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WATER CIRCUIT EMPTY
De'Longhi WATER CIRCUIT EMPTY on coffee machine: circuit dry
Risk level
Low
Usually safe to check without specialist tools.
Urgency
Medium
Quick answer
WATER CIRCUIT EMPTY means the water circuit is empty. Fit the hot water spout and a container, press OK and let water run until it flows normally. If it persists, check the tank is pushed fully home.
Safety first
Stop and check this first
- Water from the spout is hot and the spout heats up: never leave the machine unattended while water is delivered and hold the spout by the handle only.
- At first use or while the circuit fills the machine may be very noisy; De'Longhi says the noise lessens as the circuit fills.
Safe checks you can perform
- Fill the circuit with OK
- Tank full and pushed fully home
- Air with the water softener filter
Leave these tasks to a qualified professional
- Do not attempt this professional task: Check of the water circuit
- Do not attempt this professional task: Hot water and coffee test
What a technician must be able to justify
Technician visit
These are the steps they must carry out and show you. Tick them as they work: if steps are skipped, do not accept a part swap.
These are not instructions for opening or handling the equipment yourself. They are the checks that should support a technical conclusion.
Check of the water circuit
What they doDe'Longhi authorised service checks the supply from the tank and the water flow through the circuit.
They must show youthe circuit filling and water coming from the spout.
In writingthe cause found and any part replaced, with its reference.
Hot water and coffee test
What they doAfter the work, the technician delivers hot water and makes coffee without the message returning.
They must show youhot water and coffee made with no message.
In writingthe test carried out and the date.
Before accepting a part or repair
Nothing has been shown yet. Do not accept a part swap based on the code alone.
Follow these steps
Note: Follow the documented order. An error code identifies the affected system, but it does not prove by itself which part has failed.
Fill the circuit with OK
- Who:
- you, no tools.
- How:
- fit the hot water spout and place a container of at least 100 ml under it; press OK and let water run from the spout until it flows out normally, as De'Longhi says.
- Result that matters:
- water flowing steadily and the message gone.
- If the message goes:
- the circuit was only empty.
- If the message stays:
- check the tank.
- Evidence to keep:
- a note of when it appeared, for example after first use.
Evidence: Magnifica S Plus: Message EMPTY CIRCUIT FILL CIRCUIT, HOT WATER PRESS OK · De'Longhi ECAM 22.360 bean to cup espresso machine instructions for use · De'Longhi Dinamica Plus ECAM370.95 instructions for use
Tank full and pushed fully home
- Who:
- you.
- How:
- remove the tank, check it holds water, put it back pushing all the way and repeat the circuit filling with OK.
- Result that matters:
- the tank seated and water reaching the circuit.
- If water now flows normally:
- the tank was not seated.
- If it still does not flow:
- if you have a filter, go to the next check.
- Evidence to keep:
- a photo of the fitted tank.
Evidence: De'Longhi Dinamica Plus ECAM370.95 instructions for use
Air with the water softener filter
- Who:
- you.
- How:
- if you use a water softener filter, deliver a little hot water from the spout until the flow is regular; when fitting it, immerse it for about 10 seconds at an angle so the bubbles escape.
- Result that matters:
- the air purged from the circuit.
- If the flow becomes regular:
- it was an air bubble.
- If no water comes out at all:
- contact De'Longhi support.
- Evidence to keep:
- a note of whether a filter was fitted and when.
Evidence: De'Longhi ECAM 22.360 bean to cup espresso machine instructions for use · De'Longhi Dinamica Plus ECAM370.95 instructions for use · De'Longhi Magnifica S ECAM11.1XX-22.1XX bean to cup espresso machine instructions for use
Still not solved
If the error persists, stop here. See what the technician must do and show you.
Where this code applies
A code is meaningful only inside the right product and version context.
Primary scope
- System
- Appliances
- Brand
- De'Longhi
- Product type
- Coffee machines
Known code variants
- De'Longhi circuito de agua vacío
- De'Longhi llenar circuito agua caliente
- De'Longhi water circuit empty message
- Empty circuit fill circuit
- Empty circuit fill circuit hot water press OK
- Water circuit empty
- Water circuit empty fill water circuit
- Water circuit empty press OK to start
What it means
De'Longhi explains the message appears when the water circuit is empty, and asks you to press OK to deliver water from the spout until it flows out normally. On the Magnifica S Plus it shows as EMPTY CIRCUIT FILL CIRCUIT alternating with HOT WATER PRESS OK. The Dinamica Plus manual adds that, if it persists, you should check the tank is fully inserted. With a water softener filter an air bubble can enter the circuit and obstruct the water. It does not prove the pump is faulty.
Warnings and stop conditions
- Mediumsource verified
Water from the spout is hot and the spout heats up: never leave the machine unattended while water is delivered and hold the spout by the handle only.
Evidence: De'Longhi ECAM 22.360 bean to cup espresso machine instructions for use
- Lowsource verified
At first use or while the circuit fills the machine may be very noisy; De'Longhi says the noise lessens as the circuit fills.
Evidence: De'Longhi Magnifica S ECAM11.1XX-22.1XX bean to cup espresso machine instructions for use
Symptoms and causes
Probable causes · in order
- Water circuit emptyCommon
The internal circuit has run dry, for example at first use; delivering hot water until it flows normally refills it.
Evidence: Magnifica S Plus: Message EMPTY CIRCUIT FILL CIRCUIT, HOT WATER PRESS OK · De'Longhi ECAM 22.360 bean to cup espresso machine instructions for use · De'Longhi Dinamica Plus ECAM370.95 instructions for use
- Tank not fully insertedPossible
If the tank is not pushed fully home, water does not reach the circuit properly; De'Longhi asks you to check it if the message persists.
Evidence: De'Longhi Dinamica Plus ECAM370.95 instructions for use
- Air bubble from the water softener filterPossible
With the water softener filter fitted an air bubble can be released into the circuit and obstruct delivery; delivering a little water fixes it.
Evidence: De'Longhi Dinamica Plus ECAM370.95 instructions for use · De'Longhi Magnifica S ECAM11.1XX-22.1XX bean to cup espresso machine instructions for use
Virtual technician
Does WATER CIRCUIT EMPTY still appear after these checks?
Answer a few questions to narrow down the likely cause and the safest next action. Guidance only - it never replaces a professional.
Sources and technical references
- 1
Magnifica S Plus: Message EMPTY CIRCUIT FILL CIRCUIT, HOT WATER PRESS OK
De'Longhi · 2026 · official_doc
- 2
De'Longhi ECAM 22.360 bean to cup espresso machine instructions for use
De'Longhi · 2012 · official_doc
- 3
De'Longhi Dinamica Plus ECAM370.95 instructions for use
De'Longhi · 2018 · official_doc
- 4
De'Longhi Magnifica S ECAM11.1XX-22.1XX bean to cup espresso machine instructions for use
De'Longhi · 2024 · official_doc
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