Nivona: Error 8 – meaning and troubleshooting

The most popular beverage in Germany is coffee – even ahead of mineral water. As of 2022, annual per capita consumption in this country is an astonishing 167 liters. So it’s hardly surprising that different coffee machines are also enjoying some popularity. In recent years, fully automatic coffee machines have become particularly popular, offering the possibility of producing a wide variety of coffee products at the touch of a button. The joy of having such a machine is dampened when faults and operating restrictions occur. But do not worry: in most cases there is an easy solution. For example, what does the Nivona error 8 mean? And how do you get a Nivona fully automatic machine running again when this error is displayed?

Error 8 on Nivona

Nivona fully automatic coffee machines are popular. They are devices that are intended for home use and are accordingly handy as well as easy to operate. Nevertheless, these devices are also complex compared to a simple coffee machine – which makes them prone to errors. Nivona error 8 is one of the most common – and usually quick to fix.

Nivona error 8 indicates that there is a problem with the brewing unit. The brewing unit, also called the brew group, is the component of the automatic coffee maker in which the coffee powder comes into contact with hot water. It is therefore one of the central components of the machine. If problems occur here, the coffee machine will no longer work.

If Nivona error 8 is present, it is not necessarily immediately obvious what exactly the problem with the brewing unit is. In the best case, it is merely jammed or incorrectly positioned. Then it is enough to insert it correctly to correct the error. However, error 8 is also displayed if the brewing unit is defective and needs to be replaced. In this case, a replacement part must be obtained to make the coffee machine functional again. In some cases, this requires replacing not only the brewing unit, but also the coffee maker’s gearbox.

Summary

• Error 8 indicates problems with the brewing unit
• The brewing unit may be stuck or incorrectly inserted. Repositioning will fix the error in these cases.
• It is also possible that the brewing unit is defective. In this case, a replacement part, sometimes additionally a new gearbox, is necessary.