Melitta Passione OT: the tray sensor only records emptying while the machine is switched on, so emptying it while off leaves the reminder active. Use the exact model and light or message pattern before changing a setting. The checks stay within removable brewing, milk, water and drip-tray items described by the manufacturer. What this exact symptom means: the tray sensor only records emptying while the machine is switched on, so emptying it while off leaves the reminder active. What to distinguish first: Confirm that the displayed or observed condition exactly matches “drip-tray symbol stays on after emptying” before changing anything. 1. Confirm the model and signal — Confirm that the displayed or observed condition exactly matches “drip-tray symbol stays on after emptying” before changing anything. 2. Prepare the appliance safely — Complete the normal shutdown, unplug the machine, let hot parts cool and empty the drip tray before removing user-accessible parts. 3. Carry out the official user check — With the appliance on and idle, remove the drip-tray drawer, empty and clean it, then reinstall it fully. 4. Interpret one controlled retest — Reassemble every part in its documented position and run one short rinse or one beverage. A repeated signal after the stated check requires service rather than repeated resets. The official Melitta page documents this model-family symptom and the user-level procedure above. Keep water out of the bean hopper, grinder and electrical openings. Never force a brew unit, valve, grinder control or hot steam part. Stop and contact the manufacturer if the same signal returns after one correct cycle, a grinder contains a foreign object, a hot-water leak appears or the machine trips power.
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Safety first
- Keep water out of the bean hopper, grinder and electrical openings. Never force a brew unit, valve, grinder control or hot steam part.
What the symptom may indicate
Checks in the right order
- Confirm the model and signal
Confirm that the displayed or observed condition exactly matches “drip-tray symbol stays on after emptying” before changing anything.
- Prepare the appliance safely
Complete the normal shutdown, unplug the machine, let hot parts cool and empty the drip tray before removing user-accessible parts.
- Carry out the official user check
With the appliance on and idle, remove the drip-tray drawer, empty and clean it, then reinstall it fully.
- Interpret one controlled retest
Reassemble every part in its documented position and run one short rinse or one beverage. A repeated signal after the stated check requires service rather than repeated resets.
Stop and get qualified help when
- Stop and contact the manufacturer if the same signal returns after one correct cycle, a grinder contains a foreign object, a hot-water leak appears or the machine trips power.
Next step
Repair, replace a part, or arrange a diagnosis?
Use the checks and stop conditions above to choose a cautious next step. A symptom alone never proves that the appliance has failed.
Resolve it without buying anything
Complete the 4 user-accessible checks in order. If normal operation returns and no warning sign remains, no replacement is indicated.
Replace only the confirmed part
If the checks isolate a worn or blocked component, match its complete reference to the exact appliance model before ordering.
This guide does not identify a replacement part. Do not order a generic component from the symptom alone.
Arrange a diagnosis before replacing the appliance
Stop at any warning sign listed above. A qualified diagnosis should confirm that repair is unsafe, unavailable or uneconomical before an appliance replacement is considered.
Sources used
- Melitta — The official Melitta page documents this model-family symptom and the user-level procedure above.
Last checked: 30 August 2026