TCM24RS

What we most often repair on units like this

1. Dried milk residue in the hose or frother stops milk from dispensing unless the milk system is rinsed and descaled regularly
2. Oily or flavored beans can jam the ceramic grinder or give an inconsistent grind, which can cause a brewing problem
3. A tank that is badly seated, or whose sensor or seal misbehaves, can cause a fill-related problem; Thermador also documents a general E0510 error for unspecified problems

Thermador’s product page lists the TCM24RS, now retired from the lineup, as a coffee machine for built-in installation, 24 inches wide and fully automatic. Eleven beverages are on the menu, controlled from a TFT color display. Beans go through a ceramic grinder whose grind can be adjusted, and milk travels from its container through a connecting hose in an integrated system. Specifications: 19.0-bar pump, water tank of 81.2 oz., insulated milk container of 16.9 oz. The outlet adjusts in height for different cups, and One-Touch Double Cup brewing fills two at once.

Milk residue is the usual maintenance trap. If the hose and frother are not rinsed and descaled regularly, it dries and blocks the line, a point Thermador’s coffee-machine cleaning guidance addresses.

On the electronics side, Thermador lists a general error, E0510, for unspecified problems, to be answered by following the prompt on screen. A flashing 12:00, by contrast, says only that the machine lost power and wants its clock set again.

Key features

• Fully automatic, 24'' wide, built in; milk travels through a connecting hose from an integrated system, and water comes from a removable tank
• 11 selectable beverages shown on a full-color TFT display; the ceramic grinder has adjustable settings, and the pump runs at 19.0 bar
• One-Touch Double Cup brewing, with an illuminated cup area and a height-adjustable coffee outlet; tank 81.2 oz., insulated milk container 16.9 oz., and each of these parts is dishwasher safe