How do you get your Siemens EQ9 ready for use?
You want to enjoy your new Siemens EQ9 coffee machine as soon as possible. But before you can make a cup of coffee, you have to get it ready for use. In this article, we'll help you with this. We'll explain how to get the machine ready for use step by step.
Get started with your Siemens EQ9
We'll explain how you get your Siemens EQ9 ready for use step by step. These are the steps we'll go through:
- Step 1. remove the protective foil
- Step 2. turn on the coffee machine
- Step 3. set the right language
- Step 4. adjust the water hardness
- Step 5. fill the bean hopper
- Step 6. fill the water tank
Necessities:
- 1.5L container
Step 1: set the right language
- remove the protective foil from the machine.
- plug the connector into the socket.
- turn the machine on with the 'On/Off' button.
- the preset language appears on the display.
- choose the desired language with the dial.
- press the right navigation button to confirm.
Step 2: adjust the water hardness
The preset water hardness is level 4.
- briefly dip the test strip in clean tap water.
- allow the water to drip off the test strip for 1 minute.
- the number of red squares indicates the water hardness of your tap water.
- adjust the water hardness with the dial.
- tap the right navigation button to confirm.
Step 3: fill the bean hopper
- open the lid.
- fill the bean hopper with coffee beans.
- close the lid.
Step 4: refill the water tank
- place a container under the coffee outlet.
- grab the handle on the side of the water tank and take the water tank out of the machine while it's tilted to the side.
- fill the water tank till the 'max' level.
- place the water tank back in the holder.
- the water starts heating up and water is coming from the outlet.
- when the symbols on the display and the 'On/Off' button light up, the machine is ready for use.
How often do you clean your Siemens coffee machine?
You can prevent blockages and defects if you clean your coffee machine in time. That way, you get the best coffee and take care of the coffee machine in a hygienic way. This is how you maintain it:
- Clean the milk system: after every preparation with milk
- Clean the brew group: once per month
- Replace the water filter: every 2 months
- Descaling: every 4 months or when the machine gives a notification.
Article by:
Ruben
Coffee Machine Expert.
