Siemens EQ.500 classic Notice D'utilisation page 71

Fault
Coffee is not dispensed or
has slowed to a trickle.
Set quantity is not reached.
Coffee has no crema.
Coffee is too acidic.
Coffee is too bitter.
Cause
Grinding level is set too fine.
Heavy build-up of limescale
in the appliance.
Air is in the water filter.
Appliance is soiled.
Coffee strength is set too
high.
Type of coffee is not optimal.
Beans are no longer fresh.
Grinding level is not appro-
priate for coffee beans.
Grinding level is set too
coarse.
Type of coffee is not optimal.
Grinding level is set too fine.
Type of coffee is not optimal.
Troubleshooting en
troubleshooting
Set a coarser grinding level.
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→ "Adjusting the grinding level",
Page 57
Descale the appliance.
▶
→ "Using the descaling pro-
gramme", Page 65
Immerse the water filter in water
1.
with the opening facing upwards
until no more air bubbles escape.
Reinsert the filter.
2.
→ "Inserting and activating the wa-
ter filter", Page 57
Clean the brewing unit.
▶
→ "Cleaning brewing unit", Page 63
Descale and clean the appliance.
▶
→ "Using calc'nClean", Page 65
Reduce the strength of your coffee
▶
to e.g. "regular".
→ "Adjusting the coffee strength",
Page 56
Use a coffee variety with a higher
▶
proportion of Robusta beans.
Use beans with a darker roast.
▶
Use fresh beans.
▶
Adjust the grinder to a finer setting.
▶
→ "Adjusting the grinding level",
Page 57
Adjust the grinder to a finer setting.
▶
→ "Adjusting the grinding level",
Page 57
Use a coffee variety with a higher
▶
proportion of Robusta beans.
Use beans with a darker roast.
▶
Set a coarser grinding level.
▶
→ "Adjusting the grinding level",
Page 57
Change the coffee variety.
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