Siemens EQ5 Coffee Machine Issue: 'Empty the Condensate Container' Message Despite Empty Tray

Question

I have a problem with the Siemens EQ5 coffee machine, after starting it, the message empty the condensate container is displayed. Of course, the drip tray is empty. Nothing can be done (i.e. coffee, frothed milk). Anyone know a solution to the problem?

rychomuch · Answer

Hello. Wipe the chamber as well as the drip tray with a paper towel.

kovalski2 · Answer

Everything wiped clean and dry. Just turn it on and the message appears after about 5 seconds as ready. Does it have a humidity sensor or something?

luigiano · Answer

There should be a blue float on the tray, it has a tab that depresses the microswitch (probably) when full. Try inserting the tray without the float, perhaps the microswitch is stuck or is already broken (closes the circuit all the time)

bosman116 · Answer

Please provide the exact model from the nameplate.

axdm56 · Answer

The blue float does not press any microswitches. The protruding element of the front cover in the tray is used for this (the one that can be pulled out by sliding up) And the machine has a capacitive sensor that checks the filling of the drip tray. It is enough to actually have dry and clean trays and a wall where this sensor is attached.

bosman116 · Answer

Not all EQ5 models have a sensor, specify the model from the nameplate.

axdm56 · Answer

Not all, as a rule, models with crossovers/multi-way valves have such a sensor. Without E-Nr. none of us is able to be fully convinced, after all, such information is in the Quickfiner.

borusss · Answer

Gentlemen, I have the same problem, the EQ.5 coffee machine model TE506209RW / 10. Keeps saying please drain the condensate. The tray was washed like new, the walls inside washed and still the same. What's up?

bosman116 · Answer

When you remove the condensate container, the message changes to what?

borusss · Answer

I already managed, the problem was in the condensation sensor.

bosman116 · Answer

What problem? exchange and after? drunk? How can you give a little more details for other users.

borusss · Answer

I unglued the sensor, cleaned the tracks and it's ok.

mikomission · Answer

I have a very similar Siemens EQ6 p. 100.
The espresso machine is new. Asks me to empty the drip tray - too often. Sometimes after 2-4 coffees!
The drip tray is 1/5 full.
It shouldn't be like that.....

nioop · Answer

Tray clean? There is a capacitive sensor and if there is any sediment on the walls, it reads it as an overflowing tray

andziax · Answer

And what if the eq 6 s 100 coffee machine does not pop up at all, empty the condensate container? Tray full A no message. After removing the drip tray, the message please insert the drip tray is displayed. The express is a week old. At the beginning, every 2 days a message about the overflowing container for condensate was displayed

ssss · Answer

Put it back under warranty

andziax · Answer

Well, of course you can, but I thought that since it was displayed so far, it's enough to feel something or I don't know. Other messages display correctly

Siemens EQ5 Coffee Machine Issue: 'Empty the Condensate Container' Message Despite Empty Tray

Post #1

Post #2

Post #3

Post #4

Post #5

Post #6

Post #7

Post #8

Post #9

Post #10

Post #11

Post #12

Post #13

Post #14

Post #15

Post #16

Post #17

Post #18

Topic summary