Hello, Hope you guys can help me on this one: My philips senseo coffee machine blinks constantly when I turn it on as if there is no water. However, there is enough water in the tank. If I hold the tank a bit to the back than it blinks normally (heating) but as soon as I release it in its normal position, it indicates no water again. Thanks in advance

Water stays in it, true, putting the senseo upside-down for a longer period of time, might drain the boiler. Let's hope it did not freeze up.
try following: switch on Senseo, and push both One + Two cups buttons, this will drain the boiler.

This lookes like a problem I experienced with another model of the Senseo. The problem here was the 470nF X-capacitor in the capacitive power supply. (230VAC models) Try replacing.

my senseo did the same. i read on hear to clean magnet/float mechanism inside the water resevoir. i did this with a tooth-brush and soapy water. as you invert the empty water container you will see/hear the float slide up and down when clean. work a treat for me.

well you may find this link helpful have also sent you the link in your mail if your details match you will be able to exchange it rather than going it for repairs hope this helps http://www.usa.philips.com/service/senseo/index.page

Do you see a fast or a slow blink? If you see:

• A fast blink: the machine has encountered some condition that prohibits it from engaging the heater element. This could be a low water level detection (the float being in the high position doesn't mean the Reed relais is also triggered!), some other malfunction or a power problem. To rule out the latter, plug the Senseo into another wall socket, preferrably another electric group.
• A slow blink: your Senseo is feeling happy and is unaware of a problem. This may point to a defective heater element. If you do hear the rumbling noise of water being heated, it's most likely the temperature sensor - both are cases for the repair shop.

http://www.eserviceinfo.com/downloadsm/19109/Philips_Senseo%20HD7810/10.html
OK above is a service manual, this is what the techs use to fix, it. Use the exploded diagram,and troubleshooting guide, and you will no doubt sort it very quickly.
http://www.devicemanuals.com/guide/Home%20Appliance/Philips/Philips-SENSEO-Coffee-Maker-HD7810-75-54-User's-TXpBNE1qTT.html
Download the user manual above.

It may be the pod holder,there is a seal under the black disc at the bottom of the holder,the water will bypass the coffee under pressure,travel to the outside of the pod holder and exit the centre where the filter mesh is,if there is no foam also this is a sure sign,fill the empty pod holder with water and see how quick the water drips,I had this same issue and bought a new pod holder and compared,should be no more than 1 drop a second,you can knock the plastic out and re seat the O ring or buy a new holder,hope this is of use to you

you probably are not putting enough coffee in to strengthen the coffee

Eureka! I have solved this problem.
Disconnect your Senseo from the power. Take it to the sink. Hold it upside down and put hot water in the coffee outled. In less than 30 seconds the senseo will open.

The problem with Senseo is that - especially with coffee holders for 2 cups and chocolate - after making the coffee, the pod holder and the pod cool down. This creates an underpressure, that prevents you opening the Senseo. Hot water will increase the pressure and then you can open the senseo very soon.

This solution was found in despair after struggling with all the complex tool involving (knives, pumps, etc.)

Let me know if it works for you

Hans Beers ([email protected]).