Siemens EQ.500 integral User Manual

en Cleaning and servicing
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ance including the outlet system,
milk system, trays and brewing
unit.
Note:The appliance will rinse itself
automatically if you switch it on when
it is cold or switch it off after it has
dispensed coffee. The system is
therefore self-cleaning.
11.4 Cleaning the drip tray
and coffee dregs con-
tainer
Clean and empty the drip tray and
coffee dregs container every day to
prevent deposits.
1. Open the door.
2. Pull the drip tray and the coffee
dregs container forwards and out.
3. Remove and clean the drip plate.
4. Empty and clean the drip tray and
coffee dregs container.
5. Clean the appliance interior and
the drip tray holder.
6.
Tip
If you press both brackets in, you
can then remove the mechanical
fill level indicator more easily.
1
2
Remove the mechanical fill level in-
dicator and clean with a damp
cloth.
7. Assemble the drip tray, drip plate,
coffee dregs container and mech-
anical fill level indicator and insert
in the appliance.
8. Close the door.
11.5 Cleaning the ground cof-
fee compartment
Tip:You can clean the ground coffee
compartment in the dishwasher.
1. Pull out the ground coffee com-
partment by the open lid.
→Fig.
5
2. Clean the ground coffee compart-
ment with washing-up liquid.
→Fig.
6
3. Dry the ground coffee compart-
ment and insert it into the appli-
ance.
11.6 Cleaning the milk sys-
tem
Clean the milk system regularly.
WARNING
Risk of burns!
The milk system can become ex-
tremely hot.
▶
Never touch the milk system when
it is hot.
▶
Allow the hot milk system to cool
down before touching it.
ATTENTION!
The appliance may be damaged by
improper cleaning.
▶
Do not put the cover of the outlet
system in the dishwasher.
Tips
¡ If you want to give the milk system
a particularly thorough clean, you
can use the "Clean milk system"
service programme.
→"Using the milk system cleaning
programme", Page65

Siemens EQ.500 integral Specifications

General

Water Tank Capacity	1.7 l
Pump Pressure	15 bar
Milk Frother	Yes
Grinder	Ceramic Grinder
Dimensions	373 x 276 x 452 mm
Coffee Options	Espresso, Coffee, Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato
One-Touch Function	Yes
Milk System	Integrated Milk Container
Coffee Bean Capacity	270 g
Display	TFT Display
Color	Black
Power Consumption	1500 W
Type	Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Information

Installation and Connection

Installing and Connecting the Appliance

Remove protective film, place on stable surface, connect to earthed socket.

Before Using for the First Time

Initial Start-up Procedure

Configure settings for initial start-up after connecting the appliance.

Filling the Water Tank

Filling the Coffee Bean Container

Setting Water Hardness

Basic Operation

Switching Appliance On/Off

How to turn the appliance on and off, including rinsing process.

Dispensing Drinks

General guide on how to prepare a drink of your choice.

Dispensing Coffee from Fresh Beans

Step-by-step guide to making coffee from whole beans.

Dispensing Coffee from Ground Coffee

Instructions for using ground coffee, with limitations noted.

Dispensing Drinks with Milk Froth

How to prepare drinks that require milk froth.

Using the Milk Container

Dispensing Coffee Drinks with Milk Froth

Detailed steps for making coffee drinks with milk froth.

Dispensing Milk Froth

Dispensing Hot Water

Drink Settings

How to adjust coffee strength, volume, and other preferences.

Grinder Adjustment

Adjusting Grinding Level

How to set the grinder for optimal coffee bean grinding.

Water Filter

Inserting and Activating the Water Filter

Childproof Lock

Basic Settings

Overview of Basic Settings

Changing Basic Settings

Cleaning and Servicing

Suitable Cleaning Agents

Information on safe cleaning agents and precautions.

Cleaning the Appliance Exterior

Cleaning Drip Tray and Coffee Dregs Container

Daily cleaning of the drip tray and coffee dregs container.

Cleaning Ground Coffee Compartment

Cleaning the Milk System

Regular cleaning of the milk system to maintain hygiene.

Cleaning the Milk Container

How to clean the milk container components.

Cleaning the Brewing Unit

How to regularly remove and clean the brewing unit.

Service Programmes

Resetting Service Programmes

Milk System Cleaning Programme

Descaling Programme

Guide to running the descaling programme.

Cleaning Programme

Using calc'nClean Programme

Combining cleaning and descaling for comprehensive maintenance.

Troubleshooting

Appliance Not Responding

Solutions for when the appliance stops working.

No Coffee Dispensed

Troubleshooting steps for issues with coffee dispensing.

No Milk Froth Dispensed

Solutions for problems with milk froth dispensing.

No Milk Intake

Milk Froth Too Cold

No Hot Water Dispensed

Milk System Assembly Issues

Appliance Not Dispensing Drinks

General issues when no drinks are dispensed.

Water Leaks

Brewing Unit Removal Issues

Appliance Cannot Be Operated

Solutions for when the appliance is unresponsive or in demo mode.

Grinder Not Starting

Troubleshooting steps when the grinder does not operate.

Grinder Not Grinding Beans

Issues with the grinder not processing coffee beans.

Door Closure Detection Error

Drip Tray Emptying Error

Water Tank Refill Error

Water Tank Refill Error (Water Filter)

Brewing Unit Cleaning Error

Restart Appliance Prompt

Variable Drink Quality

Slow or No Coffee Dispensing

Troubleshooting for slow dispensing or blockages.

Incorrect Quantity Dispensed

Coffee Too Acidic

Coffee Too Bitter

Coffee Tastes Burnt

Wet or Uncompact Coffee Grounds

Customer Service

Product and Production Numbers

Technical Specifications