Siemens EQ500 integral TQ51 Series Information For Use page 67

Fault
Coffee is not dis-
pensed or has slowed
to a trickle.
Set quantity is not
reached.
Coffee has no crema.
Coffee is too acidic.
Coffee is too bitter.
Coffee tastes burnt.
Cause and troubleshooting
Immerse the water filter in water with the opening
1.
facing upwards until no more air bubbles escape.
Reinsert the filter.
2.
→ "Inserting and activating the water filter", Page 49
Appliance is soiled.
Clean the brewing unit.
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Descale and clean the appliance.
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Coffee strength is set too high.
Reduce the strength of your coffee to e.g. "regular".
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→ "Adjusting the coffee strength", Page 54
Type of coffee is not optimal.
Use a coffee variety with a higher proportion of Ro-
▶
busta beans.
Use beans with a darker roast.
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Beans are no longer fresh.
Use fresh beans.
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Grinding level is not appropriate for coffee beans.
Adjust the grinder to a finer setting.
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→ "Adjusting the grinding level", Page 55
Grinding level is set too coarse.
Adjust the grinder to a finer setting.
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→ "Adjusting the grinding level", Page 55
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.
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→ "Adjusting the grinding level", Page 55
Type of coffee is not optimal.
Change the coffee variety.
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Grinding level is set too fine.
Set a coarser grinding level.
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→ "Adjusting the grinding level", Page 55
Type of coffee is not optimal.
Change the coffee variety.
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Coffee temperature setting is too high.
Set the coffee temperature lower.
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→ "Overview of the basic settings", Page 57
Troubleshooting en
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