Siemens TQ5 Series User Manual page 36

en Rectifying faults
Errors
Coffee is too acidic.
Coffee is too bitter.
Coffee tastes burnt.
Coffee grounds are not com-
pact and are too wet.
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Cause
Grinding level is set too
coarse.
Type of coffee is not optimal.
Grinding level is set too fine.
Type of coffee is not optimal.
Grinding level is set too fine.
Type of coffee is not optimal.
Coffee temperature setting is
too high.
The grinding level is not set
optimally.
Too little ground coffee.
Beans are too oily.
Troubleshooting
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Adjust the grinder to a finer setting.
→ "Adjusting the grinding level",
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Use a coffee variety with a higher pro-
portion of Robusta beans.
▶ Use beans with a darker roast.
▶ Set a coarser grinding level.
→ "Adjusting the grinding level",
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▶ Change the coffee variety.
▶ Set a coarser grinding level.
→ "Adjusting the grinding level",
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▶ Change the coffee variety.
▶
Set the coffee temperature lower.
→ "Overview of the basic settings",
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▶ Adjust the grinder to a coarser or
finer setting.
→ "Adjusting the grinding level",
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▶
Use 2 level measuring spoons of
ground coffee.
▶
Use a different type of bean.