Siemens EQ.500 TQ503D01 - Childproof lock; Activating the childproof lock; Deactivating the childproof lock; Water filter

en Childproof lock
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Grinding level Setting
Fine grinding level
for dark-roasted
beans.
Turn rotary selector
counter-clockwise.
Coarse grinding
level for light-roas-
ted beans.
Turn rotary selector
clockwise.
The 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
You can use a water filter to minimize
limescale deposits and reduce impurit-
ies in the water.
Insert water filter
ATTENTION!
Possible damage to the appliance due
to limescale build-up.
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Change the water filter in good time.
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Change the water filter after
2months at the latest.
Note:If "Replace water filter" is shown
on the display, replace the water filter.
If you are not inserting a new filter, se-
lect "No filter" and follow the instruc-
tions on the display.
1. Immerse the water filter in a glass of
water until the air escapes.
→Fig.
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2. Press ⁠.
3. Press or "Water filter" and ⁠.
4. Use or to select "New filter"
or "Replace water filter" and press
⁠.
5. Note:If you are not inserting a new
filter, select "No filter" in the menu
settings.
Push the water filter firmly into the
water tank and press ⁠.
→Fig.
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6. Fill the water tank up to the "max"
mark and press ⁠.
7. Remove the milk container on the
left of the appliance.
8. Place a container with a capacity of
1litre under the outlet system and
press ⁠.
a The filter will be rinsed and the fol-
lowing message displayed: "Rinsing
complete.".
a The appliance is ready to use.
Tips
¡ You should also change your water
filter for reasons of hygiene.
¡ With a water filter you need to de-
scale your appliance less frequently.
¡ If your appliance has not been used
for a long period, for example if you
were on holiday, you should rinse
the water filter before use by dis-
pensing a cup of hot water.
¡ The water filter can be purchased
from retailers or Customer Service.
→"Accessories", Page51
¡ Learn how to insert the water filter.
→"Insert water filter", Page58
Childproof lock
You can lock the appliance, to protect
children against scalding and burns.