Siemens EQ.500 classic - Cleaning the Milk System; Cleaning the Brewing Unit; Service Programmes; Cleaning the Ground Coffee Compartment

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12.5 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.
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2. Clean the ground coffee compart-
ment with washing-up liquid.
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3. Dry the ground coffee compart-
ment and insert it into the appli-
ance.
12.6 Cleaning the milk sys-
tem
Clean the milk system regularly. Fol-
low the illustrated instructions at the
beginning of the manual.
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.
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12.7 Cleaning the brewing
unit
In addition to automatic rinsing, also
remove and clean the brewing unit
regularly. Follow the illustrated in-
structions at the beginning of the
manual.
WARNING
Risk of burns!
Some parts of the appliance become
very hot.
▶ Never touch hot appliance parts.
▶ Allow hot appliance parts to cool
down before touching.
ATTENTION!
The appliance may be damaged by
improper cleaning.
▶ Do not use washing-up liquid.
▶ Do not use cleaning agents con-
taining vinegar or acids.
▶ Do not clean in the dishwasher.
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Note:The door can only be closed if
the brewing unit and drip tray are in-
serted correctly.
12.8 Service programmes
After certain time intervals, your appli-
ance will recommend that you use
the service programmes. Use the ser-
vice programmes to clean your appli-
ance thoroughly.
ATTENTION!
Improper cleaning and descaling or a
delay in doing so may damage the
appliance.
▶ Immediately perform the descaling
process in accordance with the in-
structions.
▶ Only put cleaning tablets in the
ground coffee compartment.
▶ Do not put descaling tablets or
other products in the ground cof-
fee compartment.
Notes
¡ The display indicates the progress
of the descaling or cleaning pro-
cess.