Nespresso Vertuo Next
- Category
- Coffee and espresso machines
- Model number
- GCV1, GDV1, ENV120, ENV120.GY, BNV520, BNV530, BNV540, BNV550, BNV560, BNV570, XN910, M700
- Region
- Nespresso machine code
- Verified
- Orange 3 times, then steady white
- 1 blink and 1 pause
- 2 blinks and 1 pause
- Light blinks while running
- Light blinks, machine not running
- Steady light, does not start
- Blinking while heating
- Turquoise blinking
- No light on the button
- No coffee and no water
- Coffee is not hot enough
- Leaking or unusual coffee flow
- Coffee grounds in the cup
- How to descale the machine
- How to clean the machine
- How to program a cup size
- How to empty the system
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Indicator lights
| Indicator | Meaning | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Orange 3 times, then steady white | Descaling is due. The machine can be used only a few more times before descaling becomes necessary. | Checks |
| 1 blink and 1 pause | The water tank is empty or the lever is not locked. | 2 causes |
| 2 blinks and 1 pause | The machine cannot start the current task: check the capsule, the lever and the water tank for the task you started. | 4 causes |
| Light blinks while running | Normal if coffee is flowing. If only water flows, a cleaning, descaling or emptying task you started is running. Otherwise the machine may be overheated after heavy use. | 3 causes |
| Light blinks, machine not running | The machine is reading the capsule and pre-wetting, or it cannot start. | 3 causes |
| Steady light, does not start | The lever is not locked, or no capsule is in place for brewing (or a capsule is still inside for cleaning, descaling or emptying). | Checks |
| Blinking while heating | The machine is heating up; it is ready when the light is steady. | Checks |
| Turquoise blinking | Coffee Creations mode is on: the next brew is concentrated for recipes with milk, cream or ice. | Checks |
Nespresso codes on other models
Orange 3 times, then steady white
The button blinks orange 3 times, then stays steady white. Descaling is due. The machine can be used only a few more times before descaling becomes necessary.
- Descale the machine. See Descale the machine.
Steady light, does not start
The light is steady but the machine does not start. The lever is not locked, or no capsule is in place for brewing (or a capsule is still inside for cleaning, descaling or emptying).
- Lock the lever fully.
- To brew, insert a fresh capsule correctly and press the button. To clean, descale or empty, make sure no capsule is inside, then lock and press the button.
Blinking while heating
The light blinks for about 30 seconds after switching on. The machine is heating up; it is ready when the light is steady.
- Wait until the light stays steady.
Turquoise blinking
The button blinks turquoise after a double press. Coffee Creations mode is on: the next brew is concentrated for recipes with milk, cream or ice.
- Brew as usual to get the concentrated coffee.
Source Source: Coffee preparation: Coffee Creations mode, pp. 14–15
Problems
- No light on the button2 causes in the manual. First: the machine switched off automatically.
- No coffee and no water3 causes in the manual. First: water tank empty, or capsule or lever not right.
- Coffee is not hot enough2 causes in the manual. First: cold cup.
- Leaking or unusual coffee flow2 causes in the manual. First: water tank not seated.
- Coffee grounds in the cupResidue inside the machine head.
Coffee grounds in the cup
Residue inside the machine head. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 30
- Run the cleaning procedure twice. See Clean the machine.
How-to
- How to descale the machineWhen the button blinks orange 3 times before turning steady white. Takes about 20 minutes and cannot be interrupted. The machine can enter descaling mode only after 30 or more coffees.
- How to clean the machineMonthly, when coffee residue builds up in the head, after a long period without use, or when there are grounds in the cup.
- How to program a cup sizeTo change how much coffee a capsule type makes.
- How to empty the systemBefore a long period without use, for frost protection, or before sending the machine for repair.
Maintenance
| Task | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Run the cleaning cycle | Monthly, or after a long period without use | Source: Cleaning, p. 18 |
| Descale | When the button blinks orange 3 times | Source: Descaling, p. 21 |
| Wipe the coffee outlet with a damp cloth | Regularly | Source: Cleaning, p. 20 |
Settings
| Setting | Options | Default | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reset to factory settings | Reset | With the machine plugged in, open and close the head, leave the lever unlocked, then press the button 5 times within 3 seconds. Programmed cup sizes return to default. | Source: Reset to factory settings; Adapt your coffee volumes, pp. 17, 28 | |
| Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module | On or off | On | With the head closed and the lever unlocked, unplug for at least 10 seconds, then hold the button while plugging in. Orange blinking confirms it is off; repeat to switch it on again (white blinking). | Source: Connectivity: Disabling machine Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, p. 9 |
| Auto-off | Fixed | 2 minutes after last use | Source: Overview: Auto-off, p. 6 |
Parts and consumables
| Item | Replace or refill | Specification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nespresso descaling kit | When the descaling alert shows | 1 unit of descaling liquid with 0.5 L of water per descaling. | Source: Descaling, p. 22 |
Specifications
Vertuo capsule machine with a single ON/OFF and coffee button, a locking lever, a 1.1 L water tank, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for the Nespresso app, and cup sizes from Ristretto (25 ml) to Carafe (535 ml). Source: Overview; Connectivity; Specifications, pp. 4, 5, 9, 33
The button light shows the machine state. It blinks while the machine heats up and stays steady when the machine is ready. Blinking orange 3 times before steady white means descaling is due. Source: Overview: On/Off; Descaling, pp. 6, 21
The same machine is sold as Nespresso GCV1/GDV1, Breville BNV520–BNV570, De'Longhi ENV120, Krups XN910 and Magimix M700; all share this manual. Source: Specifications: Machine codes, p. 33
The machine switches itself off after 2 minutes without use; hold the button for 3 seconds to switch it off by hand. Source: Overview: Auto-off, p. 6
| Electrical | US and Canada 120 V, 60 Hz, 1500 W; Mexico 127 V, 60 Hz, 1380 W; elsewhere 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 1300–1500 W | Source: Specifications, p. 33 |
|---|---|---|
| Water tank | 1.1 L (37 fl oz) | Source: Specifications, p. 33 |
| Capsule container | 10 espresso or 6 mug capsules | Source: Specifications, p. 33 |
| Heat-up time | 30 seconds (head closed and locked) | Source: Specifications, p. 33 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 142 × 429 × 314 mm (5.5 × 16.9 × 12.4 in) | Source: Specifications, p. 33 |
| Weight | 4 kg (8.8 lbs) | Source: Specifications, p. 33 |
| Cup support for large recipes | Adjustable | Source: Specifications, p. 33 |
Recalls
No exact-model match for GCV1, ENV120, BNV520, XN910, M700 in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database, checked . Recalls can name model families, so also check current recalls for Nespresso.
Service contact
Nespresso, nespresso.com/us/en/. Contact Nespresso in your country. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 32
Sources
- Vertuo Next user manual (21 languages; English pp. 2–33). Nestlé Nespresso S.A. (hosted by De'Longhi). Document De'Longhi asset 297257, revision PDF dated 2024-04-03, 2024-04-03, 643 pages, en. library.delonghigroup.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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