Error 8 indicates that the main logic board detected an initialization timeout or motor overcurrent stall while attempting to home the compact brew group during the power-on sequence. The encoder or microswitch failed to register the home position within the calibrated cycle window.

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CODE Error 8 J8 twin High

Brew Group Motor Encoder Jam

Error 8 indicates that the main logic board detected an initialization failure or timeout of the brew group drive mechanism. The optical/magnetic encoder or microswitches failed to confirm expected mechanical travel within the calibrated timeframe due to mechanical binding, high motor current draw, or encoder pulse loss.

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CODE Error 8 GIGA 10 High

Brew Group Initialization Jam

Error 8 indicates that the main logic board detected an encoder timeout or overcurrent state on the brew group drive motor (Johnson 230V DC / low-voltage DC drive depending on revision) during initial positioning or home-state recalibration. The brewing unit failed to actuate the home/end position microswitches within the programmed 3-5 second duty cycle window.

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