Siemens EQ300 TF301E09 Instructions For Use Manual page 51

Fault
Coffee is not dis-
pensed or has slowed
to a trickle.
Set quantity is not
reached.
Milk or milk-based
drinks are too hot.
Milk froth is too thin,
and there is a loud
suction noise.
Milk or milk-based
drinks are too cold.
Coffee has no crema.
Coffee is too acidic.
Coffee is too bitter.
Cause and troubleshooting
▶ Clean the brewing unit.
▶ Descale and clean the appliance.
Residues of limescale remover are blocking the water
tank.
Remove the water tank.
1.
Clean the water tank thoroughly.
2.
Coffee strength is set too high.
Reduce the coffee strength.
▶
There is too little milk in the glass or cup.
Use more milk.
1.
Change the frothing time.
2.
There is too much milk in the glass or cup.
Use less milk.
1.
Change the frothing time.
2.
Milk in the glass or cup is too cold.
▶ Use lukewarm milk.
Type of coffee is not optimal.
▶ Use a coffee variety with a higher proportion of Ro-
busta beans.
Use beans with a darker roast.
▶
Beans are no longer fresh.
▶ Use fresh beans.
Grinding level is not appropriate for coffee beans.
▶ Adjust the grinder to a finer setting.
→ "Adjusting the grinding level", Page 44
Grinding level is set too coarse.
Adjust the grinder to a finer setting.
▶
→ "Adjusting the grinding level", Page 44
Type of coffee is not optimal.
Use a coffee variety with a higher proportion of Ro-
▶
busta beans.
▶ Use beans with a darker roast.
Grinding level is set too fine.
▶ Set a coarser grinding level.
→ "Adjusting the grinding level", Page 44
Type of coffee is not optimal.
Change the coffee variety.
▶
Troubleshooting en
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