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Hello Fellows,

Coffee is enough kick to start your day and keep your energy level around the peak. But it’s a struggle to wake up and go to the barista for a coffee. Nobody wants to struggle this much right after they awake. For this, coffee machines are the best partner.

For your ease, you have bought a Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee machine. But now you are not certain how to properly use it, and here comes over aid. We will provide you with the best guidelines regarding everything about Nespresso Vertuo Next. So hold your reading abilities, and let’s jump right into what you are looking for.

Safety Precautions for Nespresso Vertuo Next

Misfortunes are part of this world. Everyone follows the safety rules, but at some point, negligence dominates vigilance, and as a result, calamities occur. But it doesn’t mean we should leave everything in the hands of fate. We must follow the safety precautions & that’s why it is important for you to stop what you are doing with your Nespresso Vertuo Next and go through all the safety precautions related to it. 

We have made a special easy and quick-to-go-through Safety precautions guide for Nespresso Vertuo Next. Just click the link below.

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What’s in the box

  1. User Manual
  1. Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee Machine
  1. Nespresso Capsule Box
  1. Nespresso <<Welcome material>>

Nespresso Vertuo Next Parts

  1. Water Tank with lid
  1. ON/OFF button
  1. Capsule Container
  1. Drip Tray
  1. Handle for locking & unlocking
  1. Adjustable Cup Support
  1. Drip Grid
  1. Coffee Outlet

Nespresso Vertuo Next Specifications

No. FeaturesSpecs
1.Weight4kg or 8.8 lbs
2.Water tank37 ounce or 1.1 L
3.VoltageUSA/CA (Canada); 120 V
MX (Mexico); 127 V
4.FrequencyUSA/CA (Canada); 60 Hz (Hertz)
MX (Mexico); 60 Hz (Hertz)
5.PowerUSA/CA (Canada); 1500 W
MX (Mexico); 1380 W
6.DimensionsIn Inch;5.5 W x 12.5 H x 14.7 D
In Centimeter;14 W x 31.8 h x 37.4 D

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Nespresso Vertuo Next Software Update

  1. Download the Nespresso App from the Play store or App store
  2. Open the app and click on the Machine icon.

You can tackle your Nespresso Vertuo Next with your smartphones as well; for this, follow the below instructions.

Instructions:-

  1. Nespresso App is available for both apple and android users.
  2. You can download this App from Play Store or Apple store. 
  1. If you already own the App, then See if it needs an update. If there is an updated version, then update the app first.
  2. After downloading, open the App.
  3. You will see a machine icon on the top right; click on it, and you are done.

Connectivity or Pairing your Nespresso Vertuo Next

Nespresso Vertuo Next has a Bluetooth connection system. To connect your coffee machine with your smartphone Bluetooth then, follow the below instructions.

Instructions:-

  1. Unplug your brewer
  1. Wait for at least 10 sec before doing anything with the machine
  1. Unlock the machine by sliding the handle from the side to the center 
  1. Press and hold the ON/OFF button
  1. As the ON/OFF button is in a pressing state, plug in machine
  1. When the machine’s light blinks white once for one second, let go of the hold
  1. It means the Bluetooth/Wifi is now turned on (turned off Bluetooth will give an Orange light)
  1. If your machine is new, then its Bluetooth is, by default, ON.

Pairing Nespresso Vertuo Next

After getting your Nespresso App and turning on the Bluetooth, it’s time to connect your machine to your smartphone. You can easily do it by following the below instructions.

Instructions:-

  1. Turn on your phone’s Bluetooth 
  1. Open the Nespresso App 
  1. The App will then guide you further on connectivity.

Related: How To Connect Nespresso Vertuo Next To Wifi And Update Its Software

How to first use or after a Long Period of Non-Use Nespresso Vertuo Next

If you are using your machine for the first time or after quite a long period, then dust can be there as the machine is made of recycled material. So it is necessary to clean it before using it; here you can do so;

Instructions:-

  1. Remove the water tank
  1. Rinse and clean the water tank thoroughly 
  1. Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water 
  1. Place the water tank back in its place
  1. Remove the drip tray as well
  1. Clean it and place them back
  1. Plug in the cord
  1. Turn on the machine but first lock the machine by sliding the handle to the side
  1. Then press the ON button.
  1. The light will start blinking, ensuring the machine is in the pre-heating phase
  1. Wait for the light to become stable.
  1. When the light becomes stable, it means the machine is now heated up
  1. Place a container of a minimum of 34 ounces or 1 L under the coffee outlet
  1. As the machine is locked, press the button above the handle 3 times in successive manners.
  1. The cleaning will start automatically after less than 2 minutes, and water will start flowing into the container.
  1. The whole cleaning process will take 7 minutes 
  1. If you want to stop the procedure, then press the button. To resume the process again, press button
  1. After the cleaning has been done, a still light will be shown 
  1. Your brewer is ready to brew coffee.

Related: How To First Use Or After A Long Period Of Non-Use Nespresso Vertuo Next

How to prepare Coffee using Nespresso Vertuo Next

As you have cleaned the brewer, it’s time to brew delicious coffees with it. To know how you can prepare coffee, follow the below instructions.

Instructions:-

  1. Remove the water tank from the machine
  1. Rinse and fill the tank with fresh drinking water
  1. Place the water back in its place.
  1. Lock the machine by sliding the handle to the side
  1. Turn on the machine by pressing the ON button
  1. The light will start blinking, ensuring the machine is in the heating phase
  1. Wait for the machine to heat up. The stillness in the light shows the machine has been heated up
  1. Each coffee sizes are different from the manufacturer. If you want to see it, look at the table below.
  1. Nespresso Vertuo has adjustable Cup support. You can adjust it according to the cup size 
  1. It has three positions; you can remove and adjust the cup support accordingly.
  1. Now after adjusting your cup support, place a cup on it
  1. Unlock the machine head by sliding the handle to the center.
  1. Open the machine head
  1. Insert your Nespresso Vertuo capsule in the capsule compartment, as Nespresso Classic capsules cannot be used.
  1. Close the machine head and lock through the handle.
  1. Press the button for coffee preparation 
  1. After some time, the coffee will start pouring into the cup.
  1. If you want to stop the pouring process in between, press the button again.
  1. If you want to top up your coffee, press the button within 45 seconds after the coffee has been poured.
  1. When the desired volume has been achieved again, press the button to stop the brew cascading.
  1. After the coffee has been poured, the steady light will be seen.
  1. Unlock the machine head and turn off your machine by pressing the ON/OFF button.
  1. To eject the used capsule, turn the handle to the right and open the machine. It will eject the capsule.
No. CoffeeFactory setting cup size
1.Alto14 oz fl or 411 ml
2.Mug7.77 oz fl or 230 ml
3.Gran Lungo5.07 fl oz or 150 ml
4.Double Espresso2.7 fl oz or 80 ml
5.Espresso1.35 fl oz or 40 ml

Energy Saving System in Nespresso Vertuo Next

Nespresso Vertuo Next has an energy saving mode that automatically turns off after the set time to save energy. If you want to turn off the machine before it automatically turns off here, you can do it.

Instructions:-

  1. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn off the machine before it automatically turns off
  1. The energy saving mode automatically turns off the machine after 2 minutes of not being used.

Programming the Water Volume in Nespresso Vertuo Next

The programming water volume comes in handy if you are unsatisfied with the default factory settings. Let’s see how you can program your beverage volume.

Instructions:-

  1. Each capsule type is programmable such as Alto, Mug, Gran Lungo, Double Espresso, or Espresso.
  1. Cup sizes can be programmed from 0.7 fl oz to 17 fl oz or 20 ml to 500 ml.
  1. To start the programming process, unlock the machine head by sliding the handle to the center.
  1. Open the machine head.
  1. Insert the capsule types you want to program
  1. Lock the machine head by sliding the handle to the side where the lock mark is printed.
  1. After this, the lights will start blinking, ensuring the machine is in the pre-heating phase.
  1. Wait for the machine to heat up, which is confirmed by the stillness of the light.
  1. Press and hold the button; the coffee will start pouring into the placed mug or cup, depending upon the type of coffee capsule you have inserted.
  1. Let go of the button hold when you are satisfied with the poured coffee volume.
  1. After this, the machine will remember this volume, and your stored volume will be served the next time you brew this similar capsule type.

Resetting to Factory Setting the Nespresso Vertuo Next

Nespresso Vertuo Next, just like Nespresso brewers, comes with the factory default setting. If you have made some changes in the setting of the brewer and want to change it back to factory settings, then there’s you can do it.

Instructions:-

  1. Unlock the machine head by sliding the handle to the center.
  1. Open the machine’s head and remove the used capsule if present.
  1. Close the machine’s head but do not lock it
  1. Press the button 5 times in a successive manner within 3 sec.
  1. The button light will start blinking 5 times in orange color
  1. After this, the light will become steady and white in color.
  1. It means resetting to factory settings has been made.

Emptying the Nespresso Vertuo Next System

If you decide to store the brewer for some time or send it for repair, then it’s good to empty your Nespresso Vertuo Nest system. To descale, follow the below instructions.

Instructions:-

  1. Empty the water tank.
  1. Dry it and place it back on the machine
  1. Place a container under the coffee outlet
  1. Unplug the machine’s cord
  1. Eject the used capsule by opening the machine’s head.
  1. Empty the capsule container, drip tray, and cup support.
  1. Close the head and lock it by sliding the handle to the left
  1. Press and hold the button at the same time, plug in the cord
  1. Let go of the button when the brewer empties or the emptying process starts.
  1. The whole emptying process will approx 30 seconds
  1. After this, the machine will automatically turn off.

Cleaning the Nespresso Vertuo Next

Cleaning is a significant process in the life of Nespresso Vertuo Next, and you should not avoid it, as a clean brewer can last longer than a dirty or clogged one.

Instructions:-

  1. Remove the water tank from the brewer
  1. Rinse and clean the water tank, cup support, and the water tank lid
  1. Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water
  1. Place the water tank back in its place
  1. Place a container of about 34 fl oz or 1 L under the coffee outlet
  1. Unlock the machine’s head by sliding the handle to the center
  1. Open the machines’ head
  1. It will make the used capsule eject.
  1. Empty and clean the capsule container and drip tray as well.
  1. Close the machine’s head and lock it by sliding the handle to the left.
  1. The lights will start blinking, which means the machine is in the pre-heating phase.
  1. Wait for the light to become steady as it represents the machine being heated up and ready.
  1. Press the button 3 times consecutively within 2 seconds. 
  1. The button light will start blinking fastly.
  1. Within 2 minutes, the water will start pouring into the container. 
  1. The whole cleaning procedure will last up to 7 minutes.
  1. If you want to stop the procedure in between, then press the button.
  1. The light will become steady then.
  1. To resume the cleaning procedure again, press the button, and the process will continue.

Descaling the Nespresso Vertuo Next

Descaling is also one of the major processes which must be done twice a year to keep the machine in good condition. To descale your brewer, this is how you can do it.

Instructions:-

  1. Fill the water tank up to 17 fl oz or 0.5 L with fresh water. 
  1. Pour 1 unit of Nespresso Descaling Solution into the water tank.
  1. Empty the drip tray and the capsule container of your Nespresso Vertuo Next
  1. Place a container of 34 fl oz or 1 L under the coffee outlet.
  1. Lock the machine’s head by sliding the handle to the left.
  1. Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/ OFF button.
  1. The lights will start blinking, which means the machine is in the pre-heating phase.
  1. Wait for the light to become steady as it represents the machine being heated up and ready.
  1. Unlock the machine’s head by sliding the handle to the center and open it
  1. It will cause the capsule to eject.
  1. Close the machine’s head again, and do not lock it.
  1. Press and hold the button for 7 seconds to enter the machine in descaling mode.
  1. The button light will start blinking fastly.
  1. Now within 45 seconds, lock the machine by sliding the handle to the left and unlock it by sliding the handle to the center.
  1. Press and hold the button again for 7 seconds. 
  1. You must do points 14 and 15 within 45 seconds; otherwise, the machine will not enter the descaling mode and continue the brewing mode.
  1. To start the descaling process, lock the machine’s head by sliding the handle to the left.
  1. Press the button, and the descaling will start. 
  1. The machine will then automatically turn off when the descaling process finishes.
  1. After the descaling process finishes, empty and rinse the drip tray, cup support, and water tank.
  1. Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water.
  1. Turn on the machine by pressing the ON button.
  1. Wait for the machine to heat up.
  1. Place a container under the coffee outlet
  1. Press the button to rinse the brewer.
  1. The water will start pouring into the container.
  1. The machine will automatically stop when the process completes.
  1. The button light will stop blinking and become steady.
  1. Descaling has been done.
  1. Let the brewer set and dry for 10 minutes before use.
  1. After 10 minutes, the brewer will be ready to brew coffee.

Each kind of Blinking Summary Meaning in Nespresso Vertuo Next

Each type of light, either in a steady or blinking state, shows a different message. Let’s see the different lighting techniques in Nespresso Vertuo Next.

No.Light descriptionMeaning 
1.No light on the button Machine is OFF
2.Steady light on the buttonThe machine is in Ready mode.
3.White regular blinking; once per secondCoffee preparation mode
4.Quick orange blinking light; twice per secondCleaning mode 
5.Quick Orange blinking light; thrice per secondDescaling or Emptying mode
6.White light blinking then becomes steady and fades awayHeating up phase
7.The orange light blinking down, fading to off, then turn onCooling down after overheating
8.Orange light blinks fastly for two times, then goes off for a long time.Error
9.Orange light on for 1.5 seconds, then off for 0.5 seconds.The water tank is empty.
10.Orange light blink 5 times in ten secondsResetting to the factory setting
11.Orange & white light blink alternatively three times and then becomes steady.Descaling alert
12.White light blinking twice in a secondSoftware update.

Nespresso Vertuo Next Troubleshooting

Small errors or glitches can occur, which cause hindrances in the brewer’s functionality. But don’t worry, you can easily solve them in the comfort of your own house. Look to see if the problem matches your machines and follow the solution.

Problems Solution 
No light is there on the buttonPress the button or “unlock” the machine.Check the power source, mains, plugs, or fuse.
No coffee and no water are coming out.See if the water tank is empty.Check if the inserted capsule is in the right place.Check if the handle is locked or not.Press the button.Descale your brewer.Clean your brewer.
Brewed Coffee is not hot enough.Preheat the cup with hot water.Descale your brewer.
If the machine is not starting or has steady lights on, thenSee if the handle is properly locked; if not, then lock it properly.Check if the inserted capsule is in the right place.During descaling or cleaning, this issue arises; check if there is any used capsule in the machine.Lock the machine and press the button to turn it on the machineCall Nespresso Club
Brewer is not starting, and the lights blink alternately.Fill the water tank and press the button to turn on the machine.Check if the handle is in a locked position.
When the machine is running, the lights blink.During the coffee-flowing process, light blinks.Check if the inserted capsule is in the right place.Fill the water tank and press the button.
The machine is not running still; the lights blink.The coffee to pour into the mug takes time.Check if the inserted capsule is in the right place.Fill the water tank and press the button to turn on the machine.Turn the machine to OFF mode by pressing the button for 3 sec. Press the button again to turn on the machine. Wait for 20 minutes to allow the brewer to cool down.If the machine fails to turn off, press the button for 7 sec to exit descaling mode.
The machine is not running still; the lights blink alternately, with two blinks and one pauseWhen preparing regular Espresso coffee, check if the fresh capsule is in its right place or check if the handle is in the locked position or not.Fill the water tank and check its position.During descaling, and cleaning, see if the capsule is removed.Still, the problem’s there replace the capsule or plug it off and plug in the cord or close the head and press the button twice.Call the Nespresso Club.
Unusual or leaked coffee flow.See the water tank position and reposition it correctly.
The machine turns to “OFF” mode.The machine automatically turns off to save energy; ON it by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Lights blink alternately three times and then become steady.Descale your brewer.
Found coffee grounds in your coffee.Clean the brewer twice.

How to Contact Nespresso Club

If you have major or minor troubles with your Nespresso Essenza Plus machine, you can contact the Nespresso Club, or Nespresso authorized representatives anytime. They will surely take care of your problems as their user concerns and satisfaction matter to them the most.

  • You can check out their website Nespresso.com or directly contact them by dialing their numbers.
Countries Contact Numbers
Nespresso Vertuo Next USA800-566-0571
Nespresso Vertuo Next CA1800-019-090
Nespresso Vertuo Next UK0808 100 8844
Nespresso Vertuo Next AUSTRALIA1800 623 033 
Nespresso Vertuo Next NEW ZEALAND0800 234 579

Nespresso Disposal & Environmental Protection

As Nespresso Vertuo Next works hard to serve you the best coffee-making machines, it also takes a high note of interest in conserving the environment and nature. 

  1. They specifically signed and made their machine contents quickly disposable.
  2. They also assure their users that all the goodies they use in making and packaging are environmentally friendly. 
  3. Waste can be recycled, which will save the earth from land pollution.

Related: Nespresso Descaling Solution Review →

Limited Warranty in Nespresso Vertuo Next

Nespresso Vertuo Next Manufacturer Nespresso provides a warranty to its users. And the warranty on the machine is applied when your machine is not excluded from the following guarantee rules.

  1. The Nespresso will repair or replace your machine without charging you any penny only if there is no defect in the materials and it has been used domestically for 2 years or commercially for 3 months from its purchase date.
  2. The repaired or replaced material during the guarantee period will expire one year from the original product bought to date, not the date of repair/replacement.
  3. Any consequential loss from this brewer or damage done by this brewer to your property would not get a guarantee from the manufacturer.
  4. If the defect is caused by not using the product according to the given instructions, accidental damage, misuse, and improper maintenance, the warranty will not cover the repair cost.
  5. If you believe your machine follows the above rules and is applicable for repair, contact the Nespresso Customer Service team.

FAQs

How do I start my Nespresso Vertuo?

Plug in the cord. There is an ON/OFF button at the head of the Nespresso Vertuo Next; pressing it, your brewer will start.

How do you make different size coffee with Vertuo Next?

To make different size coffee, all you have to do is insert the Vertuo capsule you want to program and press and hold the button until you are satisfied with the volume poured into the mug/cup. Let go of the hold once you acquire your brew volume.

Can I use Vertuo pods twice?

Yes, you can use Vertuo pods twice, but the second shot will be weaker than the first one.

Why is my Vertuo next blinking orange?

The blinking orange lights show that the machine needs to descale or you have to empty the capsule container.

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