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Charlene Brown Posted on Oct 01, 2013

Just got a Jura x5 from a friend who has not used it in 3 years. Plugged in, set up, and display reads "system fills" but no water is released from the water reservoir. Machine makes a sound, like the pump is working.

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Message :Fill System

Causes/Troubleshooting:
Leaks in the fluid system-localize the leaks and seal them.
Blockage in the fluid system, no water can be fed - Localize blockage and replace blocked components (valves, heater, tubes) if necessary.
Flow meter-count error - Open the floow meter by a quarter turn and clean it, replace if necessary.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 25, 2008

SOURCE: malfunction code 8 on Jura Impressa s8

To fix this problem you need to clean the layers and layers of coffee mud off the plates that dispense the spent grounds into the hopper. My suggestion is to do this major muck cleaning before you even put the cleaning tablet in.
Get a flashlight and pull the trays out and have a look at the mechanism that dumps into the hopper. You will see the layers of gunk that need to be scraped off. Easiest thing to get in there is a finger to start, then place it next to your sink and clean it with a water jet from your kitchen faucet, provided your faucet will allow you to do that. Let the runoff go into the sink of course. After you get it cleaned up, then put the machine through the cleaning cycle.
If you can't get the problem solved, the fix is a flat $200 from Capresso.
Call the number above to get set up with a service shipment, done in PA.
Devin in Ohio

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 07, 2008

SOURCE: Jura Capresso Impressa S9 -water won't pull into the unit

I had the same problem and was about to take the machine apart when my girlfriend suggested I call customer service instead. Turns out when changing the filter, the air inside the new filter got sucked inside the machine causing a solenoir valve to airlock shut. You need to immerse the new filter in water before installing in the tank. All you do is keep pressing the steam button for 10 or 15 minutes at a time to jar loose the valve. Make sure you give the pump a rest every 10 minutes or so, or when the sound changes significantly so you dont burn it out. I did about 5 rounds of this yesterday and gave up, thinking I need to take it in for service....turned it on this morning for a few pushes and it worked. Be patient.

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Ernest R

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  • Posted on Jun 18, 2009

SOURCE: my jura capresso says system fill...it makes a lot of noise

System fill is usually when the machine auto solenoid fill valve is putting water into the boiler. If it is making noise then the solenoid is clogged or there is no water getting to the solenoid.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 06, 2009

SOURCE: Fill system....water portion (error message)

It means that you need to fill up the system, inside the machine. Push the Water portion button, then it should flow water from the watertube. If you`re having trouble with this, change the water in the tank with luke warm water, this usually solves the problem after a few attempts.

If nothing happens and no water comes out, the solenoid valve is defective and must be changed.

Tushar

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  • Posted on Oct 16, 2009

SOURCE: My Jura Impressa xs90 keeps stating fill system,

Empty the Water tank and fill it with warm water. Then keep trying for some time and the problem will get solved.

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I cleaned my Jura Capresso with a tablet, but the message "Clean Machine/Ready" won't switch back to "Ready". Any suggestions?

Fortunately the problem you describe is not model specific. All Jura machines in the series C, E, F, J, S & Z models have the same problem. The Jura recommended maintenance is insufficient or erroneous. Here is how it occurs:
1- When new machine is set up, the instructions advice the owner to set up OK for use of Filter cartridges. This set helps only to display reminders for replacing the filter.
2- The initial set up instruction also advises that with regular use of Filter, descaling the machine will not be needed. That is really not accurate. Consequently, the reminders for descaling are delayed for over one year or more. This causes serious consequence with accumulation of Calcium deposits in the entire hydraulic and coffee system.
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After the rinse cycles are complete, refill Descaling solution in the water tank & continue descaling the rest of the machine by using hot water dispensing function, ½ cup at a time until the tank is empty. Finally, give a final flushing of machine to flush out remaining descaling solution inside the machine.
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All Jura machines in the series C, E, F, J, S & Z models have the same problem. The Jura recommended maintenance is insufficient or erroneous:
1- When new machine is set up, the owners click OK for use of Filter cartridges. This helps only to display reminders for replacing the filter.
2- The instruction also advises, regular use of Filters, eliminates descaling the machine. That is not accurate. Reminders for descaling are delayed or eliminated. This allows accumulation of Calcium deposits in the entire hydraulic and coffee system.
3- Cleaning tables recommended & sold by Jura do not remove Calcium deposits in the coffee/water passages. The automatic descaling method recommended by Jura also leaves the coffee side of the machine unclean. The error message in your machine is due to Calcium deposits in the Brew group, coffee outlet & the faucet dispensing coffee in the cup. I suggest all Jura machine owners should manually descale machine. Manually descaling includes use of 6 to 10 rinse cycles with descaling solution in the water tank. The error message "Clean Machine" is accurate & pointing to descaling the Brew group, coffee outlet tube and coffee dispensing faucet by using rinse cycles.

After the rinse cycles are complete, refill Descaling solution & continue descaling the rest of the machine using hot water dispensing function, until the tank is empty. Finally, give a final flushing of machine to flush out remaining descaling solution inside the machine.
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This error is because:
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1- Open the machine and manually clean flow meter. It is located between the water tank & the pump.
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Can't get system fill message off jura impress z5

My guess would be that your water tank float is trapped.
The remidy would be to descale the watertank itself.
If you use the Calris filter cartridge. remove it before descaling with a mild commercially available descaler. Don't forget to rinse thorrowly afterwards and reinsert the filter. Always use cold water to fill the watertank.
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I have a s7 Jura capresso expresso machine. It has been packed away for a year and followed the instruction as it was it was my 1st time (7 section 7 of the manual). I have filled it with water as per...

First, I'm not JURA technician. But I have worked on similar table top "Super Automatics" You should call your vendor or the MFR for service. Especially if it's still under warranty. There are no customer serviceable parts in this machine.
*** the following is for information only ***
- Water not getting to machine or not sensing that the water tank is already filled.
* There usually some type of float near to middle of the water tank. It's usually white or colored plastic. This 'float' needs to move freely up-down to 'sense' the filled tank. clean the tank and shake it -note the movement of this float. It will need further cleaning if it's stuck (or you will have to replace tank if it's crudded up).
* Re-install tank and fill with filtered water. Turn machine off, count to 15 then turn on again. This usually turns on pump to add water to inner tank. If this does not happen then there is a CPU problem. If it does hums for 5-10 seconds then goes off but no heating then the pump may have an air bubble in line. Try the turn off and on method several times (up to 5) to get the water flowing. If it's still not working then there is a clog in the pump and will need service and/or replacement.
* Since this is a table top machine in which you fill the water tank. Try to use filtered (bottled ok) water. Do Not use Distilled or 100% pure water as this type of water will eat out the metals from your machine! Some places use a water softener as it tends to be better for the machine long term (years).
* Still got problems? Check with vendor or MFR for service or replacement. Most machines of this type do not have serviceable parts or adjustments.
Aloha, ukeboy57

PS: I've noted this tank also uses a water filter (which is probably dry after sitting around for a year as you mentioned.) you will probably have to flush out the air in the filter prior to this unit's pump to work properly. I found a youtube vid that may help:
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It means that you need to fill up the system, inside the machine. Push the Water portion button, then it should flow water from the watertube. If you`re having trouble with this, change the water in the tank with luke warm water, this usually solves the problem after a few attempts.

If nothing happens and no water comes out, the solenoid valve is defective and must be changed.
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