I was getting the descale indicator even after descaling, and either no brew or an espresso-size brew when set to 12 oz. A few things I've learned to get it back to work, needing a combination of all these to get back to brewing: - Don't use a paper clip, you risk piercing the plastic hose above the needle. Instead, I use a gum stimulator, like GUM Soft Piks. They're definitely safe, flexible, and the little bristles scrub the needle innards gently. I use the same piks to clear the inside of the needle that pierces the bottom of the pod - mine was completely clogged, but that wasn't the only source of my problem. - You don't need to fill the entire reservoir with vinegar to descale, just one standard bottle of white vinegar plus one same-size bottle of plain water should do. The amount of vinegar in the reservoir doesn't matter, it's the vinegar that sits in the tubing that is working to break down the deposits. Be sure to flush with plain water till you don't have any vinegar smell. - I took the top of...