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Krups

Krups coffee machine milk frother not working

I've got a Krups coffee machine (Nescafe Piccolo) that's about 6 months old and the steam wand/frother produces no steam and won't froth the milk. Is this…

RARaj from Cardiff8 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch coffee machine not heating the water?

Bought a Bosch coffee machine a couple of years ago and the coffee comes out cold and the heating never seems to kick in. Has anyone had the same and…

CHChloe from Gwent8 months ago
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Dualit

Dualit coffee machine won't switch on?

Hoping someone can help with my Dualit coffee machine — it's completely dead, no lights at all when I switch it on. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

PRPriya from Essex8 months ago
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De'Longhi

De'Longhi coffee machine not recognising the water tank

I've got a De'Longhi coffee machine (Dinamica ECAM350) that's a few months old and it keeps telling me to fill the tank even though it's full and seated…

FIFiona from Essex8 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg coffee machine not recognising the water tank

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg coffee machine — it keeps telling me to fill the tank even though it's full and seated properly. Is this a common…

NANathan from Derby8 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch coffee machine very noisy when pumping?

Bought a Bosch coffee machine (Tassimo Finesse) two years ago and it makes a loud vibrating/grinding noise when it tries to pump water. Really hoping it's…

AIAisha8 months ago
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Sage

Sage coffee machine not pumping water through

Bought a Sage coffee machine (Bambino Plus SES500) two years ago and the pump runs but no water, or barely a trickle, comes out of the spout. Would really…

IMImran W.8 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg coffee machine flashing all its lights?

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg coffee machine — all the lights flash together and it won't make a drink. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

ADAdam E.8 months ago
Coffee Machines
Sage

Sage coffee machine very noisy when pumping

My Sage coffee machine, just over a year old — it makes a loud vibrating/grinding noise when it tries to pump water. Is this something I can fix myself or…

BEBeth C.8 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg coffee machine not piercing the pods

My Smeg coffee machine (ECF01), about 18 months old — (pod machine) it isn't piercing the capsules and the coffee just dribbles out weak. Would really…

AMAmy8 months ago

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Sage

Sage coffee machine not recognising the water tank

Bought a Sage coffee machine (Barista Express SES875) two years ago and it keeps telling me to fill the tank even though it's full and seated properly.…

LELewis from Brighton8 months ago
Coffee Machines
Nespresso

Nespresso coffee machine making weak, lukewarm coffee

Bought a Nespresso coffee machine 6 months ago and the coffee is watery and just isn't hot enough lately. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

TOTom L.8 months ago
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Dualit

Dualit coffee machine buttons not responding

Hoping someone can help with my Dualit coffee machine — the touch buttons don't respond, or need pressing several times. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

WAWayne from Telford8 months ago
Coffee Machines
Smeg

Help - Smeg coffee machine grinder runs but won't grind

My Smeg coffee machine, about 18 months old — (bean-to-cup) the grinder whirs loudly but no ground coffee comes through. Has anyone had the same and…

FRFreya H.8 months ago
Coffee Machines
Sage

Sage coffee machine won't switch on, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Sage coffee machine (Barista Express SES875) — it's completely dead, no lights at all when I switch it on. Grateful for…

JAJason Holmes8 months ago

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Breville

Breville coffee machine flashing all its lights

I've got a Breville coffee machine that's a few months old and all the lights flash together and it won't make a drink. Would really appreciate any advice…

MAMaureen W.8 months ago
Coffee Machines
Lavazza

Lavazza coffee machine not piercing the pods, any ideas?

Bought a Lavazza coffee machine (A Modo Mio Jolie) 6 months ago and (pod machine) it isn't piercing the capsules and the coffee just dribbles out weak.…

FRFreya W.8 months ago
Coffee Machines
Krups

Krups coffee machine leaking water underneath

My Krups coffee machine (Dolce Gusto Genio S), about 6 months old — there is a puddle of water under the machine after every use. Any idea what's causing…

LULucy8 months ago
Coffee Machines
Bosch

Bosch coffee machine buttons not responding

My Bosch coffee machine, about 6 months old — the touch buttons don't respond, or need pressing several times. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

COConnor from Cardiff8 months ago
Coffee Machines
Dualit

Dualit coffee machine leaking water underneath?

Bought a Dualit coffee machine (Cafe Cino) a year ago and there is a puddle of water under the machine after every use. What should I check first?

JAJason G.8 months ago

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