DeLonghi NESPRESSO VERTUO Manual page 39

The machine doesn't start and
the lights blinks irregularly.
Lights blink while machine is
running.
Lights blink and machine is not
running.
Lights blink irregularly.
Machine is not running.
Descaling alert blinks or is fixed
orange.
Rinse alert blinks orange.
I cannot enter the Menu Mode
(Reset to factory
Emptying the system before
a period of non-use/Water
hardness setting).
• Fill the water tank and push button to start.
• Check that handle is properly locked.
• If coffee or milk is flowing normally, this indicates the
machine is working properly.
• If only water is flowing, the machine is executing a user
request for either cleaning, descaling or emptying the
system. Refer to the corresponding paragraph in this user
manual.
• It will take some time before the coffee flow comes out (due
to code reading and pre-wetting the coffee).
• Check that a fresh capsule is inserted in correct position,
that the handle is properly locked and push the button to
start.
• Fill the water tank and push button to start.
• Turn the
pushing
and then push it again to turn the machine ON. Now wait
approximately 20 minutes to allow the machine to cool
down after extensive use.
• During regular Coffee/Espresso preparation: 1) Unlock the
handle and open the machine head to check that a fresh
undamaged capsule is inserted in the correct position.
2) Check that the handle is in "LOCKED" position. 3) Check
that the water tank is filled.
• During Descaling, Emptying and Cleaning: 1) Check that
capsule is ejected. 2) Check that the handle is in "LOCKED"
position.
• During Programming Volume: 1) Check if a capsule has been
well inserted. 2) Please refer to the corresponding chapter.
• If problem persists:
1. Unlock the handle and open machine head.
2. Replace capsule (if needed).
3. Disconnect powercord from the outlet and plug the
machine back into outlet after 10 seconds.
4. Close the head and press the button to turn ON and press
again to start brewing. If problem persists, call Nespresso.
• Machine triggers descaling alert according to your beverage
consumption. Descale the machine. Refer to section
"Descaling" according to your beverage consumption.
A rinsing cycle of the milk carafe is required, refer to section
"Milk Preparation & Daily rinsing".
• Be sure to remove the milk carafe from the connector door.
settings/ • Be sure that the descaling pipe is not connected to the
connector door.
• Press and hold hot foam button
rinse alerts blink.
machine to
the coffee button
"OFF mode" by
for 3 seconds
until descale and
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