unit properly. |
| The T DISC is not inserted properly. | Re-insert the T DISC and make sure it is properly positioned. | |
| The brewing unit is not prop- erly closed. | Push the clamp down firmly until it audibly clicks into place. | |
| Water dripping from the brewing unit. | The T DISC is damaged or leaky. | Stop the brewing process, remove the T DISC and clean the brewing unit. |
| The piercing unit is either not inserted or not inserted properly. | Check to ensure that the piercing unit is inserted properly. | |
| Water on the surface under the cup stand. | Water from condensation. | Condensation may occur and is not a fault. Remove it by wiping with a cloth. |
| Service T DISC is damaged or lost. | The Service T DISC must always be used for cleaning and descaling processes. | Look for the Service T DISC in the storage compartment at the back of the appliance. |
| The Service T DISC can be obtained from the Bosch customer service department | ||
| Fill tank lights up even though there is sufficient water in the tank. | The float in the water tank is stuck. | Clean the water tank and ensure that the float can move. |
| are flashing simultaneously and it is not possible to prepare drinks. | There is a fault on the machine. | Turn the machine off using the on/off switch, wait approximately 5 minutes and turn the machine back on. |
| ® Descale flashes even though you are using soft water. | Even soft water contains small amounts of dissolved lime. | Descale the appliance. |
Tassimo TAS 12xx coffee maker troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The appliance is not working and none of the display elements (LEDs) are lighting. | The appliance has no power supply. | Check to see whether the appliance is connected to the mains. |
| The appliance is not switched on. | Make sure the appliance has been switched on. | |
| The brewing starts, however there is no beverage dispensed. | The water tank is not inserted correctly. | Check that the water tank is correctly inserted. |
| The water tank was removed during the brewing stage or there is air in the system. | Start the cleaning process with the yellow Service T DISC. | |
| The float in the water tank is stuck. | Clean the water tank and free the float. | |
| The brewing will not start. | No T DISC inserted. | Check that a T DISC has been inserted. |
| The appliance does not recognise the T DISC bar code. | Clean the T DISC reading window with a soft, damp cloth. | |
| Smooth out the foil of the T DISC with your finger so that the bar code can be read. | ||
| Use a new T DISC. | ||
| If the problem persists, contact the TASSIMO careline. | ||
| The brewing unit is not closed properly. | Clean the brewing unit with a soft, damp cloth, paying particular attention to the lid area. | |
| The appliance was not switched on when inserting the T DISC. | Switch on the appliance before inserting the T DISC | |
| The brewing unit cannot be closed. | The piercing unit and/ or the T DISC support have not been correctly inserted. | Press the piercing unit into its holder using both thumbs and check the position of the T DISC support. |
| The T DISC has not been correctly inserted. | Replace the damaged T DISC with a new one. Place the T DISC with the printed side facing downwards so that the tab is resting in the intended slot. | |
| The brewing unit is not closed properly. | Clean the brewing unit with a soft, damp cloth, paying particular attention to the lid area. | |
| Press the lid down until it audibly clicks into place. | ||
| The brewing unit cannot be opened. | The brewing unit is still locked. | Wait until the Status LED has stopped blink- ing before attempting to open the brewing unit. |
| If the brewing unit stays locked, contact the TASSIMO careline. | ||
| Fill water tank iS lights up. | There is not enough water in the water tank. | Fill the tank with cold, fresh water as far as the max mark. Reinsert the water tank. |
| Fill water tank tS lights up even though there is enough water in the water tank. | The float in the water tank is stuck. | Clean the water tank and free the float. |
| The water tank is not inserted correctly. | Check that the water tank has been correctly inserted. | |
| Fill water tank and Descale © are flashing simultaneously and it is not possible to prepare drinks. | There is a fault on the machine. | Turn the machine off using the On/Off switch, wait approximately 5 minutes and turn the machine back on. If © are still flashing, please contact the TASSIMO careline. |
| Descale lights up or starts flashing. | The appliance needs to be descaled. | Descale the appliance. |
| Descale lights up or starts flashing even though decalcified water has been used. | Even decalcified water contains low amounts of calcium carbonate. | Descale the appliance. |
| The quality of the crema has deteriorated. | The beverage outlet is sticky or dirty. | Clean the beverage outlet. |
| Clean the brewing unit with the yellow Service T DISC. | ||
| Build-up of limescale in the appliance. | Descale the appliance. | |
| Water is dripping from the brewing unit. | The T DISC is damaged or leaky. | Do not use T DISCs that are damaged. |
| The T DISC has not been pierced correctly. | Only use each T DISC once. Wait until the brewing stage has come to an end and the appliance has cooled down. Remove the T DISC and clean the brewing unit. | |
| The piercing unit has not been inserted correctly. | Press the piercing unit into its holder using both thumbs (until an audible click is heard). | |
| On the surface below the cup stand there is water. | This is condensation. | Condensation may appear and is not caused by any fault with the appliance. Wipe the water away with a cloth. |
| The yellow Service T DISC is damaged or lost. | The yellow Service T DISC can be requested from Bosch Customer Services | |
| The beverage quantity does not meet your requirements. | The T DISC bar code provides the recom- mended volume for every beverage selected. This volume can also be adapted to personal requirements. | Reduced quantity: During the brewing process, press the Start/Stop button to interrupt this stage. Increased quantity: Press and hold the Start/Stop button until the required beverage quantity has been reached. |
| Build-up of limescale in the appliance could cause reduced quantity. | Descale the appliance. |