Coffee-Making Tips; Troubleshooting - Siemens TC 3A Series Instruction Manual

Let the machine cool down for five
minutes before brewing a fresh pot.

Coffee-making tips

Store ground coffee in a cool place; you
can also freeze it.
Once a package of coffee has been
opened, close it tightly to maintain its
aroma.
How the coffee beans are roasted affects
their taste and aroma.
Darker roast = more flavour
Lighter roast = more acidity
Cleaning
W Risk of electric shock!
Never immerse the device in water or place
it in the dishwasher!
Don't steam­clean the appliance.
Unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
■ Clean all parts that came into contact
with coffee after each use.
■ Clean the coffee machine's exterior with
a damp cloth; do not use strong or abra­
sive cleaning agents.
■ Wipe out the water tank 1; do not use a
hard brush.
■ All detachable parts are dishwasher­safe.
Descaling
The appliance must be descaled regularly,
but at the latest when
■ the brewing time becomes more pro­
longed
■ excessive steam is emitted
■ the appliance makes more noise.
Regular descaling
■ makes your appliance last longer
■ ensures proper function
■ prevents excessive steam
■ speeds up the brewing process
■ saves energy
Descale the machine with a commercial
descaling agent.
■ Switch off the machine and allow it to
cool.
■ Place the glass carafe 6 with the lid
closed on the coffee machine.
■ Prepare the descaling solution according
to the manufacturer's instructions and
pour it into the water tank 1.
■ Leave the solution in the machine for
5 minutes and then switch the machine
on.
■ Switch off the machine after one minute
and wait a further 10 minutes.
■ Repeat this procedure at least three
times, more often if there is a large
amount of limescale.
■ Allow the remaining descaling solution to
run through.
■ After descaling, run two brewing cycles
with clean water but without coffee. Do
not fill the tank with more than 6 cups of
water.
■ Wash all parts and the glass carafe
thoroughly.

Troubleshooting

The machine takes noticeably longer or
switches itself off before the brewing pro­
cess is complete.
The machine needs descaling.
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■ Descale the machine as per the instruc­
tions.
Tip: Descale the appliance more frequently
if the water has a high lime content.
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