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Tchibo Cafissimo Compact - flashing red light and a sound signal

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  • #1 18329614
    MarcinMRW
    Level 9  
    My sister gave me the Tchibo Cafissimo Compact (which she had used before).
    The problem with it is that after pouring the water in and turning it on, the coffee machine does nothing but flashing the red light and a sound signal.
    There is enough water, but there is this "message" anyway and I can't stop it.

    Do any of you have any idea what's going on? What to check?
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  • #2 18330367
    nioop

    Home appliances specialist
    There is a float in the tank, it rises after pouring water?
  • #3 18330477
    MarcinMRW
    Level 9  
    No, nothing is floating in the water tank.
  • #4 18421598
    myszka.24
    Level 1  
    Hey, I have the same problem, maybe you got it right now? I would be grateful for help.
  • #5 18655499
    Majnka
    Level 1  
    Press any coffee brewing button - no capsule. The system must fill with water. When it is finished filling, the light will stop flashing and the audible alarm will stop.
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  • #6 19328651
    novek82
    Level 1  
    It is similar with me, the float is up, the red light is flashing, no button responds. Can you advise whether to the garbage can?
  • #7 19385329
    Paweł59
    Level 13  
    On my Tchibo Cafissimo Compact, the right red light was flashing. The cause was a dirty flow meter. Sediment in the water caused the impeller to stop spinning. After removing the back cover, the flow meter is easy to access, it can be dismantled and washed. The blocked flow meter causes that the processor has no signal about the water supply to the heater and does not turn it on - it signals an error.
  • #8 19665465
    TomasBax
    Level 1  
    Hey, who knows how to remove the back cover without breaking it? Even after unscrewing the bottom screws, the whole thing will not budge, so how do you get to the flow meter to take it apart and wash it?
  • #9 19665622
    Paweł59
    Level 13  
    I don't remember anymore, but I didn't have any major problems. There was no philosophy there. Look carefully, maybe some screws on the inside. I was definitely taking off the metal headband. I had easy access to all electrical components, which I also checked, they were ok. Only the flow meter did not rotate.
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  • #10 20121067
    redwater
    Level 11  
    For me, the same, disassembled, the flow meter is spinning, the lamp continues to flash, I need to check if the signal gives, is there a Hall sensor?
  • #11 20121404
    Paweł59
    Level 13  
    I will not give my head, but there is probably an output from the open collector flowmeter. That is, power the flow meter, connect the pull-up resistor and see if it switches when turning.
  • #12 20740423
    egzekutor62
    Level 1  
    >>18655499
    The machine does not respond to any button. The water does not flow, the heater heats dry because the thermal fuse has burned out. After replacing the fuse, there is still no reaction. Save.
  • #13 20770726
    vintermut
    Level 1  

    I have the same machine (second hand) and after turning it on, I just got a white light on the power button flashing for more than 1.5 hours and nothing happens. It does not respond to any button. Does anyone have a clue what is going on with it? Thank you.
  • #14 20794806
    Krzycho2005
    Level 11  
    Hey, I have the same problem. Over time, the float magnet probably loses its properties. I found a video on YouTube where a guy disassembles the tank and adds a magnet, and it works for him. I dryly took another magnet and by moving it around the housing with the tank removed, the coffee machine starts to see water, so this is clearly the cause. The only thing that worries me is that to get to the float, you basically have to break the tank because it is welded. Maybe there's a way to get it out without it. I'll think about it some more. If I come up with something, I'll let you know.
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  • #15 20926878
    helgafleischer30
    Level 1  

    I experimented with this too. It is this: In the freshwater chamber, there is a float with a permanent magnet. If I pour water in, the float goes up and with it the magnetic field. Inside the machine, there is a coil that serves as a sensor. When the magnetic field moves upwards, the sensor detects this and signals the machine that there is enough water in the tank, and it switches on. If for some reason the magnetic field is no longer strong enough, the machine will no longer be able to detect the water level and will no longer turn on - only the red light will flash. Take a permanent magnet from an old hard drive or a magnetized screwdriver, fill the tank with water beforehand and move it from bottom to top at the back left of the outer casing - and hey presto - it tricks you into thinking something and goes again. But don't forget to fill in water, otherwise, it will break if you use it manually. I have this mini, the float may also be located somewhere else.
  • #16 21025507
    stieflchn42
    Level 1  

    @Majnka
    Thanks for the tip! After a week I was able to consume the delicious nectar of the gods again!
  • #17 21100582
    aleks-1967
    Level 13  

    I found a way to fix the Tassimo Mini. I removed the back panel. There is a sensor there in black plastic. I filleted it about 1 mm from the bottom. The sensor went down and now detects the magnet in the water tank. If anyone is interested in this, I can help in more detail.
  • #18 21185581
    jerzyzygmunt13
    Level 1  
    In my case, there was a kinked hose. I put in a profile on the housing and the problem disappeared.

Topic summary

The Tchibo Cafissimo Compact coffee machine is experiencing a malfunction indicated by a flashing red light and an audible alarm, despite having sufficient water. Users suggest several troubleshooting steps, including checking the float in the water tank, which may not be functioning properly. A common issue identified is a dirty flow meter, which can be accessed by removing the back cover for cleaning. Some users have also noted that the float magnet may lose its properties over time, leading to detection issues. Solutions include using a permanent magnet to trick the sensor or adjusting the sensor's position to improve detection. Other potential causes include a kinked hose or a burned thermal fuse, which may require replacement.
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