General Information; Water Filter - Siemens EQ300 TF301E09 Instructions For Use Manual

6.2 General information
Please bear this information in mind
so that you can get the best out of
your appliance.
Notes
The appliance has been pro-
¡
grammed at the factory with stand-
ard settings for optimum operation.
The grinder has been factory-set
¡
for optimum operation. If coffee is
only dispensed drop by drop or is
too thin and with too little crema,
you can adjust the grinding level
when the grinder is running.
→ "Adjusting the grinding level",
Page 44
During operation water droplets
¡
may form at the ventilation slits.
If you do not perform any actions
¡
on the appliance for a certain
period, it will switch off automatic-
ally. You can change the duration
in the basic settings.
For technical reasons steam can
¡
escape from the appliance.
If you press a button, a signal tone
¡
sounds. You can deactivate the
signal tone in the basic settings.
→ "Switching the signal tone on or
off", Page 45
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Depending on the appliance specifications
Tip: Check and set the water hard-
ness before using your appliance.
→ "Setting the water hardness",
Page 45
Note
The first beverage will not yet have its
full aroma if:
You are using the appliance for the
¡
first time.
You have run a service pro-
¡
gramme.
You have not used the appliance
¡
for a long time.
Do not drink the beverage.
Tip: You will get a stable, fine-pored
crema after you have started up your
appliance and dispensed a few cups.
6.3 Water filter
You can use a water filter to minimise
limescale deposits and reduce impur-
ities in the water.
Inserting or replacing a water filter
If you have to change the inserted

water filter,

flashes.
ATTENTION!
Possible damage to the appliance
due to limescale build-up.
▶
Change the water filter in good
time.
▶
Change the water filter after
2 months at the latest.
Requirement: The appliance is
switched on.
Press and hold buttons
1.
simultaneously for at
least 3 seconds.
Press the
2.
The water hardness menu is activ-
a
ated.
first time en
1
and
button.
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