What does error 01 mean on a Philips/Saeco espresso machine?

Error 01 means the coffee grinder can't work properly because the coffee funnel is blocked with ground coffee. Unblock it with the handle of a spoon and extra vacuum cleaning if needed.

What's the difference between error 03 and error 04?

Error 03 means the brew group is dirty and needs rinsing under lukewarm water. Error 04 means the brew group isn't correctly inserted and needs to be pushed in until it clicks.

What does error 05 mean and how do I fix it?

Error 05 means air is trapped in the water circuit, often after a dry tank or new filter. Empty the tank, remove the filter, refill, and dispense 2-3 cups of hot water to purge the air.

What do error codes 11, 14, and 19 mean?

Error 14 means the machine has overheated and needs 30 minutes powered off to cool down. Errors 11 and 19 mean the opposite — the machine is too cold and needs time to adjust to room temperature.

Philips/Saeco Error Codes: Full Guide

Philips and Saeco super-automatics share one error-code system across nearly their entire range. When a numbered error appears on the display, find it below for the exact official fix.

Official source Every fix below is based on Philips' official support article on this exact error system. Codes not listed here (02, 10, 15, 22) have no user fix and require contacting Philips support directly.

Error 01

01Quick reference table

Code	Meaning	Guide
01	Coffee grinder/funnel blocked	Fix →
03	Brew group dirty	Fix →
04	Brew group not correctly inserted	Fix →
05	Air trapped in water circuit	Fix →
11 or 19	Needs to adjust to room temperature	Fix →
14	Machine overheated	Fix →
02, 10, 15, 22	No user fix — contact Philips support	—

Philips/Saeco Error Codes: Full Guide

Grinder/Coffee Funnel Blocked

Brew Group Dirty / Not Locked

Air Trapped in Water Circuit

Machine Overheated

Needs to Adjust to Room Temperature

AquaClean Filter Clogged / No Water

Only a Few Drops of Coffee Dispensed

01Quick reference table