Breville error codes and indicator lights
Each table applies only to the model named above it.
Breville Bambino Plus BES500
| Indicator | Meaning on BES500 |
|---|---|
| 1 CUP and 2 CUP flash alternately | 200 extractions have been made since the last cleaning cycle; the group head needs a cleaning (flush) cycle. This is separate from descaling. |
| 1 CUP and STEAM alternate with 2 CUP for 15 seconds | Descaling is due. Pressing any of these buttons cancels the alert and returns to ready mode. |
| 1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM lights off | The water level in the tank is low. |
| MILK TEMP and MILK FOAM lights run downwards | Lower steam wand alert: the steam wand was left raised after texturing milk. |
| MILK TEMP and MILK FOAM lights all flashing, STEAM light off | The machine detected a blocked steam wand and stopped texturing. The lights flash until the wand has been cleared. |
| Froth and temperature lights flash together | Steam function error, or the water tank may be empty. |
Breville Barista Express BES870
| Indicator | Meaning on BES870 |
|---|---|
| CLEAN/DESCALE flashing | A cleaning (back-flush) cycle is due. This is separate from descaling. |
| CLEAN/DESCALE solid | Descaling is due. |
| FILTER SIZE LEDs flashing | The bean hopper is not locked in place. |
| STEAM/HOT WATER light flashes at power-on | The STEAM/HOT WATER dial is not at STANDBY. |