Siemens EQ900plus TQ903 Z Series Instructions For Use Manual page 69

Fault
Brewing unit cannot
be removed.
Grinder won't start.
Grinder is not grinding
any coffee beans des-
pite full bean con-
tainer.
Coffee or milk froth
quality varies widely.
Milk froth quality var-
ies widely.
Coffee is not dis-
pensed or has slowed
to a trickle.
Set quantity is not
reached.
Coffee has no crema.
Cause and troubleshooting
Locking device cannot be released, brewing unit is
jammed.
▶ Switch the appliance off and back on after
3 minutes.
Appliance is too hot.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
1.
Wait 1 hour so the appliance can cool down.
2.
Coffee beans are too oily and do not fall into the
grinder.
▶ Gently tap the bean container.
Change the coffee variety.
▶
▶ Do not use oily beans.
▶ Clean the empty bean container with a damp cloth.
Build-up of limescale in the appliance.
▶ Descale the appliance.
Milk froth quality depends on the type of milk or plant-
based alternative used.
Optimise the result through the selection of the milk
▶
or vegetable-based drink type.
Grinding level is set too fine.
▶ Set a coarser grinding level.
Heavy build-up of limescale in the appliance.
▶ Descale the appliance.
Air is in the water filter.
Immerse the water filter in water with the opening
1.
facing upwards until no more air bubbles escape.
Reinsert the filter.
2.
Appliance is soiled.
▶ Clean the brewing unit.
Descale and clean the appliance.
▶
Type of coffee is not optimal.
Use a coffee variety with a higher proportion of Ro-
▶
busta beans.
▶ Use beans with a darker roast.
Coffee beans are no longer freshly roasted.
▶ Use fresh coffee beans.
Grinding level is not appropriate for coffee beans.
▶ Adjust the grinder to a finer setting.
Troubleshooting en
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