Siemens EQ.5 Extra Class Instruction Manual page 45

Problem
Coffee is too "bitter"�
Coffee or milk froth quality
varies considerably�
The coffee grounds are not
compact and are too wet�
Water dripped onto the
inner floor of the appliance
when the drip tray (8) was
removed�
The water filter does not
stay in position in the
water tank (17)�
Restore the unit to its
original factory settings
("Reset").
Display shows
Refill beans! although the
bean container (1) is full,
or the grinding unit does
not grind the beans�
Display shows
Insert brewing unit
Display shows
Clean brewing unit
If you are unable to solve the problem, always call the hotline!
You will find the telephone numbers at the back of these instructions.
Cause
The grinding setting is
too fine or the pre-ground
coffee is too fine.
Unsuitable type of coffee�
Build-up of limescale in the
appliance�
The grinding setting is too
fine or too coarse, or not
enough ground coffee has
been used�
Drip tray (8) removed too
early�
The water filter is not
mounted correctly�
You changed some
settings and want to
discard them�
Beans are not falling into
the grinding unit
(beans too oily)�
Brewing unit (5) is missing
or was not recognised�
Brewing unit (5) is soiled�
Too much pre-ground
coffee in the brewing
unit (5)�
The brewing unit's
mechanism is stiff�
Solution
Adjust the grinding unit to a
coarser setting or use coarser
pre-ground coffee�
Change type of coffee used�
Descale the appliance as
described in the instructions�
Adjust the grinding unit to a
coarser or finer setting, or use
2 level measuring spoons of
ground coffee�
Wait a few seconds after the
last drink was dispensed before
removing the drip tray (8)�
Firmly press the water filter
straight down into the tank
connection�
Turn off the unit with the power
on/off switch O / I (9)� Press and
hold the k off / i (13) and the l
(12) button and turn the appliance
on with the power on/off switch
O / I (9). Confirm by pressing the
start button start (10)� The factory
settings are now activated�
Gently tap the bean container (1)�
Change the type of coffee if
necessary�
When the bean container (1) is
empty, wipe it with a dry cloth�
Switch off the appliance with the
brewing unit (5) in place, wait
three seconds and switch on the
appliance�
Clean brewing unit (5)�
Clean brewing unit (5)�
Pour in no more than 2 level
measuring spoons of ground
coffee�
Remove and clean the brewing
unit, see "Maintenance and daily
cleaning".
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