Delonghi Magnifica Rapid Cappuccino machine. The Coffe Grinds Container full light will not go off when the container is re-inserted empty. Therefore the machine will not operate

Ground coffee beans can squirrel their way into hard to reach places in a grinder and cause problems. I think it is clogged with grounds. Remove the beans. Reseat the burr (grinder). Reset the adjustment ring to 3. Lock itin place with the silver handle. Reinstall the hopper and beans. Here is a tutorial on more advanced cleaning and maintenance: You can skip the ad. Delonghi Magnifica Evo ' How to clean and maintain - YouTube

The bean container may be overfilled.

Hello, Jean -

Delonghi makes a number of different cappuccino machines. If you had stated the model number of the machine, I probably could have found you the manual for the homeowner's machine online.

I found a user's manual for the Delonghi ESAM5500. The manual has an illustration which shows where the grounds container for that machine is located. If the homeowner's cappuccino machine is not an ESAM5500, the grounds container for their machine may be in a similar location.

This is the link to the user manual for the Delonghi ESAM5500:
http://kavegepbolt.hu/shop_ordered/9160/pic/Saeco/DELONGHIESAM5500.pdf
It is a PDF document, so you will need Adobe Reader software (free).

Page 17 of the manual talks about how to clean the machine, including cleaning the grounds container. In the instructions part A9 (which is illustrated on Page 3 of the manual) is identified as the grounds container.

Just to be sure, if you can contact the homeowners, do so and ask them where the manual for their cappuccino machine manual is located, so you can refer to it and so that you do not accidentally damage the machine.

Best wishes.

looks like the micro switch on the bottom might have some coffee grounds and prevent the grounds container from correctly closing
Clean with old brush and re insert.
If you still have a problem....it could be the micro switch

I had a problem where the machine would not operate and the water and grounds lights were on steady (red). After contacting customer support, they directed me to do a reset. This is done by disconnecting the power and holding down the ground coffee and decalcification buttons while reconnecting power. Then release the buttons and power on the unit. This revived my Magnifica from the dead, maybe it will work for you...

It means a half of a full revolution (180 degrees), Not a half of a knob turn (90 degrees). 90 degree on the ESAM3300 doesnt do anything. Turn the knob a full 180 degrees to start the descaling

In order to keep your Tassimo machine operational at full order, it is important to descale it every three months. Descaling products are widely available from stores that sell coffeemakers and espresso machines. Be sure that the product you buy to descale your Tassimo machine is intended for this specific use only. Mix the descaling product directly in the water container, following the instructions provided on the descaling packaging. Then replace the water container on the machine. Place a large cup or mug on the cup stand, insert the cleaning disc, bar code down and close the brew mechanism. As soon as the AUTO light illuminates, press and release the start/stop button. This will fill the brew cycle with descaling solution. Empty the cup and let the machine stand for 15 minutes. Then open the brew mechanism and close it again, leaving the cleaning disc in place. Repeat this step two more times for maximum descaling effectiveness.

Discard the remaining descaling agent from the water container, rinse it well and refill with fresh, cold water. Clean the machine by flushing water through it in the same manner and emptying the cup as it fills. Make sure that all the descaling solution has been completely rinsed away, and then flush two full water containers through the machine before using it again. Remove the cleaning disc, rinse and refill the water container and your Tassimo machine is ready to use. Also, before you descale your Tassimo machine, always unplug it. Also, never immerse the appliance in water and nor should you use abrasive cleaning products or scouring materials on any part of your Tassimo machine. This method works for most espresso machines, including some of these popular models: the DeLonghi Magnifica EAM3200S, DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM4200S, DeLonghi Perfecta ESAM5400, Gaggia 74507BCN Classic, Krups EA8080 Espresseria Automatic, DeLonghi PrimaDonna ESAM6600, the BC0255 DeLonghi coffee machine and the Krups Nespresso CititZ XN 7006.

try cleaning any old bean dust ect with vacuum ... refit or replace infuser lot better . if still no good you need someone to check pcb assy ... bsc appliances 07779933829 we cover repair service anywere via post.

I fixed this problem on my Magnifica by gently scraping the scale away from the inside of the coupling (clearing the hole of scale and debris)

I think the microswitch that sensors the front door is not activated. Try to find it and "give it a massage" The machine resets the counter for the grounds container every time the door switch is activated.

Rgds
Michael