La Spaziale S8 and S9 (EK / EP, incl. Compact)
Traditional espresso machine with volumetric touchpads. Faults are shown by which symbols flash or go dark.
What it is: Espresso machine. S8 and S9, with the Compact EK and EP versions (which only show the boiler-fill alarms).
La Spaziale S8 and S9 (EK / EP, incl. Compact) error codes
| What you see | Meaning | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dose light flashes after 5–6 s (EK) | No flow meter pulses | Grind too fine, or flow meter fault | Coarsen the grind; if it continues, call service. |
| All dose symbols flash, temperature symbols off | Boiler auto-fill ran over 3 minutes (4 on Compact) | Water off, fill valve or level probe fault | Machine locks. Switch off and on; call service if it repeats. |
| 125 °C symbol flashing, everything else off | Boiler sensor over 140 °C | Overheating | Machine locks. Switch off and on; call service if it repeats. |
| 105 °C symbol flashing, everything else off | Under 60 °C 20 minutes after switch-on | Element, safety stat or supply | Machine locks. Switch off and on; call service if it repeats. |
| All temperature symbols flashing, touchpads off | Temperature sensor shorted or failed | Sensor fault | Call service. |
| M.A.T. button light off | Auto-steam wand probe fault | Probe shorted or failed | You can still steam by holding the M.A.T. button. Call service. |
| Service symbol on | Valve cycle counter reached | Service reminder set by the technician | Book a service. |
| Service symbol flashing | Water softener litres reached | Filter reminder set by the technician | Regenerate or change the softener. |
| Compact EP: touchpad symbols flash in turn | Boiler auto-fill ran over 4 minutes | Water off or fill system fault | Switch off and on; check the fill system. |
For licensed technicians only. This equipment can involve mains voltage, high-voltage microwave circuits, gas and refrigerant. Isolate power (and gas) before opening panels, follow the manufacturer's manual and your local licensing rules (for example ARC refrigerant handling and electrical or gas licences). Wrong settings can spoil food or damage equipment. Check every value on the unit in front of you before changing it.
Based on: La Spaziale S8/S9 use and maintenance manual (LSC 089, 2012), alarm management sections. Always check the manual for your exact model and software version.
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