4 sourced reports, with what to check before you buy. Each one links to the page it was reported on.
Costly or dangerous
Philips EP3226/40 grinder stops turning; machine dispenses water only
An owner reports the grinder stopped turning and the machine dispenses only water. A forum respondent confirms that if the grinder (moulin) no longer turns, the machine must go to service (SAV). This is a core failure that makes the machine useless for espresso.
What to check. If the grinder stops and only water comes out, this is not a user-serviceable fix per the forum; the machine needs service. Check warranty status before paying for repair.
Philips EP3226/40 shows three red lights; pump cycle fails after prior repair
An owner reports three red lights on and no pump cycle engaging, on a machine already repaired once at 3–4 years old. This indicates a recurring electrical/pump failure that required service before.
What to check. Three red lights with no pump cycle is a serious fault. The machine already needed one repair at 3–4 years, suggesting recurring reliability issues. Budget for potential service costs.
Philips EP3226/40 leaks water underneath; flow meter blocked by limescale
An owner reports water leaking underneath and behind the machine after cleaning, with a wrench (clé plate) error displayed. Another owner resolved the same issue by disassembling the machine and unblocking the flow meter, which was clogged by limescale. This is a maintenance issue tied to scale buildup.
What to check. Regular descaling is critical. If water leaks underneath and the machine shows a wrench error, the flow meter may be blocked by scale. The fix requires disassembly, so consider professional service if not comfortable.
Philips Series 3200 ceramic burrs are fragile; Error 1 signals blocked grinder
A professional repair service states that Philips/Saeco Series 3200 machines use ceramic burrs, which are fragile (высокая хрупкость керамики). Error 1 on the display means the grinder is blocked and cannot rotate. This is a known failure mode requiring service.
What to check. The ceramic burrs are fragile. If Error 1 appears, the grinder is blocked — do not force it. Professional cleaning or burr replacement may be needed.
These reports come from the pages linked under each item: owner forums, repair guides and workshops. They are not a diagnosis of any one unit, and a careful check of the one you are buying still applies.
Text from the Kriko Espresso & coffee machines catalog, version 0.1.1, under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license.
