Adjusting The Grinding Unit; Checking The Water Hardness; Tips On Energy Saving - Siemens TK76K573 Instruction Manual

Important: The selected amount
in ml is an approximate value and
can vary significantly as a result of
crema forming, the grind setting or
the type of milk used, etc�

Adjusting the grinding unit

The rotary selector (16) on the top of the
appliance adjusts the degree of grinding
from coarse to fine as required.
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Warning:
Adjust the grinding unit only
while it is running� Otherwise the
appliance may be damaged�
1� Deploy the appliance fully
(see "Deployment system")�
2� In the drink selection menu, select
�
Espresso
3� Press start stop (8)�
4� While the grinding unit is running, adjust
the rotary selector (16) from fine
coarse or back as required�
The new setting will not become
apparent until after the second
cup of coffee�
For dark roast coffee beans,
choose a finer grind, for lighter
beans a coarser grind�

Checking the water hardness

The water hardness setting can be adjusted
on this appliance� It is important to set the
water hardness correctly, so that the appli-
ance indicates accurately when the descal-
ing programme should be run� The factory
setting for the water hardness is 4�
You can check the water hardness using
the enclosed test strip or by asking your
local water supplier. Dip the test strip briefly
in water, gently shake off any drips, and
check the result after one minute�
Water hardness levels and settings:
Level Water hardness
German (°dH) French (°fH)
1 1-7
2 8-14
3 15-21
4 22-30

Tips on energy saving

► After approx� 30 minutes (factory
setting), the appliance will switch off
automatically and will not require any
more energy�
► The default time can be shortened
(see "Auto off after" under "Displaying
to settings")�
► If the appliance is not in use, switch it
off with the on off button�
► If possible, do not interrupt coffee
or milk froth dispensing� Stopping a
process prematurely results in higher
energy consumption and the drip tray
fills up more quickly.
► Always descale the appliance when
Service - descale
"Descaling") to avoid a build-up of
limescale� Limescale residue results in
higher energy consumption�
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