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Coffee tastes burnt

Coffee tastes burnt — Grind setting, coffee type, or temperature

Siemens · Fully Automatic Espresso Machines

What does Coffee tastes burnt mean?

The coffee has a burnt taste. This can be due to a grinding level that is too fine, an unsuitable coffee type, or a coffee temperature setting that is too high.

Common Causes

  • Grinding level is set too fine
  • Type of coffee is not optimal
  • Coffee temperature setting is too high

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Set a coarser grinding level.

  2. 2

    Change the coffee variety.

  3. 3

    Set the coffee temperature lower.

  4. 4

    Refer to 'Adjusting the grinding level' on Page 18.

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Source: Siemens Fully Automatic Espresso Machines
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