The Morphy Richards Roava Grind & Sip grinds whole beans for your coffee and has a steam wand for frothing milk. Whether you’re making your first espresso, adjusting how much coffee goes into your cup or checking a flashing light, here’s what to do.
Applies to: Roava Stone (173501) and Olivine (173502). You’ll find the model and serial numbers on the appliance’s rating label.
What do the lights and symbols on my Roava mean?
The top row shows the warning lights. The row underneath shows the drink options, Hot Water and Steam.
| What you see | What it means and what to do |
|---|---|
| Crossed-out water drop flashing | The water tank may be empty, low or not fitted properly. Add fresh water and refit the tank securely. |
| Crossed-out coffee beans lit steadily | The bean hopper is low or empty. Add whole coffee beans. |
| Dark-filled container symbol flashing | The grounds container or internal drip tray may be full, missing or not fitted properly. With the machine switched on and idle, remove both for a few seconds, empty them and refit them securely. This allows the grounds counter to reset. |
| Warning triangle flashing | Check that the removable brewing assembly and side cover are both fitted securely. |
| Warning triangle lit steadily, or Manual Flushing button flashing | Clean the removable brewing assembly using the steps below. Running a rinse alone does not clean the assembly. |
| Water drop surrounded by dots lit steadily | Descale the machine soon. |
| Water drop surrounded by dots flashing | The machine won’t make drinks until you complete the full descale and fresh-water rinse cycle. |
Which button do I press?
- Descale: The leftmost of the three small round buttons.
- Manual Flushing: The middle of the three small round buttons. Look for the water drop with a circular arrow underneath.
- Function Confirmation: The small round button immediately to the left of the large dial. Press it to start the function you’ve selected.
- Selector Dial: The large dial on the right. Turn it to choose a drink, Hot Water or Steam.
What should I do before making my first coffee?
- Remove the packaging. Wash the removable water tank, drip trays and grounds container in warm water. Rinse the brewing assembly under running water. Dry and refit all parts. Roava parts are not dishwasher safe.
- Fill the tank with fresh water up to MAX and seat it securely. Check that both drip trays and the grounds container are in place.
- Connect the power cable. Place a cup under the coffee outlet, switch on the machine and wait for the automatic start-up rinse to finish.
- Press Manual Flushing to run a clean-water rinse. The machine beeps when the rinse finishes. Discard the water.
How do I make coffee on my Roava?
- Add whole roasted coffee beans to the hopper and check that there’s enough fresh water in the tank.
- Switch the machine on and wait for it to finish heating and rinsing.
- Place a cup under the coffee outlet. Move the outlet up or down to suit your cup.
- Turn the Selector Dial to your drink and press Function Confirmation. The machine stops dispensing automatically.
The Roava offers Ristretto, Espresso, Americano, Hot Water, Doppio + Espresso, Double Espresso and Long Coffee. Select Steam separately to froth milk.
How do I change the grind size or drink volume?
To change the grind size, turn the grinder dial clockwise for a coarser grind or anticlockwise for a finer grind. Adjust it only while the grinder is running, or before first use when the hopper is empty. Turning the dial while the grinder is stopped and the hopper contains beans can damage the grinder.
To save a different drink volume:
- Select the drink and place a cup under the outlet.
- Hold Function Confirmation for at least three seconds, until the machine beeps and the button light flashes.
- When the cup contains the amount you want, press Function Confirmation again. A beep confirms that the volume has been saved.
This changes how much the machine dispenses. The amount of coffee it grinds for each drink is fixed. To restore the factory settings, hold Descale and Function Confirmation together for at least three seconds, until the machine beeps.
How do I froth milk with the steam wand?
- Turn the Selector Dial to Steam and press Function Confirmation. Wait for the Steam light to stop flashing and stay on.
- Place a jug of cold milk under the wand with the tip in the milk. Press Function Confirmation again to start steaming. Cold, fresh whole milk is a good starting point.
- Press Function Confirmation to stop the steam before removing the jug. If you haven’t stopped it sooner, the steam stops automatically after one minute.
- After use, briefly release steam into a suitable container to clear milk residue from inside the wand. Once the wand has cooled, wipe it clean. Place a cup under the coffee outlet and press Manual Flushing.
The wand stays hot after use. Keep your hands clear of the metal wand and escaping steam.
Why does water come out when I switch my Roava on or off?
A short rinse from the coffee outlet is normal at start-up. The Roava also rinses when you switch it off after making at least one drink. Keep the drip tray in place so it can catch the water.
Why did my Roava switch off or make a cooler coffee?
The Roava switches off automatically after about 15 minutes without a drink selection. Switch it back on and wait for it to finish heating and rinsing before making another drink.
The first coffee after the machine has been idle can be slightly cooler. Warming your cup before brewing may help. If the machine repeatedly switches off while making a drink, contact Customer Support and tell us which lights you noticed.
How do I clean my Roava?
Empty and clean the drip trays and grounds container daily. Rinse the brewing assembly at least once a week, or sooner if the machine prompts you. Clean the steam wand after each use. Wash removable parts by hand and never immerse the machine, plug or cable in water.
I emptied the grounds container. Why is the light still flashing?
The machine needs to be switched on and idle when you remove the grounds container so it can reset the counter.
- Pull out the grounds container and internal drip tray. Leave them out for a few seconds.
- Empty both parts, wash them in warm, soapy water and dry them before refitting.
- Check that both parts are fully seated. The light can flash while they’re removed. A little moisture in the internal tray is normal.
If the light still flashes after you’ve emptied and refitted both parts with the machine switched on, contact Customer Support.
How do I clean the removable brewing assembly?
- Wait until the machine has finished brewing or rinsing. Leave it switched on and idle so it can register that you’ve removed the assembly.
- Press the bottom edge of the side cover to release it. Press and hold the red release button on the brewing assembly and slide the assembly out.
- Rinse the assembly under running water and dry it thoroughly. Refit the assembly and side cover securely.
- Place a cup under the coffee outlet and press Manual Flushing. Discard the rinse water when the machine beeps.
If the warning triangle flashes after refitting, check that both the assembly and side cover are seated correctly. If the cleaning prompt stays on after cleaning and refitting, contact Customer Support.
What does the red float in the drip tray mean?
The red float rises when the external drip tray needs emptying. Remove the tray and grid, empty the tray and wash both parts in warm, soapy water. Dry them before refitting.
Why isn’t the steam wand frothing milk?
Milk residue can block the steam outlet or air hole. Switch off the machine and let the wand cool completely before cleaning it.
- Turn the steam pipe clockwise to remove it, then pull off the stainless steel sleeve.
- Rinse the parts. Use the supplied steam nozzle cleaning needle to clear any blockage in the opening.
- Dry and reassemble the parts. Turn the steam pipe anticlockwise to refit it.
If steam still doesn’t flow after cleaning, contact Customer Support.
How do I descale my Roava?
A steady Descale light means it’s time to descale. A flashing Descale light means the machine won’t make drinks until you complete descaling and the fresh-water rinse. Allow about 30 minutes and stay near the machine so you can refill the tank when prompted.
- Place a heat-resistant container that holds at least 1.4 litres under the coffee outlet.
- Use a liquid descaler labelled suitable for coffee machines. Follow its dosing instructions and fill the tank to MAX with the prepared solution.
- When the machine is ready, hold the Descale button for at least five seconds. The machine pumps the solution in intervals, so pauses are normal.
- When the machine beeps and the water tank light comes on, safely discard the collected solution and return the empty container to the outlet. Rinse the water tank thoroughly and fill it to MAX with fresh water.
- Refit the tank. The rinse starts automatically. Let it finish. The Roava switches itself off when the full cycle is complete.
If the Descale light is still on when you next switch on the machine, repeat the full descale and rinse cycle. If the light stays on after that, contact Customer Support.
Why isn’t coffee coming out of my Roava?
- Check there’s enough fresh water in the tank and reseat it securely.
- Check the warning lights. Make sure the grounds container, internal drip tray, brewing assembly and side cover are fitted.
- If the flow has slowed or the Descale light is on, complete the descale and rinse cycle.
If the machine still won’t dispense coffee after these checks, contact Customer Support.
Still need help with your Roava?
If you’ve tried the relevant checks above and the issue continues, contact Morphy Richards UK Customer Support. To help us work out what’s happening, please include:
- The model number (173501 or 173502) and serial number, both found on the appliance’s rating label.
- What happened and when, for example when switching on, brewing, steaming milk or descaling. Tell us which drink or function you selected.
- Which warning light was showing and whether it was steady or flashing.
- Which checks you’ve already tried and whether anything changed afterwards.
If it’s safe to do so, attach a clear photo of the control panel showing any warning lights, or a short video showing what happens. A photo is useful for a steady light; a video can help us see a flashing light or a problem with the flow of coffee or steam.