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ER07Breville

Breville / Sage Oracle Touch ER07: temperature sensor short circuit

ER07 means: Coffee boiler temperature sensor short circuit at startup.

Same code, same fix on the Oracle. Everything below applies to both.

Applies to: Oracle Touch.

Short answerThe coffee boiler temperature sensor (NTC) is reading as a short circuit: the board sees near-zero resistance, which a healthy sensor does not produce. Technician sources name water bridging the sensor contacts (a leak or steam at the probe seal) and a failed sensor as the likely causes. Because it failed at startup, a wet connector or a sensor that has already failed is plausible. Breville does not publish this code table, so the meaning comes from third-party service tables.
Part at faultcoffee boiler temperature sensor (NTC)
Severitymedium
DIY difficultyhard
When it appearsduring the power-on self-test

How to fix ER07

  1. Switch off at the wall and unplug. Leave the machine for an hour so any moisture dries, then try again. A short that clears after drying suggests a leak to find.
  2. Inspecting the coffee boiler temperature sensor (NTC) plug and the wiring near the boiler means opening the machine, which is technician work. A technician would look for a wet patch, white scale trails or a perished o-ring around the probe.
  3. A technician would replace any leaking o-rings at the boiler fittings and sensor probes; the leak, not the sensor, may be the true fault.
  4. If the code persists after everything is dry, the coffee boiler temperature sensor (NTC) needs replacing by a technician.
  5. Afterwards, clear the error log and run a full heat-up and a shot to confirm.
Flowchart for fixing ER07: work through each step, stop as soon as the code clearsER07 appears1. Switch off at the wall and unplug.Fixed?yesDone2. Inspecting the coffee boiler temperaturesensor (NTC) plug and the wiring near theboiler means opening the machine, which is…Fixed?yesDone3. A technician would replace any leakingo-rings at the boiler fittings and sensorprobes; the leak, not the sensor, may bethe…Fixed?yesDone4. If the code persists after everything isdry, the coffee boiler temperature sensor(NTC) needs replacing by a technician.Fixed?yesDone5. Afterwards, clear the error log and run afull heat-up and a shot to confirm.Still showing?If you see scorch marks, smell burning, orthe machine trips your GFCI / RCD, stop:that is an electrical fault, not just a…
The same steps as the list above, cheapest first. Stop as soon as the code clears.

When to stop and call a repairer

If you see scorch marks, smell burning, or the machine trips your GFCI / RCD, stop: that is an electrical fault, not just a sensor.

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?Often yes, but Breville does not publish repair costs. If a leak has soaked the control board, get a quote before spending anything.

How to check the error log

Switch the machine off at the wall. Hold the front Power button, switch the wall power back on and release when the logo appears. Enter the service password 00000, then open Error Counter (stored faults) or Live Debug (live temperatures and water levels). One technician video says the entry method differs between machines built before and after 2018, so if this does not work, do not keep trying.

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

Beyond the fix

Did you knowThe manual says scale reduces brewing flow, brewing temperature and machine power, so scale control matters for temperature related faults too.

Tips and tricks

  • Use cold, filtered water. The manual says distilled or demineralised water may affect the taste of the coffee, and links non-stop pumping and wet steam to such water.manufacturer manual
  • Never remove or empty the water tank mid-descale, and allow roughly 90 minutes. If the machine was just used, switch it off and let it cool for an hour first.manufacturer manual
  • A technician video shows entering the service menu by holding the power button while plugging in; the method varies by machine build year. Note the stored errors, clear them and restart to see which return.technician video

Common mistakes

  • Descaling any other way than Settings and Descale Cycle. The manual warns that damage to the machine could occur.
  • Filling the tank with distilled or demineralised water. The manual says it may affect the taste of the coffee and links it to non-stop pumping.

Easily confused with

  • On the Barista Touch BES880, ER05 is reported as the milk jug sensor, not the coffee boiler. Check your model before following a Barista Touch guide.

Further reading

Questions

What does ER07 mean on the Breville / Sage Oracle Touch?

Coffee boiler temperature sensor short circuit at startup. The coffee boiler temperature sensor (NTC) is reading as a short circuit: the board sees near-zero resistance, which a healthy sensor does not produce. Technician sources name water bridging the sensor contacts (a leak or steam at the probe seal) and a failed sensor as the likely causes. Because it failed at startup, a wet connector or a sensor that has already failed is plausible. Breville does not publish this code table, so the meaning comes from third-party service tables.

Can I fix ER07 myself?

DIY difficulty: hard. Switch off at the wall and unplug. Leave the machine for an hour so any moisture dries, then try again. A short that clears after drying suggests a leak to find. Inspecting the coffee boiler temperature sensor (NTC) plug and the wiring near the boiler means opening the machine, which is technician work. A technician would look for a wet patch, white scale trails or a perished o-ring around the probe.

How much does it cost to fix ER07?

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?

Often yes, but Breville does not publish repair costs. If a leak has soaked the control board, get a quote before spending anything.

ER07 during startup or during use?

Breville / Sage Oracle Touchs report ER07 during the power-on self-test. That timing is a useful clue when narrowing the cause.

Can I keep using the machine with ER07 showing?

Usually you can finish the drink you are making, but do not ignore it — the underlying fault rarely heals itself. Work through the cheap checks first.

Will ER07 clear on its own?

Rarely. A reset or power cycle is worth one try, but ER07 with a "hard" difficulty rating almost always means a failed component that has to be replaced.

How long does the repair take?

This one is a bench repair for most owners — the teardown, test and reassembly are the bulk of the work, not the part itself.

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.