Tassimo coffee machines can sometimes be a little confusing or go wrong which stops you getting your delicious drinks when you want them. It is at times like these that you need clear simple instructions so you can get everything running smoothly again and get your coffee, just how you like it.
To help, we have provided answers to common issues and links to instruction manuals for your Tassimo coffee machine, just in case you have misplaced them.
Contents
- Common Tassimo Coffee Machine Issues
- Tassimo troubleshooting red light / Tassimo not working red light / Bosch Tassimo manual red light
- Tassimo red light flashing
- Tassimo not working orange light
- Tassimo reset
- Tassimo not brewing full cup / Tassimo only makes half cup
- Tassimo not heating water
- Tassimo lid jammed
- Tassimo not pumping water
- I have not used my Tassimo brewer in a while, what do I need to do?
- Water dripping from the brewing unit
- Bosch Tassimo Coffee Machine Manuals
- Conclusion
- Related content
Common Tassimo Coffee Machine Issues
Below are a list of the most common issues people search for on Google, hopefully, this will save you some time and get your Tassimo back up and running quickly.
Tassimo troubleshooting red light / Tassimo not working red light / Bosch Tassimo manual red light
This one is actually quite easy to fix. The red light comes on when your pod coffee machine needs descaling, we have an excellent guide on how to fix this with a video tutorial or you can follow the instructions below.
- Fill a measuring cup with 2 cups of hot water.
- Mix in the Tassimo descaler. You can get Tassimo descaling tablets at places like Amazon pretty cheap.
- Pour the water and descaler into the empty water tank.
- Put your yellow cleaning T-disc in the disk draw and close the draw. Use the measuring cup to catch the waste water from the spout. If you do not have a cleaning T-disc you can pick one up on Amazon pretty cheap.
- Push and hold the start button for about 5 seconds, until you see the red and green light flash.
- Wait 20 minutes for the cleaning cycle to complete.
- Once the cleaning cycle is completed, the red light will turn off.
- Add fresh water to the water tank and run the brewing cycle 4 times to completely clean the pipes and remove any taste from the descaling tablets.
Your pod coffee machine is now as good as new and good to go.
Tassimo red light flashing
The water tap light flashes red when either the water tank needs refilling, the water level is too low to make a drink, or when the tank is not fixed correctly in place.
- Check that the water tank is fitted correctly in place.
- Make sure the tank has sufficient water (never use carbonated water as the coffee maker runs at high pressure and will most definitely break).
Tassimo not working orange light
Again, this is fairly common and nice and easy to fix. Sometimes milk or coffee/tea/hot chocolate etc can leak from your Tassimo pods and get onto the barcode scanner, this means that your machine cannot read the barcode and so gives you the orange light. Follow the instructions below and you should be up and running in no time.
- Clean the barcode reader with a damp soft cloth
Some people have found that this issue happens when you insert the Tassimo pod prior to turning your pod coffee machine on.
- Simply turn on your machine prior to inserting the Tassimo pod
Tassimo reset
This one can be annoying but easy to fix if you know how! If you find that your machine goes straight from auto to standby without completing the brewing cycle, or you need to reset your machine for some other reason, follow the instructions below.
- Unplug your coffee machine.
- Prior to turning your coffee machine back on, push and hold the start button.
- Turn on your machine and then release the start button.
- Insert a T-disc and close lid.
- Press the start button when your coffee machine goes to auto.
You should now be good to go.
Tassimo not brewing full cup / Tassimo only makes half cup
An easy fix to this one as well as the solution is all about cleaning. This could be caused by too much limescale and thus you need to follow the steps above to descale your coffee machine. A good way to spot this, other than the red light, is when you see that the overflow which is behind the splash back is leaking. Either way, follow the descaling tips above and you should now get a full cup of your favourite drink, just like when you first bought it.
Or, you could have a blocked pipe or funnel.
- Make sure you clean all removable parts regularly, all but the water tank are dishwasher-safe which makes this incredibly easy.
- Toothpick – sometimes the funnel where the water comes out of can get blocked by coffee granules, you can remove the coffee granules with a toothpick to allow full water flow again.
Making sure you keep on top of cleaning your pod coffee machine will mean that it functions for you perfectly every time you need it.
Tassimo not heating water
This one is tricky as it is most likely a faulty heating element which will need to be replaced or you will need to buy a new Tassimo coffee machine. However, before you try to replace the heating element or buy a new pod coffee machine, please do try and descale and clean all the parts thoroughly first.
- The heating element is not designed to be replaced so if you attempt to do this, make sure you know what you are doing – not advised.
- Unfortunately, Tassimo coffee machines are built as throwaway products and are not designed to have this level of maintenance – our advice is to buy a new one.
Sorry that we could not help more with this, but we can tell you how to prolong the life of your water heater element.
- Do not add water to the reservoir unless the coffee maker has been turned off for at least five minutes. If the reservoir is empty and the coffee maker is left on, the element continues to heat and becomes super hot. When you add cold water it is likely to cause damage to the element. Do this many times and the element will eventually break.
Tassimo lid jammed
The lid of your Tassimo machine can get jammed or stuck when the high pressure in the system is not automatically released.
Firstly, be very careful not to try and force the lid open, as you can break it fairly easily.
There is a solution, but it is a bit of a hassle. Follow these steps and you will be up and running in no time.
Remove the left side of the coffee maker (left side as you look at it from the front).- Remove the hose or pipe which fits on to the valve. You can see what this looks like from the picture, but this could vary depending on the model you have.
Remove the left side of the coffee maker (left side as you look at it from the front).
This releases the pressure built up in the system and you should now find that you can open the lid again.
- Reattach the hose and cable tie.
- Clip the left hand side panel back on.
You should now be able to use your tassimo coffee machine without any issues.
Tassimo not pumping water
This is another issue which requires a little more work to fix, but it is fairly easy and will save you paying for either a repair or a new coffee machine, so worth a bit of hassle.
Essentially, the problem is that some dirt or debris has blocked the pressure valve which connects to the water tank and it will no longer pump water. To fix this we need to clean that out and we should then be brewing again in no time. Follow these easy steps to complete this repair.
- Remove the left side of the coffee maker (left side as you look at it from the front).
- Find the hose or pipe which connects the water container to the bottom of the heater.
- Turn the valve 30 degrees. Use needle nose pliers if you have them.
- Gently remove the valve cover and then remove the spring.
- Clear out any dirt and debris which might be blocking the water.
- Put the valve back together and reattach.
- Clip the left hand side panel back on.
If I were performing this fix, I would leave the side off for a couple of brews, to make sure that it was working properly, and when I was happy I would then reattach the side.
I have not used my Tassimo brewer in a while, what do I need to do?
If you have not used your tassimo machine in a week or more, it would be a good idea to rinse the water tank and refill it with clean water. You should use the service t-disc to start the machine and run it through a brewing cycle to clean the internal pipes and ensure your drinks taste great.
Water dripping from the brewing unit
There is an easy solution to this problem. Either the tassimo pod is defective or the piercing unit is not properly aligned or inserted.
- Remove the pod.
- Check that the unit is clean. Always a good idea to clean it to be on the safe side.
- Put the pod back in.
- Check to see that the piercing unit is properly aligned. If not, insert it correctly.
This should fix any dripping issues that you get from the brewing head.
Bosch Tassimo Coffee Machine Manuals
Below are links to instruction manuals for various Bosch Tassimo models, if you have lost yours, hopefully this helps.
- Fidelia T40 instruction manual
- Fidelia+ T65 instruction manual
- Vivy T12 instruction manual
- Caddy T75 instruction manual
- Caddy Silver Edition T75 instruction manual
- Suny T32 instruction manual
- Joy T43 instruction manual
- Charmy T55 instruction manual
- Amia T20 instruction manual
- MyWay T60 instruction manual
Conclusion
We hope that this guide has been helpful and you have found answers to issues that you may have been having with your coffee machine. We will keep an eye out for other common problems and add solutions to help you in the future.
There is water running out underneath my test some more coffee maker. What is the problem?
It could be one of the hoses or valves inside the coffee machine which is leaking, but before you take the side off, there are a couple of easy checks you can perform.
If it’s wet it could be a couple of different issues.
The first thing I would do is buy some descaling tablets and clean your Tassimo machine.
Let me know if it fixes the problem?
I have run the descaling cycle numerous times, once it’s done, after the first clean run both red lights are back on (the descaling and low water). there is enough water in and the magnet is up. I have tried the ‘reset’, nothing works. Any other suggestions?
Hi Anna,
Have you actually used descaler when you have run the cleaning cycle? If not, the lime scale will not get cleaned out and the red lights will stay on. Try the following and let me know how it goes.
The green and red lights should start flashing, which tells you that you have started the descaling cycle. It is going to take about 20 minutes to run through the complete cycle, but you will know when it is done as the red light will turn off.
Now you need to flush your tassimo machine by running clean water through it. Do this a few times.
Pop your water filter back in, and you should be good as new.
Hello
I have a Tassimo 4504 bought in March 2019. Always been good but today tried to descale but machine wont start the programme just clunks. I have tried everything but seems water around by T disc and red light will just not go off. Can you help please
Have you put the yellow cleaning disc in, then held the power button down for 5 seconds until the cycle starts? Also, remember, if you have a filter, you need to remove that, and add descaler to remove the mineral deposits (limescale).
my tassimo makes no sound and red light fixed
Hi Linda,
Have you tried filling the water tank to maximum and running the descaling programme using descaling tablets?
It takes about 20 minutes or so to complete, but the red light will then turn off and you should be able to use as normal.
We always recommend that you run the cleaning cycle with fresh water (fill the tank) a few times to clean the pipes and internals thoroughly.
Hi I have two red flashing lights on my machine and have tried several times to run the descaler program but everytime it runs for about 5 minutes then the water fill light comes on again even when the tank is full and in place, it seems to go off when the water starts to come through hot. If I put the cleaning disc in and just try the cleaning cycle this just keeps running and does not stop until I turn it off any suggestions
Hi Anthony,
Couple of things to check.
The yellow light against the cup turns red as soon I press it. I have tried the cleaning disc. I have cleaned the reader and made sure there is sufficient water. I have tried the reset. Nothing is working. The machine is not even 6 months old
Hi Simon,
There could be a couple of reasons why this is happening. Try all of the below, if that does not work, it could be that the machine is faulty and you need to contact Tassimo support for replacement under your warranty.
Please let us know if this helps as it will help others quickly.
My Tassimo is one of the very early version and all the lights are blinking when I turn it on. I have tried all of the suggestions given above but it did not work. Any suggestions?
Hi Gennaro,
I found this on the Tassimo website which answers the question.
So your machine thinks it has no water to make a drink. Sounds obvious, but check that the water tank is full, and if it is, check that the float has not got stuck in the water tank, as this will cause the machine to think it has no water. If it is stuck, simply dislodge it, refill the tank and you should be good to go.
twice now when a coffee pod is in the machine it has exploded leaving water and liquid everywhere. Have put in cleaning disc and there are grains in the cup ? Any suggestions please. Thanks
This is annoying and sometimes you just get a few bad discs, drives me nuts as well. Personally I always do the following to clean up after:
I hope this helps. For me, it seems to sort it every time.
where is the on/off button v2 tassimo
If you mean the Vivy 2, this model does not have a manual on/off switch like the Vivy 1 model. The start/stop button acts as on switch on the Vivy 2, but you can always turn it off at the wall socket if you are concerned.
I had a strange issue with my Tassimo Vivy2. I took it all apart to clean it as per manual yesterday, but when I reassembled it and plugged it in at the wall it comes straight on and continuously pumps cold water. This does not stop and will even continue after the water holder is empty. The only way to stop this is to unplug it, but as soon as I plug it back in it comes on instantly and carried on pumping. It’s very new I only had it for Xmas. Any advice would be great. Thanks.
My Tassimo stopped working it looks like everything is finr, the yellow cup light is on but put in a pod and press the start button absolutely nothing at all happens. It is clean and recently descaled, worked fine twenty minutes before. I did try the reset, twice, nothing changed.
When running the machine the milk goes through perfectly. When the coffee pod is inserted the hot water passes through then half way through there is a splutter and coffee grounds are ejected causing a mess in the cup.
Hi I have a Tassimo type CTPM07, model E-nr. TAS1402gb/01. It has been good until the last few days. When I put a pod in and turn the machine on, the water does not heat up and runs through until the tank is empty. Have you any thoughts of what the problem is. Thanks.
HELP!!!!
Cant get the side panel off!!
help please :
Need step by step instructions 🙁
Hi Susan,
Which model of Tassimo do you have?
I have a Tassimo coffee machine. I know how to descale the machine but I would like to know how to clean the water canister at the back of the machine. It’s an older style machine and I can’t get a brush into the crevices of the canister.
Hi Ed,
What is the model/number?
Hi. We have just bought a TAS100x and have found that a lot of water is going through which makes the coffee quite weak (and sometimes overfills the cup making a mess!) I don’t know if we’ve somehow overridden something to instruct it to do this as the instructions aren’t great and when trying to make a full cup my son pressed the start button several times consecutively which may have reset it? Should we do a full reset and hope that sorts it out? Any advice would be much appreciated.
I have been given as a present, a Tassimo TAS100x coffee machine. I have carried out all procedures as indicated in the paperwork, but one pictorial instruction is unclear. Operation 2 showing procedure for your first drink. The pictures between item 7 and 8. seem strange. the last picture in this section shows the start button being pressed and it also shows 4 different quantities of coffee. How do you instruct the machine to vary the quantity?
I have a Tassimo and it is filled with water but the light is on and says I need to refill water. Can you help me please.
Hi Josh,
I have a Tassimo My Way. Recently the machine does not stop itself like it should do. I have to manually press the stop button otherwise the water just keeps on coming… This happens with every type of T-disc. The appliance is clean, I recently did the full limescale clean and the barcode scanner is not obstructed. Do you have any idea what the problem may be?
Many thanks,
Dee
Hi I have a tassimo charmy 3d keeps coming on in red, its filled with water, but I get nothing, I’ve descaled it and still wont work, I changed the filter, I really dont know what’s wrong with it, is it fixable or is time to buy a new one
Hi I have a Bosh Tassimo a few years old, it turns on ok I put a pod in Milk or coffee and as I press the button the red light comes on and does nothing. The water tank is full, tried a descaler and the same happens
Hi Alan,
This might be happening for a couple of reasons.
Hopefully, it is the float, but if not, it is likely a blocked pressure valve.
Thanks, this is a very helpful and detailed guide on Tassimo coffee machine issues.
Bought a t55 at resale shop. Unresponsive. Found out it needed t service disc. Got one from eBay and it worked for descaling and seemed to work for brewing. But can’t change cup size. Plus button works for adding more water but can’t get lower cup size. Only have service disc and don’t know if it’s knock off or real. Could service disc lock machine in large cup size only?
Thanks for your help
Todd
Hi Todd,
The service disc is only used for descaling/maintenance, you should be using normal pods/discs for drinks. Have you checked out the manual for the T55? There is a link to a copy in this article (near the bottom). That should get you going.
When I switch on the machine,put pod in,and press brew button,all the lights come on. The water tank has plenty in it
Hi Stephen,
Have you descaled it recently?
I have a Vivy 2 , TAS140x. When I tried to use it today the machine started ejecting water as soon as I switched on at the wall socket, before I could put a pod in and press the start button. I have tried cleaning everything but it’s made no difference.
My Tassimo seems to be ok now, having left it overnight.
My problem is coffee pods fine but milk keeps not working and red light comes on so we waste a lot of milk pod trying to make it work. Coffee seems fine just milk?
Hi, I have a Tassimo My Way TAS60xx
I can’t get the piercing unit to click back into place. I have the components of that piece together but the whole won’t click back to where I took it out
Thank you
I also found with 2 separate Tassimo coffee makers, an issue with the switch in the back. There is a magnetic float which flips a magnetic switch to indicate there is water in the machine. The magnet seems to weaken over time. On one machine, I took it apart and jumpered the switch. It no longer indicates water level but fixed the flashing red light issue. On the other one, I replaced the magnet in the float with a small super magnet which also fixed the issue. Saved the cost of a new machine, and new Tassimo machines are not easily found. My wife’s favorite coffee is Carte Noir and not available with other single cup brands.
Thanks Mike,
We appreciate the helpful tips for other users. Funnily enough, my wifes favourite coffee is also Carte Noir, dare I say it, but we also get it in instant…
Josh