Siemens EQ300 TF30 Series Specification sheet

EQ300 TF30...
Fully automatic
espresso machine
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Table of contents
1 Safety...........................................8
1.1 General information................... 8
1.2 Intended use.............................. 8
1.3 Restriction on user group.......... 8
1.4 Safety information...................... 8
2 Environmental protection and
saving energy............................12
2.1 Disposing of packaging .......... 12
2.2 Tips for saving energy............. 12
3 Installation and connection......12
3.1 Scope of delivery..................... 12
3.2 Installing and connecting the
appliance................................. 12
4 Familiarising yourself with
your appliance...........................13
4.1 Appliance ................................ 13
4.2 Control panel........................... 13
4.3 Display..................................... 14
5 Accessories...............................14
6 Before using for the first time ..15
6.1 Preparing and cleaning the
appliance................................. 15
6.2 Performing initial start-up ........ 15
6.3 General information................. 15
6.4 Water filter1.............................. 16
7 Basic operation .........................17
7.1 Switching the appliance on
or off ........................................ 17
7.2 Dispensing beverages ............ 17
7.3 Dispensing a coffee drink
made from fresh beans........... 17
7.4 Dispensing drinks with milk .... 18
7.5 Dispensing a coffee drink
with milk................................... 18
7.6 Frothing up milk ...................... 18
7.7 Drink settings .......................... 18
8 Grinder.......................................19
8.1 Adjusting the grinding level..... 20
9 Cup heater1................................20
9.1 Activating and deactivating
the cup heater1........................ 20
10 Basic settings..........................20
10.1 Changing the basic set-
tings....................................... 20
10.2 Overview of basic settings .... 21
11 Cleaning and servicing ...........21
11.1 Dishwasher-safe compon-
ents........................................ 22
11.2 Cleaning agent ...................... 22
11.3 Cleaning the appliance ......... 23
11.4 Cleaning the drip tray and
coffee dregs container .......... 23
11.5 Cleaning the milk frother ....... 23
11.6 Cleaning the brewing unit ..... 24
11.7 Service programmes ............. 24
12 Troubleshooting......................26
13 Transportation, storage and
disposal ...................................31
13.1 Activating frost protection ..... 31
13.2 Disposing of old appliance ... 31
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14 Customer Service....................31
14.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD)........ 32
14.2 Warranty conditions............... 32
15 Technical specifications.........32

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1 Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 General information
¡Read this instruction manual carefully.
¡Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.
¡Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
1.2 Intended use
Only use this appliance:
¡for preparing hot drinks.
¡in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡up to an altitude of max. 2000m above sea level.
1.3 Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by
people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or
inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are
supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless
they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised.
Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance
and power cable.
1.4 Safety information
WARNING‒Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap
themselves up in it and suffocate.
▶Keep packaging material away from children.
▶Do not let children play with packaging material.

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Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to
suffocate.
▶Keep small parts away from children.
▶Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
▶Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the
specifications on the rating plate.
▶Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur-
rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
▶The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in-
stallation must be properly installed.
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
▶Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
▶Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always
unplug the appliance at the mains.
▶If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-
plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶Call customer services. →Page31
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
▶Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained
specialist staff.
▶Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser-
vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water.
▶Liquids must not be spilled on the appliance plug connection.
▶Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
▶Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
▶Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance.

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WARNING‒Risk of fire!
The appliance will become hot.
▶Ventilate the appliance adequately.
▶Never operate the appliance in a cupboard.
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved
adapters.
▶Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
▶Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufac-
turer.
▶If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available,
please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation
adapted.
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.
WARNING‒Risk of scalding!
Freshly prepared drinks are very hot.
▶Leave drinks to cool down if necessary.
▶Do not let escaping liquids or steam come into contact with
your skin.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Improper use of the appliance may endanger the user.
▶To avoid injuries, only use the appliance for its intended pur-
pose.
Trapped fingers when closing the appliance door.
▶Be careful of your fingers when closing the appliance door.
The grinder rotates.
▶Never reach into the grinder.
WARNING‒Danger: Magnetism!
The appliance contains permanent magnets. These may affect
electronic implants, e.g. pacemakers or insulin pumps.
▶People with electronic implants must stand at least 10 cm away
from the appliance.

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▶This minimum distance of 10 cm must also be observed for the
water tank when removed.
WARNING‒Risk of harm to health!
Soiling on the appliance may be harmful to health.
▶To ensure hygiene, follow the cleaning instructions for the appli-
ance.

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2 Environmental protec-
tion and saving energy
2.1 Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environ-
mentally compatible and can be re-
cycled.
▶Sort the individual components by
type and dispose of them separ-
ately.
2.2 Tips for saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your
appliance will use less power.
Set the interval for automatic switch-
off to the smallest value.
aIf the appliance is not being used,
it will switch itself off earlier.
→"Basic settings", Page20
Do not interrupt the dispensing pro-
cess prematurely.
aThe amount of water or milk that is
heated is used optimally.
Descale the appliance regularly.
aLimescale deposits increase the
appliance's energy consumption.
3 Installation and con-
nection
3.1 Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for
any damage in transit and complete-
ness of the delivery.
Note:Different accessories are en-
closed depending on the appliance
model. This accessory is shown in a
frame with a dashed line.
→Fig. 1
A
Fully automatic coffee ma-
chine
B
Milk frother
C
User manual
D
Cleaning tablet 1
E
Descaling tablet 1
F
Water filter 1
1Depending on the appliance spe-
cifications
3.2 Installing and connecting
the appliance
ATTENTION!
Risk of damage to the appliance. If
the appliance is not started up cor-
rectly, it may be damaged.
▶Use the appliance in frost-free
rooms only.
▶If the appliance has been transpor-
ted or stored below 0°C, wait
3hours at room temperature be-
fore starting it up.
▶After plugging in, always wait ap-
prox.5seconds.
1. Place the appliance on a level, wa-
ter-resistant surface that is capable
of bearing its weight.
2. Using the mains plug, connect the
appliance to an earthed socket
that has been correctly installed.

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4 Familiarising yourself
with your appliance
4.1 Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts
of your appliance here.
Note:Individual details and colours
may differ, depending on the appli-
ance model.
→Fig. 2
1
Water tank
2
Cover for water tank
3
Cup heater1
4
Display
5
Rotary selector for grinder
setting
6
On/off button
1Depending on the appliance spe-
cifications
7
Aroma lid
8
Bean container
9
Control panel
10
Milk frother holder
11
Brewing unit
12
Rating plate
13
Milk frother
14
Outlet system
15
Brewing chamber door
16
Drip tray
17
Drip pan
18
Filling state indicator, mech-
anical
19
Drip grate
20
Coffee dregs container
1Depending on the appliance spe-
cifications
4.2 Control panel
You can use the control panel to con-
figure all functions of your appliance
and to obtain information about the
operating status.
Switch the appliance
on or off.
Dispense espresso.
¡Dispense caffe
crema
¡Display navigation
"<" back without
saving
1Depending on the appliance spe-
cifications
¡Dispense cap-
puccino
¡Display navigation
down
¡Dispense latte
macchiato
¡Display navigation
"ok" confirm and
save
Froth milk.
Strength
→"Adjusting the cof-
fee strength",
Page18
1Depending on the appliance spe-
cifications

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Start service pro-
gramme.
→Page24
1Depending on the appliance spe-
cifications
Simultaneously dis-
pense 2 cups of es-
presso or caffe
crema. →Page19
Switch the cup
heater1 on or off.
1Depending on the appliance spe-
cifications
Display
Lights up and display
shows message
¡Fill the water tank
¡Water tank missing
¡Change the water filter
¡is lit
¡is flashing
¡Empty trays
¡Close the brewing chamber
door
LEDs ¡are lit
¡are pulsating
¡are flashing
¡are off
¡ready for use
¡dispensing underway
¡waiting for operation, e.g. with
Calc'nClean
¡not available
4.3 Display
The display shows the selected
drinks, settings and setting options,
as well as messages about the appli-
ance's operating status.
The display shows additional informa-
tion and action steps. The information
is hidden after a short period or by
pressing a button. The action steps
are hidden when they have been
completed.
Note:If no display language is avail-
able in your national language, select
a display language that is available,
e.g. English.
5 Accessories
Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance.
Accessories Retail Customer service
Cleaning tablets TZ80001A
TZ80001B
00312097
00312098
Descaling tablets TZ80002A
TZ80002B
00312094
00312095
Water filter TZ70003 00575491

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Accessories Retail Customer service
Water filter pack of 3 TZ70033A -
Microfibre cloth - 00460770
Care set TZ80004A
TZ80004B
00312105
00312106
first time
6 Before using for the
first time
first time
Prepare the appliance for use.
6.1 Preparing and cleaning
the appliance
Remove the protective foils and
clean the appliance and individual
parts. Follow the illustrated instruc-
tions at the beginning of this manual.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable beans can block up the
grinder.
▶Only use pure, roasted bean mixes
that are suitable for use in fully
automatic coffee or espresso ma-
chines.
▶Do not use glazed coffee beans.
▶Do not use caramelised coffee
beans.
▶Do not use coffee beans that have
been treated with additives con-
taining sugar.
▶Do not add ground coffee.
→Fig. 3- 10
Note:Fill the water tank each day
with fresh, cold, non-carbonated wa-
ter.
Tip:To keep the coffee beans at
their best, store them in a sealed
container in a cool place.
You can keep the coffee beans in the
bean container for several days
without them losing their aroma.
6.2 Performing initial start-up
After connecting the appliance to the
power supply, configure the settings
for the language selection. The lan-
guage selection step only appears
when the machine is switched on for
the first time.
1. Press to switch on the appli-
ance.
aThe display will show the language
that is preset.
2. Press button re-
peatedly until the display shows
the required language.
3. To confirm that you want to use
these settings, press "ok" button
⁠.
aThe appliance is rinsed. When the
display shows "Choose beverage",
the appliance is ready for use.
Tip:You can change the language at
any time.
→"Basic settings", Page20
6.3 General information
Please bear this information in mind
so that you can get the best out of
your appliance.
Notes
¡The appliance has been pro-
grammed at the factory with stand-
ard settings for optimum operation.

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¡The grinder has been factory-set
for optimum operation. If coffee is
only dispensed drop by drop or is
too thin and with too little crema,
you can adjust the grinding level
when the grinder is running.
→"Adjusting the grinding level",
Page20
¡During operation water droplets
may form at the ventilation slits.
¡If you do not perform any actions
on the appliance for a certain
period, it will switch off automatic-
ally. You can change the duration
in the basic settings.
¡For technical reasons steam can
escape from the appliance.
¡If you press a button, a signal tone
sounds. You can deactivate the
signal tone in the basic settings.
Tip:Check and set the water hard-
ness before using your appliance.
Note
The first beverage will not yet have its
full aroma if:
¡You are using the appliance for the
first time.
¡You have run a service pro-
gramme.
¡You have not used the appliance
for a long time.
Do not drink the beverage.
Tip:You will get a stable, fine-pored
crema after you have started up your
appliance and dispensed a few cups.
6.4 Water filter1
You can use a water filter to minimise
limescale deposits and reduce impur-
ities in the water.
Inserting or replacing a water filter
If you have to change the inserted
water filter, lights up on the dis-
play.
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.
Requirement:The appliance is
switched on.
1. Press and hold buttons and
simultaneously for at
least 3 seconds.
2. Press button until the
display shows "W. hardness".
3. Confirm with "ok" button
⁠.
4. Press button until the
display shows "Water filter".
5. Confirm with "ok" button
⁠.
aThe display shows "Filter act.".
6. Immerse the water filter in a glass
of water with the opening facing up
and press the sides together lightly
until no more air bubbles rise to
the surface.
→Fig. 7
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7. Set the water hardness on the
aroma ring of the water filter.
‒Press the water filter firmly into
the empty water tank.
→Fig. 8
You can find out the water hard-
ness from your local water sup-
plier.
8. Fill the water tank with water up to
the max mark.
9. Insert water tank into the appli-
ance.
10. Place a container with a capacity
of at least 1.0l under the outlet.
11. Press the "ok" button
to save the setting
and start rinsing.
aWater will now flow through the fil-
ter.
12. Press "<" button to exit
the menu.
13. Empty the container.
aThe appliance is ready to use.
Removing the water filter
You can also operate your appliance
without a water filter.
1. Remove the water filter.
2. Set the water hardness.
→"Basic settings", Page20
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 you use a water filter, your coffee
will be more flavoursome.
¡The water filter can be purchased
from retailers or customer service.
→"Accessories", Page14
operation
7 Basic operation
operation
7.1 Switching the appliance
on or off
▶Press ⁠.
When the appliance is switched on
or off, it will rinse itself automatic-
ally. When switched off, the appli-
ance will emit steam into the drip
tray for cleaning. The appliance will
not rinse itself if the appliance is
still warm when switched on or if
no beverage was dispensed be-
fore it was switched off.
7.2 Dispensing beverages
Find out how to prepare a drink of
your choice.
WARNING
Risk of scalding!
Freshly prepared drinks are very hot.
▶Leave drinks to cool down if ne-
cessary.
▶Do not let escaping liquids or
steam come into contact with your
skin.
7.3 Dispensing a coffee drink
made from fresh beans
1. Place a cup under the outlet sys-
tem.
2. To set the coffee strength, press
the button repeatedly.
3. Press button or ⁠.
aThe coffee is brewed and then dis-
pensed into the cup.
Tip:To stop the current dispensing
step early, press the or
button.

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7.4 Dispensing drinks with
milk
You can make coffee drinks with milk
or froth up milk.
WARNING
Risk of burns!
The milk frother gets very hot.
▶Let the milk frother cool down be-
fore you touch it.
ATTENTION!
Milk residues can dry on surfaces
and are difficult to remove.
▶Clean the milk frother after each
use.
Tips
¡You can also use plant-based al-
ternatives to milk, e.g. soya milk.
¡The quality of the milk froth de-
pends on the type of milk or plant-
based alternative used.
7.5 Dispensing a coffee drink
with milk
You can choose between cap-
puccino and lattemacchiato.
1. Fill a large cup or a large glass
with approx. 100 ml milk for cap-
puccino or approx. 150 ml milk for
latte macchiato.
2. Place the cup or glass under the
outlet system.
3. Slide the outlet system and milk
frother right down.
4. To set the coffee strength, press
the button repeatedly.
5. Press button or
⁠.
aThe milk is first frothed up in the
cup or glass. The coffee is then
brewed and dispensed into the
cup or the glass.
Tip:To stop the current dispensing
step early, press the or
button.
7.6 Frothing up milk
1. Fill a large cup or a large glass
with approx. 100 ml milk.
2. Place the cup or glass under the
outlet system.
3. Slide the outlet system and milk
frother right down.
4. Press the button.
aThe milk is frothed up.
Note:To stop the dispensing pro-
cess early, press the button.
7.7 Drink settings
Prepare a drink according to your
taste.
Adjusting the coffee strength
Before making a drink, you can ad-
just the coffee strength.
▶To adjust the coffee strength,
press the button repeatedly.
Very mild
Mild
Normal
Strong
Very strong
aromaIntense1
1Depending on the model
Note:The coffee strength selected is
then active for all drinks made with
coffee.
Adjusting the filling level
You can adjust the filling level of your
drinks.
1. Place a cup under the outlet sys-
tem.

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2. Press and hold button or
for 3seconds.
aDispensing takes place, with the
button selected flashing.
aThe display shows the progress.
→Fig. 11
3. Once the required filling level is
reached, press the button selected
to stop.
Notes
¡The new filling level is only appar-
ent when the next drink is dis-
pensed.
¡You can set the filling level
between 25-60ml for espresso or
80-200ml for caffe crema.
¡The appliance always brews a min-
imum quantity of approx. 25ml for
espresso and approx. 80ml for
caffe crema.
Tip:You can change the settings at
any time.
→"Basic settings", Page20
Adjusting the frothing time
You can adjust the frothing time of
your drinks.
1. Fill a large cup or a large glass
with approx. 100 ml milk for cap-
puccino or approx. 150 ml milk for
latte macchiato.
2. Place the cup or glass under the
outlet system.
3. Slide the outlet system and milk
frother right down.
4. Press and hold button ,
or for
3seconds.
aThe milk is frothed up, and the but-
ton selected flashes.
aThe display shows the progress.
→Fig. 11
5. Once the required frothing time is
reached, press the button selected
to stop.
Notes
¡You can set a limited time depend-
ing on the drink.
¡Setting the frothing time has no im-
pact on the filling level.
Tip:You can change the settings at
any time.
→"Basic settings", Page20
Dispensing two cups at once
Depending on your beverage, you
can make 2 cups at the same time.
1. Press the button.
aThe display shows "Double cup
on" for 5 seconds.
2. Place two cups on the left and
right under the outlet system.
3. Press button or ⁠.
aThe LED in the button pulses.
aThe drink is prepared in 2 steps.
The beans are ground in 2 grind-
ing operations.
aThe drink is brewed and then runs
into the cup.
4. Wait until the process is complete.
5. To switch off the double cup func-
tion, press the button.
Notes
¡You can set the double cup func-
tion for or only.
¡If you have set the double cup
function, you cannot dispense
other drinks.
¡If you do not press any other but-
ton within 90 seconds, the appli-
ance automatically switches to the
"Double cup off" setting.
8 Grinder
Your appliance has an adjustable
grinder, which you can use to cus-
tomise the grinding level of your cof-
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8.1 Adjusting the grinding
level
Set the desired grinding level while
the coffee beans are being ground.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
The grinder rotates.
▶Never reach into the grinder.
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 lightly
roasted beans
Turn rotary se-
lector anticlock-
wise.
Coarse grind-
ing level for
dark-roasted
beans
Turn rotary se-
lector clockwise.
The grinding level setting only
takes effect after the second cup.
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.
9 Cup heater1
You can use the cup heater to pre-
heat your cups.
9.1 Activating and deactivat-
ing the cup heater1
WARNING
Risk of burns!
The cup heater1 can become very
hot.
▶Never touch the cup heater1 while
hot.
▶Allow the hot cup heater1 to cool
down before touching it.
Tip:Place the cups with their base
on the cup heater to warm them to
optimum effect1.
▶To activate or deactivate the cup
heater1, press the button.
10 Basic settings
You can configure the basic settings
for your appliance to meet your
needs and call up additional func-
tions.
10.1 Changing the basic set-
tings
1. Press and hold buttons and
simultaneously for at
least 3 seconds.
2. Press button re-
peatedly until the display shows
the required setting.
3. Confirm with "ok" button
⁠.
4. Press the button to
change the setting.
1Depending on the appliance specifications