Jura is a Swiss company that makes luxury coffee and espresso machines famous for their fully automatic systems and consistent brews. Jura engineers have made their coffee makers premium quality with a unique sleek design and easy-access touch screens to give you the best coffee-making experience. But, unfortunately, these automatic coffee machines are not without fault.
Like other coffee machines in the market, Juro coffee machines will present issues such as over-dilute coffee, failing grinders, coffee dispensing problems, frother issues, among others. This article will tackle some of the most common issues associated with the most popular Jura coffee maker models to help you troubleshoot them.
How do I reset my Jura coffee maker?
Resetting the Jura coffee maker will delete all previously saved settings, and all settings will go back to default. Follow the steps below to perform a hard reset.
- Press “P” on the coffee machine screen.
- Click the “machine setting” symbol.
- Press and hold the “>” button until you see the “factory setting” option.
- Click on “factory setting.”
- A “reset the machine to factory setting” prompt message will appear on the screen, and click the “yes” option to confirm.
- A “saved” message will appear on the screen to mean a successful hard reset.
Why is my Jura making watery coffee?
Most times, when the Jura coffee maker produces a weak or watery pour, the coffee grind could be too fine, or the water flow and grinder settings are wrong. Here are all the possible ways to fix your watery brew.
- Check the grind setting and change it to a coarser grind. If you’re using ground coffee, make sure to use a coarse grind. Very finely ground coffee will block the system, making very little coffee to get to the brewing chamber. To avoid clogging your machine, you should use coffee beans. If you suspect your device is already blocked, you should unclog it before using it.
- Low-quality coffee beans will produce very mild coffee even when brewed correctly. Make sure your coffee beans are well roasted and untreated.
- Add more coffee to the machine will produce stronger coffee regardless of grind size or roast intensity; however, you should not add too much that it clogged the machine. When you use insufficient ground coffee, the Jura coffee maker will give a “Not enough ground coffee” alert on the screen.
How long should a Jura coffee machine last?
The average lifespan of a Jura coffee machine is about ten years. Though wear and tear will occur over time, they can last longer with proper use and maintenance. You can increase its lifespan by focusing on regular cleaning and descaling, mainly if you use the machine every day.
Jura coffee machine won’t turn on.
The most likely reason for a Jura coffee machine not turning on is either a burnt power switch or a blown-out fuse in the CPU board.
- First, check to see if it has plugged into power and if it is, disconnect the coffee machine, plug it back in and press the power button.
- If the machine still does not operate, ensure the power outlet is passing current. You can connect another appliance to the same power outlet to confirm if it is working. If it is not, check the circuit breaker for any tripped switches and reset them. If resetting does not work, look for burnt fuses in the power outlet. You should then replace any burnt fuses or the entire power outlet.
- Check the coffee machine power cord and look for cuts or damages and replace it if necessary.
- Check if the exterior power switch is damaged or stuck. A stuck or damaged button will not engage properly, therefore, preventing the machine from turning on. Unplug the machine and check for dirt between the button and the machine body. Use a toothbrush to remove dirt that may be causing the switch to get stuck. If the power switch has a short circuit, you need to replace it.
- The thermal fuse in your coffee machine can engage and stop the flow of power if the machine becomes too hot. Check if the fuse has burnt out and replace it if necessary.
Jura “empty drip tray” error
If the “Empty drip tray” error does not clear after emptying the drip tray, the metal contacts on the drip tray are wet or dirty. Remove the drip tray, wipe the contacts to remove any stuck dirt and dry them thoroughly and then reinsert the drip tray into the machine.
Jura coffee maker error codes and their meaning & fixes
Jura coffee machines will display error codes on the screen to alert the user about a problem that requires fixing. Here are what the error codes mean and their solutions.
| Error code | Possible cause | Solution |
| 1 | The thermoblock thermal sensor is defective. The thermal sensor wire has broken, or the contacts have severe corrosion. | Replace the thermal sensor, fuses, and thermoblock. Contact a Jura technician for service. |
| 2 | The thermoblock is not warming up to the set temperature | Replace the thermal sensor, fuses, and thermoblock. Contact a Jura technician for service. |
| 3 | The thermal sensor has a short circuit and is faulty. The heating circuit is also defective. | Replace the thermal sensor or the electronic board. Contact a Jura technician for service. |
| 4 | The thermal sensor on the steam heating system is faulty. The thermal sensor cable is loose or broken. | Replace the thermal sensor |
| 5 | The thermoblock is corroded or clogged with limescale. The over-temperature protection fuse has blown. The power board is faulty. | Replace the thermoblock. Replace the temperature sensor and fuse. Replace the coffee machine or the power board. |
| 6 | The ceramic valve has clogged with limescale. | Replace the ceramic valve. |
| 8 | The brew group is worn, swollen, or has broken piston gaskets. A defective encoder transformer or PCB is faulty. | Replace the piston gaskets, lubricate the brew group or replace the entire brew group. Replace the encoder. Replace the transformer, PCB, or replace the coffee machine. |
| Fill Beans Message | Grinding burrs have worn down. Clogged grinder | Replace the grinding burrs. Clean the grinder. |
| System Fill Message | There is blockage or leakage in the water circuit. | Replace the O-rings and seals as necessary. Replace the membrane regulator. Descale the system. |
Jura coffee machine; no coffee coming out
When there is no coffee coming out of the Jura coffee machine or dispensing coffee slowly, the system has clogged with fine ground coffee or limescale. Here is how to troubleshoot this problem and get your Jura coffee machine working.
- Check the grind setting and adjust it to a coarser grind.
- Check the water hardness setting and adjust accordingly. If the water hardness is s 10 °dH or more, you should use the Clearyl Blue filter cartridge that doesn’t require the descaling of your coffee machine. Use the Aquadue test strip to determine the water hardness level and then adjust it in our coffee machine settings.
- Check the water filter in the coffee machine. If the filter has not been correctly installed or is clogged, it can limit water flow through the coffee grounds. Reseat the filter properly or replace it if you haven’t in a long time.
- Check the coffee spout for clogging. The coffee residue will accumulate inside the coffee spout with use, especially if you do not rinse the machine after every use. Run a few cleaning cycles with the Jura cleaning tablets to clear out the obstruction. If the clogging is excessive, you need to clean the spout manually using a thin needle.
Jura coffee machine; grounds container stuck.
If the coffee grounds container has stuck onto the coffee machine, try these troubleshooting tips to fix the issue.
- Power-cycle the coffee machine. Turn off the coffee machine, unplug it from power and allow it to cool off. After a few hours, plug it back in and try removing the coffee grounds container.
- If that solution doesn’t work, then you should descale your coffee machine using three Jura descaling tablets.
Jura coffee machine keeps turning off.
Jura coffee machines have an automatic power-saving mode that switches off the coffee machine to save energy when it’s not in active use and avoid damage by power surges. You can adjust the time it takes for your coffee maker to go into power-saving mode using the following steps;
- Press the “P” button.
- Click the “>” button until “Machine settings 1 (4/6)” appears on the screen.
- Press the “Switch off after” button.
- Press the “<” or “>” buttons to adjust the switch-off time.
- Tap “Save” to save the settings and then “L” to exit the programming mode.
How to descale a Jura coffee maker
Limescale mineral deposits from the water supply will accumulate in the coffee machine over time, and the device will automatically prompt you when it requires descaling. Descaling is the removal of hard water minerals.
- Press the “P” button.
- Click the “Start” button.
- Press the “Next” button.
- Pour out the drip tray and coffee grounds container contents and replace them in the coffee machine.
- Remove the water reservoir and empty it.
- Fill the water reservoir with 500ml of lukewarm water and dissolve three Jura descaling tablets.
- Once the tablets dissolve completely, insert the water reservoir with the solution into the coffee machine.
- Place a mug under the foam frother and press the “Next” button.
- Water will flow out from the frother while the machine is descaling.
- The process will pause, and an “empty drip tray’ message will appear.
- Remove the drip tray and coffee ground container, empty them and return them to the machine.
- Remove the water reservoir, empty it and rinse it thoroughly to remove any residue.
- Fill the water reservoir with clean cold water and reinsert it into the machine.
- Place a mug under the coffee spout and another under the foam frother.
- Press the “Next” button, and the clean water will rinse out the system.
- Empty the drip tray and coffee ground container again, replace them, and complete the descaling process.
- If the descaling process stops mid-operation, rinse the water tank thoroughly.
How to clean a Jura coffee maker
When the Jura coffee maker is due for a clean, it will give you a cleaning alert after every 180 brewing cycles. Also, the water quality in your area can determine how frequently you clean the coffee machine. The cleaning process may vary depending on the model, but the concept is the same.
For daily cleaning;
- Empty the drip tray and coffee ground container and rinse them under warm water without soap.
- Disconnect the water tank and rinse it with clean water.
- Remove the cappuccino frother and rinse it with warm water.
- Wipe the surface of the coffee machine with a damp cloth to remove dust.
Follow the steps below to deep clean your Jura coffee machine using the cleaning tablets.
- Press the “P,” then “Start,” and then “Next.”
- Remove the drip tray and coffee grounds container, empty them, and then insert them back into the machine.
- Place a mug under the coffee spout.
- Press the “Next” button, and water will start flowing out of the coffee spout as it cleans the system.
- The cleaning process will stop, and a “add cleaning tablet” message will appear.
- Open the cover of the filter funnel for ground coffee and insert the Jura cleaning tablet.
- Close the funnel cover and press “Next.”
- Water will flow out of the spout several times and then stops automatically.
- Empty the drip tray and coffee ground container again and put them back into the machine.
- The cleaning is now complete, and the screen will go back to the home screen.
To manually rinse the coffee machine system;
- Place a mug under the coffee spout.
- Press the “P” button on the screen.
- Press the “>” button to scroll to “rinse the coffee system,” press this button to start the rinse.
- Water flows out of the spout as it rinses the system and automatically stops when it’s complete.
How to change the filter on a Jura coffee maker
When the filter is clogged, the coffee machine stops working, and it displays a prompt on the screen. Follow the steps below when replacing the filter in a Jura coffee maker.
- Remove the water tank from the machine and empty it.
- Open the filter chamber and remove the old filter cartridge.
- Place the new filter cartridge into the water reservoir, turn it clockwise until it clicks securely.
- The water tank with clean cold water and reinsert it into the machine.
- Remove and empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container and then reinsert them.
- Place a mug under the coffee spout.
- Press the filter symbol, and the machine will start rinsing the new filter.
- Rinsing stops automatically, and the screen goes back to the home page.
How do you make espresso with Jura?
Proceed as follows to make a cup of espresso with the Jura coffee machine.
- Place a cup under the coffee spout.
- Press the “Coffee’ button.
- Turn the switch to the “1 espresso” setting and then press the switch to initiate preparation.
- The screen displays “Coffee” and the coffee strength while the preset amount of water for the espresso flows into the cup.
- The process stops automatically, and your espresso is ready.
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Can you use ground coffee in a Jura?
It is best to use roasted, untreated coffee beans in the bean container. Using finely ground coffee, instant coffee, or chocolate mix with the Jura coffee machines will damage the functioning of the brewing chamber. If you want to use pre-ground coffee, you should not use very fine coffee grounds, do not use more than two level measuring spoons of ground coffee, and they should go into the filler funnel instead of the bean container.
To prepare one cup of coffee using ground coffee;
- Place a mug under the coffee spout.
- Open the filler funnel cover for ground coffee, pour in one level measuring spoon of ground coffee into the filler funnel, and close the lid.
- Press the “Espresso” button, and the coffee preparation will start and stop automatically when complete.
Conclusion
Whether you’re a new user or a long-term user of the Jura coffee machines, this article will help you troubleshoot the most common problems that come with the device and, therefore, minimizing repair costs. Though Jura coffee makers have overall high quality, they still require regular maintenance and cleaning to ensure they work efficiently for longer.