Troubleshooting - Siemens TK 56 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
flashing when bean
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container is full.
No hot water or steam
discharge.
Foam insufficient or too
runny.
Coffee dispensing slows to
a trickle.
Coffee not dispensed.
Coffee has no "crema"
(creamy foam).
Grinding unit does not grind
the beans.
Grinding unit makes a loud
noise.
eco mode button and
steam button flash
h
alternately.
If problems cannot be eliminated, always call the hotline.
Possible cause
The grinding unit is not yet
full enough.
Nozzle 9 is blocked.
Sleeve b on nozzle 9 not in
correct position.
Milk not suitable for
foaming.
Coffee is ground too fine.
Pre­ground coffee is too
fine.
Water tank not filled or not
correctly positioned.
Unsuitable type of coffee.
Beans no longer fresh.
Degree of grinding
inappropriate for beans.
Beans are not falling into
the grinding unit (beans too
oily).
Foreign objects in the
grinding unit (e.g. grit,
which can be found even in
superior types of coffee).
The brewing unit 18 is
missing, or is not properly
inserted or secured.
Solution
Press coffee dispensing
button again.
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Clean nozzle 9.
Push down sleeve b on
nozzle 9.
Use cold low­fat (1.5% fat)
milk.
Adjust the grinding unit to a
coarser setting.
Use a more coarsely­
ground coffee.
Fill water tank and make
sure it is in the right
position. If necessary,
fill water pipes (see
section "Switching on the
appliance").
Change type of coffee used.
Use fresh beans.
Optimize degree of
grinding.
Gently tap the bean
container.
Call the hotline.
Note: The appliance can
still be used to make pre­
ground coffee.
Insert and secure the
brewing unit 18.
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