Sunbeam EMM4500BK Origins Slimline: lights and beeps
The EMM4500BK does not use numbered error codes. It signals with lights and beeps, listed below as Sunbeam’s user guide describes them.
| What you see or hear | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| CLEAN light lit | A cleaning cycle is required. | Press CLEAN twice within 3 seconds. The cycle takes about 5 minutes; the light pulses and there are 3 beeps at the end. |
| All control-panel lights flashing slowly and the unit is not working | The unit has stopped heating because of heavy use. Sunbeam describes this as a normal safety feature. There may also be no water in the tank. | Turn it off for 5 minutes to cool, and make sure there is water in the tank. |
| CLEAN light pulsing for the whole descale | The descaling program is running. | Do not interrupt it. If it is stopped, it restarts from the beginning. |
Products named in the guide
- Cleaning: Sunbeam cleaning tablets, part EMA0025CL (per the user guide).
If the lights do not match
The same light can mean something different on another Sunbeam model, so use the page for your own model number. If nothing here fits, or the machine will not turn on at all, contact Sunbeam Customer Care on 1300 881 861 (10am to 6pm AEST, Monday to Friday); see the Sunbeam page for warranty and claim details.
Source: Sunbeam EMM4500BK user guide (Sunbeam Australia). CodeFix is independent and not affiliated with Sunbeam. Unplug the machine before cleaning or opening anything.
Questions
What does it mean when the Sunbeam EMM4500BK: cLEAN light lit?
A cleaning cycle is required. Press CLEAN twice within 3 seconds. The cycle takes about 5 minutes; the light pulses and there are 3 beeps at the end.
What does it mean when the Sunbeam EMM4500BK: all control-panel lights flashing slowly and the unit is not working?
The unit has stopped heating because of heavy use. Sunbeam describes this as a normal safety feature. There may also be no water in the tank. Turn it off for 5 minutes to cool, and make sure there is water in the tank.
What does it mean when the Sunbeam EMM4500BK: cLEAN light pulsing for the whole descale?
The descaling program is running. Do not interrupt it. If it is stopped, it restarts from the beginning.