How do you place the water filter in your Siemens EQ300?
It's important to prevent limescale buildup in the pipes of your coffee machine. You can do so by placing a water filter. This way, you prevent defects and your machine lasts longer. Replace the water filter every 2 months for the best result. The Siemens water filter fits your Siemends coffee machine best. On this page, we'll explain how to place the water filter into your Siemens EQ.300.
Get started with placing the water filter
Follow the video instructions to place the water filter in your coffee machine correctly. As an overview, we've listed the steps here:
- Activate the menu for water hardness.
- Dip the filter into a glass of water.
- Place the filter in the water tank.
- Place a 1L container under the outlet system.
- Place the filled water tank in the machine.
You need:
- Siemens water filter
- 1L container
How often should you replace the water filter?
You replace your water filter every 2 months, or when you coffee machine notifies you. That always depends on the hardness of your tap water, and how many cups of coffee you drink per day.
Step 1: prepare the water filter
- Press and hold the button with the 3 coffee beans and the one with 'Calc'nClean' at the same time for 3 seconds.
- Press the 'espresso' button. This activates the menu for water hardness.
- Press the button with the 3 coffee beans and choose the option 'with water filter'.
- Immerse the water filter in some water and carefully squeeze it until all air has escaped.
Step 2: install the water filter
- Empty the water tank.
- Press the water filter firmly into the empty water tank.
- Fill the water tank with water until the 'max' line.
- Put a 1L container under the outlet.
- Press the 'espresso' button to save the setting and activate the rinse.
- Place the water tank into the machine.
- Press the 'espresso' button to start the rinse. Water now runs through the filter.
- Press the 'Calc'nClean' button to exit the menu.
- Empty the container.
- The machine is now ready for use.
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- Maintain your machine for half a year.
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Article by:
Ruben
Coffee Machine Expert.
