Siemens EQ.700 integral, User Manual

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Water filter
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ATTENTION!
Risk of damage to the grinder. The
grinder may be damaged if the grind-
ing level is not set properly.
▶
Only set the grinding level when
the grinder is running.
▶
Select the grinding level using the
rotary selector step by step.
Grinding level Setting
Fine grinding
level for dark-
roasted
beans. Turn rotary se-
lector anticlock-
wise.
Coarse grind-
ing level for
light-roasted
beans. Turn rotary se-
lector clockwise.
The grinding level setting only has
an effect after the second cup of
coffee.
Tip:
If the coffee is only dispensed
drop by drop, set a coarser grinding
level.
If the coffee is too thin with too little
crema, set a finer grinding level.
Water filter
9 Water filter
Water filter
You can use a water filter to minimise
limescale deposits and reduce impur-
ities in the water.
9.1 Inserting the water filter
ATTENTION!
Possible damage to the appliance
due to limescale build-up.
▶
Change the water filter in good
time.
▶
Change the water filter after
2 months at the latest.
▶
Observe the display messages.
1.
Press ⁠.
2.
Press "INTENZA filter" and follow
the instructions on the display.
9.2 Changing or removing the
water filter
You can also operate your appliance
without a water filter.
1.
Press ⁠.
2.
Press "INTENZA filter".
3.
Press "Replace" or "Remove" and
follow the instructions on the dis-
play.
Tips
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You should also change your wa-
ter filter for reasons of hygiene.
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With a water filter you need to de-
scale your appliance less fre-
quently.
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If you use a water filter, your coffee
will be more flavoursome.
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If your appliance has not been
used for a long time, for example if
you were on holiday, you should
rinse the water filter before use by
dispensing a cup of hot water.
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The water filter can be purchased
from retailers or customer service.
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Childproof lock
10 Childproof lock
Childproof lock
You can lock the appliance, to pro-
tect children against scalding and
burns.
10.1 Activating the child-
proof lock
Requirement:
The appliance is
switched on.