Krups kaffeevollautomat ea81 betriebsstörung
Schalten Sie den
Strom aus (ziehen Sie den Stecker heraus)2</br></br>.
Nehmen Sie
den
Wassertank, den Tresterbehälter und den Reinigungsschieber (falls vorhanden)3 heraus.
Stellen Sie den Durchflussregler auf 20 ml4</br>
.
drücken Sie die Taste "Starker Kaffee" ganz rechts und halten Sie sie
gedrückt</br></br>, dann</br></br></br></br> ziehen Sie den Stecker5
.
alle LEDs leuchten auf, der Wassertank ist voll, der Tresterbehälter, die Reinigungsrutsche (falls vorhanden)
sind</br> zurückgesetzt
6
.
Power on again
While holding down the strong coffee button :
🚨 Common mistake: Many release the button when they see the LEDs light up. Handling the flow control knob (fitted models only)
If you have a thumbwheel :
If you do NOT have a thumbwheel :
7. Incorrect identification can cause the reset to fail.How to find your reference
Turn your machine over and locate the silver label on the underside of the base.
Use unsuitable products ❌ Pure vinegar, multi-purpose products ✅ Official Krups F05405 descaler only
The 3 changes that make all the difference
Modification 1: Install a water filter
- Product : Claris Krups F08801 cartridge
- Cost: ~€10 (lasts 2 months)
- Benefit: Reduces scaling by 60%.
Modification 2: Anti-vibration mats
- Product : Rubber mat 30x30cm
- Cost: ~€8
- Benefit: Reduces mechanical wear and noise
Modification 3: Hermetically sealed grain container
- Product : Fellow Atmos airtight box
- Cost: ~€35
- Benefit: Fresh grain lasts 3x longer
The perfect coffee routine
Optimum procedure for barista-quality coffee :
Result: a coffee that rivals the €2,000 machines.
Conclusion : Your EA81 machine refurbished
Resetting your Krups EA81 is not that complicated once you know the right method.
Das Wasser wird durch die Kaffeetülle und die Dampfdüse gepumpt, der Brühkolben bewegt sich zum oberen Rand der Brühkammer.
Dieser Vorgang wird zweimal wiederholt. Testez avec une autre prise électrique 4. Prepare your finger or use your thumb for greater comfort.
5. If you’re hesitating, it’s the button on the right when you’re facing the machine.
Step 2: When to reset (Express diagnostic)
Before you start, check that your problem actually requires a reset.
✅ Reset is THE solution for :
Electronic symptoms
- CALC light flashes steady red
- CLEAN light stays on after cleaning
- All lights come on simultaneously
- No LEDs light up despite power supply
Mechanical symptoms
- Piston stuck in lower position (visible when opening)
- Drip coffee
- Water only emerges through the steam nozzle
- Unusual noises followed by a pause
Software symptoms
- Machine no longer responds to buttons
- Infinite heating cycle
- Blocking during an automatic programme
❌ DO NOT attempt the reset if:
- You smell something burning (unplug immediately)
- Liquid leaking from under the machine
- The machine sparks
- The power cord is damaged
In this case, contact Krups after-sales service directly.
Stage 3: The complete reset procedure (method validated 2025)
⏱️ Total time: 8 to 12 minutes
🛠️ Materials required: No special tools
💧 Preparation: A minimum 500ml container, fresh water
Phase A: Preparation (3 essential stages)
1.
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Is your Krups EA81 machine malfunctioning?
You access the factory settings.
Method 2: Manual procedure (if menu inaccessible)
If the screen stops responding or does not display anything :
- Follow the full 11-step procedure described above
- Buttons work even if the screen is faulty
Advanced troubleshooting: What should I do if the reset fails?
Have you followed all the steps but your machine still doesn’t work?
Installez une cartouche filtrante Claris Krups 2. Use oily beans ❌ Highly roasted coffees (dark Italian) ✅ Medium roasts, dry beans
3. Ich habe das Verfahren lediglich in eine lesbare Form übertragen und einige Schritte hinzugefügt.
Ich habe es auf einem Rechner ausprobiert, OHNE die Dias zu reinigen. Détartrage tous les 2 mois au lieu de 3-4
Preventive maintenance programme 2025
Objective: Reduce the need for reboots by 90% while maintaining your machine at optimum performance.
Daily maintenance (2 minutes)
Every evening after use :
□ Vider le bac à marc □ Rincer le bec verseur sous l’eau □ Essuyer les éclaboussures sur le châssis □ Vider le tiroir d’égouttement si > 50% plein
💰 Impact: Prevents 60% of fouling-related breakdowns.
Weekly interview (10 minutes)
Every Sunday:
□ Laver le réservoir d’eau au savon doux □ Nettoyer le bac à marc au lave-vaisselle □ Nettoyer le tiroir d’égouttement □ Passer une éponge humide dans le compartiment à grains □ Vérifier la date du dernier détartrage (inscrite sur un post-it ?)
📈 Benefit: Increases machine life by an average of 3 years.
Monthly interview (15 minutes)
1st of each month:
🔧 Pro tip: Make a note in your Google calendar of “Coffee machine maintenance” with an automatic reminder.
Half-yearly interview (30 minutes)
Every 6 months (January and July):
📊 Statistics: Machines following this programme have 85% fewer breakdowns over 5 years.
Warning signs: When to anticipate a problem
Your machine is talking to you!
Set grinder machine on ❌ Turn knob while grinding ✅ Set only machine off
4. Rinçages abondants (5-6 cycles)
Symptom B: Failure after a few coffees → Worn or dirty piston seals
Solutions:
1. If you don’t have one, go directly to the next step.
Phase B: Reset sequence (4 critical steps)
4.
Écoutez au branchement : un petit “clic” doit se faire entendre
Test 2: Deep electronic reset
1.
By following this guide, you have a 95% chance of solving your problem without calling in a technician.
Summary of key points
✅ Identify your model precisely before you start
✅ Follow the 11-step procedure without skipping a step
✅ Hold down the strong coffee button throughout the reset phase
✅ Wait for the discharge time (15 seconds minimum)
✅ Test with a coffee after the complete reset
Your breakdown checklist
Print out this checklist and stick it next to your machine:
Next steps
If the reset worked :
- Write down the reset date on a post-it note
- Schedule your preventive maintenance
- Invest in a filter cartridge
- Share this guide with your friends and family with an EA81!
If that didn’t work :
- Reread the “Advanced troubleshooting” section
- Try again after 24 hours
- Prepare your file for Krups after-sales service
Additional resources
Related guides on Juste1Café
Recommended spare parts
Essentials (to have at home) :
Comfort (improvement) :
Community and support
Active forums :
Recommended YouTube channels:
“Café Expert – Diagnostics and repairs
“Ma machine à café– Tutorials in French
“Krups Service – Official videos
