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Coffee grounds wet/not compact

Coffee grounds are not compact and are too wet — Grinding or bean issue

Siemens · EQ900 TQ900 Coffee Machines

What does Coffee grounds wet/not compact mean?

The used coffee grounds are not forming a compact puck and appear too wet, indicating an issue with the grinding level or the coffee beans themselves.

Common Causes

  • The grinding level is not set optimally
  • Beans are too oily

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Adjust the grinder to a coarser or finer setting to find the optimal level for your beans.

  2. 2

    Try using a different type of coffee bean that is less oily.

  3. 3

    Ensure the brewing unit is clean and free of blockages that might affect water flow and ground compaction.

  4. 4

    Check that the correct amount of coffee is being used for each brew.

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Related Faults

Appliance unresponsiveAppliance no longer responds — Appliance has a faultBrewing unit jammedBrewing unit cannot be removed — Locking device jammedCoffee not dispensed/slowCoffee is not dispensed or has slowed to a trickle. Set quantity is not reached — Flow restriction
Source: Siemens EQ900 TQ900 Coffee Machines
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