Nespresso Vertuo Next is a fantastic coffee machine for creating espresso and your favorite coffee beverages. But just like any other electric appliance, this coffee maker may have technical problems that may disrupt its normal brewing process.
It can be frustrating when the Nespresso Vertuo Next isn’t working as it should. Even worse, the issue might surface in the morning when you need that one cup of hot coffee before heading to work.
If you are reading this, you are probably experiencing a problem with your Nespresso Vertuo Next machine. Here, we have explained why your Nespresso Vertuo Next is not working and how you can troubleshoot it.
Nespresso Vertuo Next is blinking orange
The orange light on a Nespresso Vertuo can mean different things. First, it may indicate that the coffee machine may be unlocked. In this case, you need to lock it by pushing the lever towards the left until it successfully clicks shut.
If the orange light blinks for one and a half seconds and then goes off for half a second, it means that the water tank is empty. So ensure there is enough water in the tank before you start brewing.
If the machine blinks three times in a second, it needs to be descaled. It would help if you descaled it every three months or after 600 servings of coffee cups.
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How to descale a Nespresso Vertuo Next
- Remove and empty the drip tray and capsule container, then return them to the machine.
- Pour 1 unit of Nespresso descaling liquid and half a liter of water into the water tank and return it to the coffee maker.
- Close and lock the machine, then press the ON button. The blinking light shows that the coffee maker is heating up, and once the light is steady, the Nespresso Vertuo Next is ready.
- Open the machine head and remove the capsule.
- Close the coffee maker again and leave the lever unlocked.
- Press and hold the button for seven seconds until the steady light goes off and the coffee machine starts blinking orange.
- In the descaling mode, you must lock the coffee maker towards the left. Press and hold the button for about seven seconds before it starts blinking orange again.
- Put a large mug or container under the coffee outlet to begin the descaling process.
- Lock the Nespresso Vertuo and press the ON button. When the first descaling process is complete, the machine will automatically stop. During the entire process, the orange light will blink rapidly and continuously.
- Empty and clean the water tank, drip tray, and capsule container.
- Pour fresh water into the water tank. Return the water tank, drip tray, and capsule container into the machine and repeat the descaling process.
- Once the button stops blinking quickly and becomes steady, the descaling process is complete. Let the Nespresso Vertuo Next dry for ten minutes before brewing coffee. Pour out the rinsing water, refill the water tank with fresh water and reattach it to start brewing.
If the above steps do not work, contact the Nespresso Customer Service for assistance or further instructions.
If the coffee machine blinks twice in a second, it means that it does not recognize the capsule. In this case, you should clean it to remove the residue from the capsule recognition system.
How to clean the Nespresso Vertuo Next
- Open the machine head and remove the used capsule. Wet a clean cloth with warm water and wipe the capsule container and drip tray.
- Close the head far towards the left until it is locked. It should be noted that there should be no capsule in the machine when the cleaning starts.
- Empty and clean the water reservoir and pour fresh water into it.
- Clean the cup support and place a large mug under the coffee spout.
- Empty the capsule container and rinse it with cold water before returning it. Lock it by pushing the lock to the far left.
- The cleaning process involves pressing the button three times within two seconds. Water will flow out of the machine for about five minutes. Repeat this process three times to completely clean it.
If the Nespresso Vertuo Next blinks five times in ten seconds, it must be reset to factory settings.
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How to factory reset a Nespresso Vertuo Next
- Open the machine head and remove the used capsule while the Nespresso Vertuo is still on with a steady light.
- Close the head and leave the handle unlocked.
- Press the button five times in three seconds. The machine will blink an orange light five times and later change to a steady white light.
If your Nespresso Vertuo is pulsing orange, whereby it fades from on and off, it means that it is overheating and needs to cool down. Please press the button for three seconds to switch off the machine, then press it again to turn it on. Let it cool from twenty minutes to one hour. If the pulsing continues after this, press the button for another seven seconds to see if it stops.
Nespresso Vertuo Next is not turning on
The Nespresso is not turning probably because it is not connected to the primary power source. Ensure that you check the mains, wires, fuse, and plug to ensure they are connected and in good condition.
You can also push the button or unlock it to see if it works. If there is no change for more than five minutes, contact the Nespresso Customer Service for assistance.
Nespresso Vertuo Next Shows a solid white light
When a solid white light appears on your Nespresso Vertuo Next, the coffee maker won’t function most of the time. It is hard to pinpoint a particular issue in most cases, therefore it is not a simple issue to troubleshoot.
In some cases, unplugging and plugging back the machine can solve the issue. However, in some cases, you just need to contact the company and they may offer a replacement link in this particular case.
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