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ER15Breville

Breville / Sage Barista Touch Impress ER15: internal communication fault

ER15 means: Communication fault detected between internal electronic modules.

The Breville / Sage Barista Touch Impress shows this code with identical meaning and fix as the Barista Touch. Full guide for ER15.

Applies to: Barista Touch Impress.

Short answerThe display or main board has lost contact with another board inside the machine, according to third-party service tables (Breville publishes no code table). Technician sources give loose connections, moisture on a connector, or a failed board as the possible causes. Breville tells owners not to open the machine, so diagnosing which one it is needs a qualified technician.
Part at faultcontrol board ribbon cable / boards
Severityhigh
DIY difficultynot recommended
When it appearsany time

How to fix ER15

  1. Unplug for ten minutes, then power back on. A reset may clear a one-off fault.
  2. Look from the outside for a leak. Pull the drip tray, tank and hopper and look for water trails under the machine or on the base plate.
  3. If the fault persists, stop and contact Breville or an authorised service centre. A technician would check the connections between the display board, main board and power board, look for moisture, and test the boards. Do not reseat internal cables yourself.
Flowchart for fixing ER15: work through each step, stop as soon as the code clearsER15 appears1. Unplug for ten minutes, then power backon.Fixed?yesDone2. Look from the outside for a leak.Fixed?yesDone3. If the fault persists, stop and contactBreville or an authorised service centre.Still showing?If the display is blank or flickering aswell, do not keep power-cycling.
The same steps as the list above, cheapest first. Stop as soon as the code clears.

When to stop and call a repairer

If the display is blank or flickering as well, do not keep power-cycling. Unplug the machine and contact service.

What it costs

PartsNot published by Breville. Ask an authorised service centre for a quote.
ServiceNot published by Breville. Ask an authorised service centre for a quote.
Worth repairing?Get a quote. Breville does not publish board prices; on an older machine compare the quote with a refurbished machine.

How to check the error log

Unplug the machine. Press and hold the Power button while plugging it back in. When the password screen appears, enter 02015 to open Service Mode, then open the error log.

Clear the log after a repair so you can tell whether the fault has really gone.

Beyond the fix

Tips and tricks

  • Do not open the machine yourself. The manual says to leave anything beyond cleaning to Breville support or an authorized servicer, because these parts sit next to mains wiring.manufacturer manual

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a loose display cable and opening the machine. The manual tells owners not to open it.

Further reading

Questions

What does ER15 mean on the Breville / Sage Barista Touch Impress?

Communication fault detected between internal electronic modules. The display or main board has lost contact with another board inside the machine, according to third-party service tables (Breville publishes no code table). Technician sources give loose connections, moisture on a connector, or a failed board as the possible causes. Breville tells owners not to open the machine, so diagnosing which one it is needs a qualified technician.

Can I fix ER15 myself?

DIY difficulty: not recommended. Unplug for ten minutes, then power back on. A reset may clear a one-off fault. Look from the outside for a leak. Pull the drip tray, tank and hopper and look for water trails under the machine or on the base plate.

How much does it cost to fix ER15?

Not published by Breville. Ask an authorised service centre for a quote. Not published by Breville. Ask an authorised service centre for a quote.

Is it worth repairing?

Get a quote. Breville does not publish board prices; on an older machine compare the quote with a refurbished machine.

ER15 during startup or during use?

Breville / Sage Barista Touch Impresss report ER15 any time. There is no reliable pattern to when it appears — treat any occurrence as real.

Can I keep using the machine with ER15 showing?

Treat it as a stop-using signal: ER15 marks a fault that can damage the machine (or worse) if you keep running it. Do the safe first steps below, then stop.

Will ER15 clear on its own?

How long does the repair take?

How reliable is this page?Breville and Sage do not publish a table of error codes for these machines in the documents we found. The meanings on this page come from third-party repair references and owner reports, so treat them as lower confidence. If your machine shows a text alert, follow the on-screen text first. Model revisions can differ: if your machine behaves differently, tell us. See our editorial policy.