Krups CLEAN and CALC lights flashing: what to run
First check the range: Evidence uses an on-screen maintenance menu. On Essential/EA81, both lights can indicate the long rinse step, which needs a full tank and a 0.6 L container.
Before you start
- ✓Read the full EA reference under or behind the machine.
- ✓Fill the water tank completely.
- ✓Place a container of at least 0.6 L under the outlets.
Checks to run in order
Essential EA810B · EA81
- 01
Identify Essential, not Evidence
Compare the rating plate with the EA810B/EA81 manual. The button sequence can differ between variants, so use the page that matches the full reference.
✓ After this stepThe manual illustration matches your control panel exactly. - 02
Start the requested long rinse
With a full tank and the 0.6 L container in place, use the maintenance key specified in the exact manual. Let pumping and pauses complete without removing the tray or tank.
✓ After this stepThe lights clear after the complete rinse, not during a normal pause. - 03
Rinse removable containers
After the program ends, empty and rinse the drip tray and grounds container. Refit them fully before restarting.
✓ After this stepThe machine returns to its normal ready state.
Manufacturer instructions used
Official manufacturer source
FAQ · Krups Essential / EA81
Do CLEAN and CALC mean the same thing on Evidence?
No. Evidence guides maintenance through its screen. Use the Evidence menu and manual instead of an EA81 light sequence.