Nespresso machines have a lot of features and settings. This can lead to confusion, especially if you’re just getting started with your machine. Luckily, resetting your machine only takes a few minutes! Read on to learn How To Reset Nespresso Vertuo Machine.
A factory reset can be useful in a couple scenarios like restoring default settings or if your machine is giving you an error signal. How to reset your Nespresso machine will depend on which model you have (Vertuo or Original). I put together a summary of the steps to follow for every type of machine.
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When And Why To Reset Nespresso Machine
Nespresso Vertuo and Original machines come programmed to make pods based on a certain amount of time to get one size. Some users like adjusting these default settings, while others change them only by accident. More advanced models allow you produce customized beverages with options such as temperature and the amount of milk foam (these options will vary depending on model).
A reset may also be helpful if your machine is having an error and is not working, such alert lights staying on after running a descaling or cleaning cycle. If you have an blinking light alert that you can’t seem to get rid of any other way, you want to try a reset. But beware, if you’ve customized any settings you will loose them if you do this.
Keep reading to learn How To Reset Nespresso Vertuo Machine or Original coffee machine.
How To Reset Nespresso Vertuo Machine
In this guide, you can see instructions on how to reset all of the 4 types Vertuo coffee machine. It doesn’t matter where your Vertuo machine came from-Nespresso, DeLonghi or Breville.
Vertuo

- Open the machine head.
- Remove the used coffee pod out of the coffee machine.
- Close the machine head.
- Don’t change the position of lever. Leave it in unlock position.
- Press the button 5 times in 3 seconds: the orange light on the button will flash 5 times when the resetting process is done.
Vertuo Next

- Open the machine head.
- Remove the used coffee capsule out of the machine.
- Close the machine head
- Leave the handle in “unlock” position.
- Press the button 5 times in 3 seconds: the light on the button will start to blink orange 5 times and then will turn to steady white. Resetting process is done and the machine is ready to use.
VertuoPlus

- Push the lever down for 3 seconds to turn off the machine.
- Press the button and push the lever down at the same time for 3 seconds to enter factory settings mode: the light on the button turns to solid orange when you enter to factory settings mode.
- Press the lever down 3 times to select “reset to factory settings”: the light will start to blinking orange.
- Press the button once: the orange light will blink 3 times in 3 seconds and then it will turn to steady green.
Evoluo

Process of resetting Evoluo is same as resetting Vertuo Next and Vertuo.
- Open the machine head.
- Remove the used coffee capsule from the machine.
- Close the machine head
- The handle should be in “unlock” position.
- Press the button 5 times in 3 seconds: the light on the button will start to blink orange 5 times and then will turn to steady white. Resetting process is done and the machine is ready to use.
How To Reset Nespresso Original Line Machines
Below you will find instructions on resetting every Original espresso maker model. The instructions are the same whether your model is made by Breville or De’Longhi.
Creatista Uno
Turn the machine on and press and hold the Lungo button and Ristretto button together for 5 seconds. They should start to blink. Next, press either button once to confirm. To cancel, press any button that is not blinking.
Creatista Plus
To clear drink settings only, turn the knob and stop on SETTINGS. Select this, then select RESET, then select COFFEE RESET. Select the checkmark to confirm or the X to cancel.
To restore the coffee maker to factory settings, select FACTORY RESET instead of COFFEE RESET. Press the checkmark to confirm. The machine will turn off, and when you power it on next time, you’ll need to follow instructions for first use displayed on screen.
Creatista Pro
Use the display to scroll all the way to the end of the menu. Tap to select “factory reset” and then follow the on screen instructions.
Lattissima One
- Turn the machine on and remove the milk jug.
- Press the milk drink button for three seconds to enter Menu mode. The descaling and cleaning alert lights will start blinking.
- Press the milk button once to enter reset mode. The light will blink.
- Press it again to confirm. All buttons will blink three times then the machine will automatically exit the menu and it will be ready for use.
Lattissima Pro
Select the gears icon on the display. Scroll until you see an option for FACTORY SETTINGS. Select this option to restore all parameters to factory settings.
Lattissima Plus
- Turn the machine on.
- Hold down the all 4 buttons for 5 seconds: all buttons will start to blinking 3 times. That’s it!
Lattissima Premium
- Remove the hot water nozzle.
- Hold down the milk and hot water buttons at the same time for 5 seconds: Coffee and milk buttons will start blinking.
- When the blinking is over, the machine is ready to be used.
Lattissima Touch
- Turn the machine on.
- Remove the milk container.
- Press and hold the Latte Macchiato and Hot Milk buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
- Then, on each of the following buttons, click once: Hot Milk, Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato, Lungo, Espresso, Ristretto. Note: This must be done in a rapid, uninterrupted sequence.
- The Hot Milk button will flash after that. To confirm that you wish to restore factory settings, press it.
- After all the buttons will flash 3 times, your machine is ready to be used.
Gran Lattissima
- Turn the machine on and remove the milk jug.
- Press the hot milk and Flat white buttons for three seconds to enter menu mode. The descale and clean alert light will start blinking.
- Next, press the Flat white button. It will start blinking.
- Press the FLAT WHITE button again. It will blink fast 3 times, which confirms that the process is complete.
CitiZ
- Turn the machine off.
- Press and hold the Lungo button for five seconds.
- The LED lights will blink quickly three times to confirm that the CitiZ has been set to factory settings.
- The lights will then continue to blink as it heats up.
- When the lights go steady, it is ready to use.
Essenza
- Turn the machine off.
- Press and hold the Lungo button for 5 seconds.
- The light on the buttons will start blinking green: reset to factory settings process is done. The machine will start to heat up.
- When the green light will be steady, the machine is ready to start to be used.
Essenza Mini
- Turn the machine off by pressing both buttons.
- Press and hold down the Lungo button for five seconds.
- The LED lights will blink quickly three times to confirm that it has been restored to factory settings.
- The lights will then keep blinking as the it heats up.
- When the lights go steady, it is ready to use.
Essenza Plus
- Turn the machine off.
- Press and hold the Espresso button for 5 seconds.
- The light on the buttons will start blinking green: reset to factory settings process is done. The machine will start to heat up.
- When the green light will be steady, the machine is ready to start to be used.
Pixie
- Make sure the machine is turned off.
- Press and hold the Lungo button for five seconds.
- The LED lights will blink quickly three times to confirm that the it has been restored to factory settings.
- The lights will then continue to blink as it heats up.
- When the lights go steady, it is ready to use.
Inissia
- Turn the machine off by pressing both buttons.
- Press and hold down the Lungo button for five seconds.
- The LED lights will blink quickly three times to confirm that it has been restored to factory settings.
- The lights will then keep blinking as the it heats up.
- When the lights go steady, it is ready to use.
Expert
- Turn the machine off.
- Close the slider.
- Hold down the brewing button for 6-7 seconds.
- Select Lungo and press brewing button: the light on the Lungo will start to flashing.
- Confirm the resetting process: make the thermometer dial fully filled and press brewing button.
U
- Press and hold down the Espresso and Lungo buttons at the same time for 4-5 seconds.
- Controls will blink for confirmation.
Prodogio
- Turn the machine off.
- Hold down the Espresso and Lungo buttons at the same time for 5-6 seconds.
- All the lights will blink once when the process is done.
Atelier
- Press and hold down the one of the coffee buttons – Ristretto, Lungo or Espresso –
- Hold down the Lungo and Mocha buttons at the same time for 3-4 seconds: the lights will blink 3 times.
- That’s it! The machine is reseted to factory settings.
Conclusion
Nespresso machines are some of the most popular coffee machines on the market. But no matter how much you love your machine, you may need to reset or troubleshoot it from time to time.
We hope this article has helped you understand How To Reset Nespresso Vertuo Machine and how to troubleshoot common issues with your machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I factory reset my Nespresso Vertuo?
- Open the machine head.
- Remove the used coffee pod out of the coffee machine.
- Close the machine head.
- Don’t change the position of lever. Leave it in unlock position.
- Press the button 5 times in 3 seconds: the orange light on the button will flash 5 times when the resetting process is done.
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