Owning a Nespresso machine can greatly simplify your coffee-making routine, but occasionally, you might encounter some issues with it. However, don't let a flashing orange light cause you to worry!
While an orange blinking light on your Nespresso means there is something wrong with the unit, it is something that you can easily fix. The orange blinking light can mean that your machine needs descaling or you need to empty the capsule container.
In this article, I will talk about the possible causes of a blinking orange light on your Nespresso Vertuo and how you can fix them!
In this article:
- Understanding the Orange Blinking Light
- Possible Causes of Blinking Orange Light on Nespresso Vertuo and How to Fix Them
- Descaling is Required
- The Capsule Container is Full
- Descale Warning
- Empty Water Reservoir
- Machine Error
- Nespresso is Overheated
- When to Call Nespresso Customer Support
Understanding the Orange Blinking Light
Before we dive into fixing your Nespresso Vertuo, you must understand what the orange blinking light is telling you.
The orange blinking light is a great communication tool to tell you what is wrong with your Nespresso Vertuo. The orange light doesn’t just blink multiple times in a row. It could be three fast blinks, slow blinks, or even a fading orange blink.
Since machines can’t tell you what is wrong with them, you have to pay attention to how the orange light is blinking. By doing so, you can find out what’s wrong and take the appropriate action to fix your coffee maker.
Possible Causes of Blinking Orange Light on Nespresso Vertuo and How to Fix Them
As I mentioned earlier, paying attention to how the orange light blinks in your Nespresso Vertuo is key to finding out what the problem is. Here are some of the common causes of an orange blinking light on a Nespresso Vertuo.
Descaling is Required
Like any other coffee maker, descaling your Nespresso Vertuo is a must. According to Nespresso, you need to descale your coffee maker every 3 months or 300 capsules.
It might be impossible to keep track of how many Nespresso capsules you use. So, it might be better to set a schedule every 3 months so you won’t forget to descale your Nespresso Vertuo.
If you see an orange light blinking fast about 3 times per second, it could be because of two things. One, you need to descale your machine and two, your capsule container is full.
If it’s the first one, your machine is telling you that it needs to be descaled. To descale a Nespresso Vertuo, you can use the Nespresso descaling solution.
However, if you are in a pinch and do not have a descaling solution on hand, you can use vinegar to descale your Nespresso.
Related: Is It Safe to Drink from Nespresso After Descaling
The Capsule Container is Full
As I mentioned earlier, another indicator why your Nespresso could be blinking rapidly 3 times per second is its capsule container is full.
One of the great things about the Nespresso Vertuo is that, after brewing coffee, you just lift the handle and the empty capsule will drop into the capsule container. But, as convenient as this can be, it can also be easy to forget that you have a container full of empty capsules.
If you have descaled your Nespresso recently and have noticed an orange light rapidly blinking, check to see if the capsule container is full. If it is, empty the capsule container by pulling it out and up from the machine.
Nespresso Descale Warning
If you see your Nespresso Vertuo flash white and orange light 3 times alternately, it is telling you that it is due for a descaling. This warning does not mean you need to descale immediately unlike the three fast orange blinking lights.
However, a descaling is still needed. You may have time to grab a descaling solution if you don’t have one already.
Related: How to Fix Nespresso Stuck in Descaling Mode
Empty Water Reservoir
Another reason why your Nespresso Vertuo could have an orange blinking light is that the water reservoir is empty and needs to be refilled. The blinking indicator for an empty water reservoir is different.
Unlike the rapid blinking when the Nespresso needs to be descaled, the orange light will blink slowly, alternating between an on-and-off pattern.
To fix this problem, you can just simply turn the machine off, refill the water reservoir, and turn on the machine again. If the orange blinking light is still there, you can unplug the machine and wait for a couple of minutes before plugging it back in.
Machine Error
There could be times when you are descaling or in the middle of brewing coffee and you’ll notice the orange blinking light. If the orange light blinks twice and then does nothing for a while and the pattern repeats, the Nespresso could be experiencing some error.
If you see this kind of blinking orange light, it could be that the water level is not enough, the capsule is not placed properly, or it could be that the machine just needs to be reset.
You can check if everything is in place before resetting the machine and see if that solves the problem. If not, try resetting the machine.
To reset your Nespresso Vertuo, simply unplug and plug the machine back into a power source after a couple of minutes. Hopefully, this fixes the orange blinking light.
Nespresso is overheated
An orange blinking light that looks like it is fading is an indicator that the machine is overheating. This can happen if you use the machine for an extended period without letting it rest.
If this happens, you just need to let the machine rest for about 20 to 30 minutes before using it again.
When to Call Nespresso Customer Support
If the orange blinking light still persists after all the troubleshooting you did, it is best to call Nespresso’s customer support to ask for help. Customer support can assist you with any problems you have.
If your machine is still under warranty, they can repair or replace your machine at their discretion. Each Nespresso has a 1-year manufacturing warranty and lifetime troubleshooting assistance. So, make sure to make the most out of their service.
For the VertuoLine, you can call 877-964-6299.
Final Thoughts
An orange blinking light is something you can fix if you know what is wrong with your machine. I have included the possible causes of the orange blinking light and how you can fix it.
If all else fails, you can always contact Nespresso’s customer support! Make use of their service since their service does not end the moment you buy your Nespresso machine.
