Siemens EQ.500 Integral TP501R09

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We have been using the device for several weeks now. It is very beautiful, looks sleek and is an asset to the countertop. Ease of use The device was installed quickly and easily with the extensive manual. The device is quite labour-intensive to use: the drip tray must be emptied regularly and the water reservoir must be filled regularly because the device rinses extensively. Cleaning also takes some time. Very nice is that almost everything can go in the dishwasher. The appliance has a removable milk container that can be placed in the fridge, ideal for storing the milk without having to clean the container every time. There is a special cleaning program for the milk frother. It indicates when the drip tray is full and when the water reservoir is almost empty. Unfortunately, it is not indicated that the beans have run out. Speed It takes a while to start up the device because the device rinses, but you can brew two cups in one go. Taste We are quite satisfied with the taste of the coffee (espresso, café crema). We find the 'milk specialities' slightly less, because the milk does not always heat up properly. As a result, the cappuccino/latte macchiato is not hot enough and you have to drink it immediately.

This Siemens coffee machine has been in use for a few weeks now. Our first impression was that the device feels heavy and solid. The device also looks luxurious, only we were under the assumption that the "pictures" of the coffee specialties were digital, but they are really there, which unfortunately weakens the luxurious appearance. Immediately upon receipt, we unpacked everything, cleaned it and determined the hardness of the water with the accompanying strip in order to set the coffee machine and water filter. You will then be guided through an installation process, everything is self-explanatory and the device is also very easy to use. We mainly make standard coffee or espresso because we find the milk specialties a bit less, probably the milk is too cold from the refrigerator and therefore the entire coffee specialty is served less warm. This is unfortunate because it detracts from the final product. Positive is certainly being able to determine the strength of the coffee yourself and it is also possible to brew 2 cups at the same time or even a whole jug. The coffee machine also looks nice and even has lighting aimed at the coffee cup tray. Beautiful design with touch display, we would have liked to see the accompanying pictures only digitally and not fixed on the device. When the coffee machine is switched on and off, it flushes. That is sometimes disturbing, because you have to wait for this and it also makes a lot of noise. Of course it is good for cleaning and ultimately for the life of the device. The drip trays are not very large, but a message is given when it needs to be emptied. So far we are mainly enthusiastic, but there are still some small "beauty flaws" in the device that we believe can still be removed for the normal retail price!