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Thermador Coffee Machine “Empty drip trays / Insert drip trays” messages

These two messages on a TCM24TS or TCM24PS concern the trays under the spout. Empty drip trays can show although they are empty, when the tray is soiled, wet or the emptying was not detected. Insert…

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Empty drip trays / Insert drip trays
Appliance
Coffee Machine
Brand
Thermador
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What Empty drip trays / Insert drip trays means

These two messages on a TCM24TS or TCM24PS concern the trays under the spout. Empty drip trays can show although they are empty, when the tray is soiled, wet or the emptying was not detected. Insert drip trays can show with the tray in place, when the holder is dirty or the grounds container is not fully inserted.

Usual causes of Empty drip trays / Insert drip trays

  • A wet or soiled drip tray
  • Emptying that was not detected
  • A dirty tray holder
  • A coffee grounds container not fully pushed in
✓ A safe check worth trying

1. For Empty drip trays, remove the tray while the machine is on and insert it again. 2. Clean and dry the tray and the holder. 3. For Insert drip trays, push the coffee grounds container fully in. 4. Check that the tray sits flat. If the message stays, call us.

! Why you should stop here
  • Sensors behind the tray need testing if the message remains with clean, dry parts.
  • Pushing hard on a misaligned tray can damage the holder.
Taking off a panel yourself does not by default void a manufacturer warranty, yet it can lead to accidental damage, and some manufacturers attach their own service terms. Read your warranty paperwork, or ask us, before you decide.
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Empty drip trays / Insert drip traysEmpty drip trays / Insert drip trays questions
The tray is empty, so why does it say empty drip trays?

The tray may be wet or soiled, or the emptying was not detected. Remove it while the machine is on and insert it again, after cleaning and drying it.

What triggers Insert drip trays when the tray is in?

The manual says the tray holder may be dirty, or the coffee grounds container may not be fully inserted. Clean the holder and push the container all the way in.

Why dry the tray?

Moisture can confuse the detection, so a wet tray may be read as full or missing. Wiping both the tray and its seat dry is a simple fix to try first.

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