Siemens TQ505DF Series - Water Filter

en Basic operation
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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 counter-
clockwise.
Coarse grind-
ing level for
light-roasted
beans.
Turn rotary se-
lector 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.
8.12 Water filter
You can use a water filter to minimise
limescale deposits and reduce impur-
ities in the water.
Inserting and activating the 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,
select "No filter" and follow the in-
structions on the display.
1. Immerse the water filter in a glass
of water and press the sides to-
gether lightly until no more air
bubbles rise to the surface.
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2. Press ⁠.
3. Use or to select "Water fil-
ter" and press ⁠.
4. Use or to select "New fil-
ter" 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 ⁠.
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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: "Rins-
ing complete.".
a The appliance is ready to use.
Tips
¡ You should also change your wa-
ter filter for reasons of hygiene.
¡ With a water filter you need to de-
scale your appliance less fre-
quently.
¡ 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.
¡ The water filter can be purchased
from retailers or customer service.
→"Accessories", Page50
¡ Learn how to insert the water filter.
→"Inserting and activating the wa-
ter filter", Page58