Nespresso Vertuo Pop (GCV2 / ENV90) 1 blink and 1 pause

The machine does not start and the light blinks 1 time, pauses, and repeats. The water tank is empty or the lever is not locked.

First checkFill the water tank and press the button.

Causes and checks

Water tank empty. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 30
1. Fill the water tank and press the button.
Lever not locked. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 30
1. Check that the lever is properly locked.

If the checks above do not clear it, contact Nespresso, nespresso.com/us/en/. Contact Nespresso in your country. Source: Troubleshooting, p. 32

Orange 3 times, then steady white: Descaling is due. The machine can be used only a few more times before descaling becomes necessary.
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.
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.
Light blinks, machine not running: The machine is reading the capsule and pre-wetting, or it cannot start.
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).
Blinking while heating: The machine is heating up; it is ready when the light is steady.
Turquoise blinking: Coffee Creations mode is on: the next brew is concentrated for recipes with milk, cream or ice.

Vertuo Pop user manual (21 languages; English pp. 2–33). Nestlé Nespresso S.A. (hosted by De'Longhi). Document De'Longhi asset 297263, 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.

Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.

Applies to: GCV2 (variant GDV2), ENV90 (variant ENV90.B), BNV120 (variant BNV150), XN9201 (variants XN9204; XN9205; XN9211), M800. Nespresso machine code.
Source: Vertuo Pop user manual (21 languages; English pp. 2–33), De'Longhi asset 297263 revision PDF dated 2024-04-03, 2024-04-03
Last verified: 13 November 2026
Handbook: Nespresso Vertuo Pop in Coffee and espresso machines; all Nespresso handbooks