Nespresso Blinking Orange Light – Why & How To Fix It?

You’ve just woken up, still rubbing sleep from your eyes, and all you crave is a smooth cup of Nespresso. But wait – why is your trusty machine flashing an orange light?

Before you let this unexpected twist sour your morning mood, let’s figure out the ‘why’ behind this rebellious glow and, more importantly, how to get things brewing smoothly again!

Why Nespresso Blinking Orange Light?

Your favorite Nespresso machine might blink orange light for the following reasons:

• It needs to be descaled.
• There’s no water in the reservoir.
• Your coffee maker is overheated.
• It needs to be cleaned. 

Now, given below are some of the common variations of orange light blinking in your Nespresso machine. We have also recommended the steps to troubleshoot the issue. Take a look at this guide to see whether the steps can make your coffee maker work fine and make your mornings bright and cheery.  

Nespresso Orange Light Blinking Twice

When the orange light on your Nespresso blinks twice, it is an indication that you need to clean it. You can follow these steps to solve the issue:

Step 1. Open the head of your Nespresso to eject all the used capsules. Use a paper towel dampened with hot water to clean the machine.

Gently run the towel around the piece spinning on the underside of the open head. You should also gently wipe the area around which the coffee capsules remain.

Step 2. Once you clean the machine, you should empty the water tank. Remember to rinse it well before pouring in fresh water.

Step 3. You should also rinse the cup support well. Place a 14 fl oz or a larger cup below the coffee spout.

Step 4. Empty your Nespresso capsule container. Rinse it with cold water before attaching the capsule container.

Step 5. Close the head and place it back. Turn it left to put it in the lock position.

Step 6. Initiate the cleaning cycle by pushing the button thrice within 2 seconds. You will see a flash, and the water will start coming out within two minutes. It will continue for around 5 minutes, and three cycles of water will be pumped through during the cycle.

If the orange lights keep blinking, you should try holding the button for a minimum of 7 seconds. If the light still flashes, running the descaling process is a good idea.

Nespresso Blinking Orange Light After Descaling

A common reason your Nespresso machine might start flashing an orange light even after descaling is that you accidentally put it on the descaling mode. 

Sometimes the light might flash quickly and persist for a prolonged period. In that case, there’s a high chance that you have put your machine back in descale mode.

You can quit the descaling mode on your Nespresso machine using the following steps:

Step 1. Press and hold the flashing buttons for around six to eight seconds. You can let the buttons go when the machine starts beeping clearly. 

Step 2. The machine will come out of the descaling mode on its own after you release the buttons. If it doesn’t work, there might be something wrong with the machine.

You should immediately seek professional assistance.  

Nespresso Orange Blinking Light Won’t Stop

The pulsing orange light from your Nespresso machine indicates that it’s overheated. Excessive usage often causes the orange light to blink continuously. In this scenario, you need to let your Nespresso machine cool down for a few minutes. 

The steps to solve this issue are quite simple:

Step 1. You will have to press the machine button for 3 seconds to turn it off.

Step 2. Wait for around 20 to 30 minutes for the machine to cool down.

Step 3. The machine might continue to blink orange light even after you give it adequate time to cool down. In that case, your machine is probably in descaling mode. Press and hold the button for 7 seconds to make the machine stop pulsing orange light.

Nespresso Orange Light Blinking Rapidly Twice, Followed By A Long Pause

This issue might arise during three scenarios. You need to use different methods to fix the issue during these scenarios. 

During Coffee Prep

Imagine you are making a cup of coffee for yourself, and the problem arises out of nowhere. You should try the following steps to troubleshoot the issue:

Step 1. Check whether a new capsule with no damage has been put inside the right way.

Step 2. Check whether the machine is locked. If not, you should turn the head left and put it in the lock position.

Step 3. If the light keeps blinking, you need to insert a new coffee pod. Lock the head of your Nespresso and press the button.

During Cleaning or Descaling

If this problem arises during the cleaning or descaling process, you can try the following:

Step 1. Check whether there’s any capsule inside the coffee maker. You also need to check whether the coffee machine is locked properly.

Step 2. Turn the machine off by pressing and holding the button for three seconds. Press the button again to turn on the coffee machine.

Step 3. If the light still shows, you should unplug the coffee machine from the wall. Wait for around 10 seconds before you plug it in and turn it on.

During Programming

If this happens while programming the water volume of your drink, you have to check the following:

Step 1.Check whether the pod is placed the right way.

Step 2. Fix the pod and make yourself a drink.

Nespresso Blinking Orange For Two Seconds And Then Turning Off

If your Nespresso machine blinks orange twice and then stops, it’s an indication that your coffee maker needs water. Refill the machine and prepare your cup of coffee.

Is Something Wrong With My Nespresso Machine If It Shows Steady Red Light?

A steady red light from your Nespresso suggests that there’s something wrong with the machine. Before you freak out, you can try doing the following:

Step 1. Unplug the machine immediately. Plug it back in after 15 minutes.

Step 2. If the problem is solved, you can return to making your cup of coffee. But if it doesn’t, the issue is more serious. You will have to contact the customer support team of Nespresso to report this issue.

How To Descale Your Nespresso Machine?

Descaling the Nespresso machine is quite easy if you follow the right steps. Check out the following steps to execute the descaling process with ease:

Step 1. Grab the Nespresso kit. If you don’t have it ready, you will have to make it. Mix one part of water with one part of vinegar to create the descaling solution. 

Step 2. Empty the water from the reservoir. Fill it up with the descaling agent or vinegar solution.

Step 3. Turn on the machine, but before that, you must remember one thing to avoid a mess. Put a container under the coffee spout to catch the liquid. 

Step 4. You need to follow specific descaling instructions according to the Nespresso model you own. You can check the official site of Nespresso to get the specific instructions. 

Step 5. Wait for one cycle to get finished. After that, you should run two or three cycles of fresh water through the machine. It will rinse off the machine and ensure that your coffee doesn’t smell like vinegar or the descaling agent.

“Don’t fret when your Nespresso machine starts flashing that puzzling orange light. Instead, follow the seamless transitions of our guide, and with these handy hacks, you’ll resolve issues in no time.

If your Nespresso machine does not function smoothly even after trying the recommended steps, you should not hesitate to seek professional help. 

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