The red light is On in my Tassimo coffee maker
- All three lights are On. It can be for two reasons: you haven’t reset or initialised the brewer, or the capsule is incorrectly placed inside the brewing unit.
- Cup-Shaped indicator: Red light does not go out. ...
- Water tank red light. ...
- Descaler warning: Red light flashes. ...
- My Tassimo coffee machine has several lights On at once. ...
What does the red light mean on my Bosch Tassimo coffee machine?
A red light indicates you need to descale your Bosch TASSIMO coffee machine. The descaling indicator light is, for most TASSIMO machines, the bottom light. It’s a spray icon or it says ‘calc’.
Will the machine start if I Turn on the Tassimo light?
No. Go to solution 1. Yes. Go to solutions. Or see our section about ' TASSIMO lights ' Is the machine starting and does it sound like preparing a drink? No. The brewing will not start. Go to Solution 2.
Why does the water tank light on my Tassimo machine light up?
The water tank light on my TASSIMO machine lights up When the icon with the tank and the water tap (the water tank display) lights up, there is not enough water in the tank. Please fill your tank with fresh, cold water as far as the max mark.
Why is my Tassimo not reading the T Disc barcode properly?
Or your TASSIMO could not read the T DISC barcode properly. Follow the steps below to have your machine working again: Clean the barcode scanner in your machine with a soft, damp cloth. Check if the T DISC you used is not damaged. If damaged, use a new T DISC. If not damaged, make sure the barcode is readable.
What are the lights on a Tassimo coffee machine?
Every TASSIMO coffee machine has Display LED lights to communicate its’ status and needs. Most machines have three lights: the status display (cup), water tank display (tank with water tap) and the descale display (spray or ‘calc’). Please check the manual of your specific coffee machine to find where each light can be found. We’ll walk you through all the lights and what you should do.
What does the red light on my Bosch coffee machine mean?
A red light indicates you need to descale your Bosch TASSIMO coffee machine. The descaling indicator light is, for most TASSIMO machines, the bottom light. It’s a spray icon or it says ‘calc’. Please descale immediately when the red indicator light is on or when it starts flashing.
What does the T-Disc do when your coffee is small?
When your coffee is smaller than expected, your cup is not entirely filled or it’s too much, you can adapt the quantity next time. The barcode on the T DISC provides the recommended volume for every beverage selected. This volume can also be adapted to personal requirements, whether you would like more or less coffee.
What to do if coffee machine says thank you but no water?
First check if the tank is inserted correctly. If the thank is in the right place, check the water float. If stuck, clean the water tank and free the float.
Why is my coffee machine not flowing?
Water is not flowing. If your coffee machine sounds like preparing your drink, but nothing is in your cup, there is probably something with your water tank. First check if the tank is inserted correctly. If the thank is in the right place, check the water float. If stuck, clean the water tank and free the float.
Why is the red light on my Tassimo blocking my coffee maker?
The red light on the Tassimo coffee maker is a sign that it needs to be descaled. This is an important procedure for prolonging its shelf life, ensuring its optimal functioning and not altering the taste of the coffee. Bosch has incorporated an automatic maintenance system that alerts you when it is time to descale.
How do I resolve my red light problem on my Tassimo?
As mentioned previously, it is not, a priori, a failure of your machine but a signal to perform maintenance on your coffee maker. Let's see together the detailed procedure for descaling your Tassimo coffee maker.
Nothing to do, my Tassimo still does not work, what should I do?
If, after following our descaling procedure, your Tassimo coffee maker still does not work, you have two solutions left before disposal.
How Often To Descale Tassimo Brewers
Tassimo devices will have a light that turns on when it is time to descale. For most models, it will be the bottom light. It will either look like the spraying icon above or it will say ‘calc’.
Can You Descale A Bosch Tassimo With Vinegar Or Another DIY Solution?
You should not clean your Tassimo machine with any type of vinegar. White vinegar contains 5-8% acetic acid and apple cider has 5-6%. This type of acid can wear down metal and cause your machine to leak. Vinegar is also not effective in removing oils left by coffee grounds.
Tassimo Descaling Solutions
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How To Descale Bosch Tassimo Coffee Machines
You can descale your Bosch Tassimo coffee maker in just 10 simple steps to get the flashing red light to turn off. It will take about 20 minutes to 30 minutes complete the cycle so be sure to start it only when you have enough time.
Multiple Flashing Lights on Tassimo
If you ever see both the “descale” and “fill water tank” red lights start flashing simultaneously on your Bosch Tassimo, it means there is a machine error. You should use the ON / OFF switch to turn the unit off. Wait for five minutes and then turn it on again. If the lights stopped flashing, you are all set.
How often should I descale my tassimo?
You need to descale your TASSIMO machine approximately 4 times per year. It takes about 30 minutes to fully clean an descale your machine. The descaling indicator light is, for the most TASSIMO machines, the bottom light. It’s either a spray icon or it says ‘calc’.
Why do you descale a coffee machine?
All coffee machines are susceptible to limescale build-up, which might damage them. The descaling cycle will remove any limescale, residue and calcium deposits.
What does descale do to a machine?
Descaling your machine is essential to increase the life of your machine and to get the best quality drinks from the machine. The machine will let you know when it needs a descale by illuminating the red descale indicator light.
Can you use vinegar on a Tassimo coffee machine?
Descaling your TASSIMO is effortless and effective when you use products that are designed for your TASSIMO coffee machine. TASSIMO recommends to only use the official TASSIMO by Bosch descaling tablets. Never use vinegar or acetic acid-based descalers, these can harm your machine and the taste of your drinks.