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.
Why is the red light on my Tassimo red?
The red cup light on my TASSIMO machine lights up 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.
What is Tassimo descaling?
Each TASSIMO descaling tablet removes limescale residue and calcium deposits from your coffee machine, so that it remains in the best condition to create delicious drinks for years.
What should I do if my Tassimo does not give any drink?
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. Smooth out the foil of the T DISC with your finger so that the bar code can be read. 3. The brewing starts, but my TASSIMO does not give any drink.
Why are the lights flashing on my Tassimo coffee machine?
Multiple lights are flashing on my TASSIMO machine If there are more multiple indicator lights flashing simultaneously, there might be an issue with your coffee machine. Please check which ones are flashing, to find the correct solution. LED calc or spray (descaling display) and the cup (status display) flash simultaneously.
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.
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’.
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.
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.