How to reset the Nespresso Vertuo

A Nespresso Vertuo machine is among the best coffee machines on the market. While they can run smoothly and brew the best coffee, it is prone to fail, just like any other electronic appliance. 

In such cases, you need to know how to reset the Nespresso machine if you want to restore it to factory settings or there is an error while using it. In fact, resetting is often part of its troubleshooting procedures.

Resetting the Nespresso machine sounds like a long and dreadful process when in fact it’s not. It is very simple and straightforward. In this article, we will explain why you need to reset the Nespresso Vertuo machine and how you can do so. 

Why reset your Nespresso machine to factory settings?

Unlike the other Nespresso models, the Nespresso Vertuo has additional features that allow you to modify settings such as temperature, cup size, and amount of milk foam. Perhaps the settings are not to your liking and you would like to change them. In this case, you need to reset the Nespresso Vertuo to default settings.

You may need to reset your Nespresso machine to default settings after the descaling or cleaning cycle. Note that all your customized settings will be lost when resetting your machine.

How to reset Nespresso Vertuo machine

The steps to restoring this machine to factory resetting are easy and simple. The Nespresso Vertuo Original, Vertuo Next, and Vertuo Plus share the same resetting procedure. Once the resetting process is complete, your coffee machine will return to default factory settings. 

Below is a step-to-step procedure on how to do it;

  • Switch off the Nespresso Vertuo machine by pushing the lever for three seconds.
  • Push down the lever and the button simultaneously for three seconds for the machine to enter into ‘Factory Settings Mode’. An orange indicator light will blink when you do this. 
  • Press the lever three times to choose ‘Reset to factory settings.’
  • Press the button to confirm. On a VertuoPlus, the orange light will blink three times at two-second intervals. After some time, it will change to a steady green light which means that the machine is reset.
  • For Vertuo Next, the blinking orange light will turn to a steady white light. 
  • For the Vertuo Original, the button will blink an orange light five times.

In conclusion

Nespresso machines are simple and easy-to-use coffee machines that readily prepare your favorite cup of coffee. You may be required to reset your Nespresso Vertuo machine in case of an error signal, descaling, or a cleaning cycle. You may also want to change the machine to default settings. 

Resetting the machine is an easy process that will get you your perfect cup. The Nespresso Vertuo models (Vertuo, Vertuo Next, and VertuoPlus) have the same resetting process. Your perfect cup of coffee is only seconds away from perfection.