Before using for the first time
Water hardness
The water hardness level indicates how much calcium is dissolved in the water. The higher the calcium content, the harder the water, and the harder the water, the more often the coffee machine will need to be descaled.
The coffee machine measures the amount of water used and steam made. Depending on the level of water hardness set, more or fewer drinks can be dispensed before the appliance needs to be descaled.
Programme the coffee machine to the water hardness level of your area so that it functions correctly and does not get damaged. At the correct time a prompt will then appear in the display to descale the appliance.
The machine has four programmable levels:
Water hardness | Descriptive | Machine |
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0 - 8.4 °dH | Soft | Soft 1 |
(0 |
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8.4 - 14 °dH | Medium | Medium 2 |
(1.5 - 2.5 mmol/l) |
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14 - 21 °dH | Hard | Hard 3 |
(2.5 - 3.7 mmol/l) |
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More than 21 °dH | Hard | Very hard 4 |
(more than 3.7 |
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mmol/l) |
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Measuring water hardness
You can measure the water hardness yourself using the enclosed test strip. Alternatively, your local water authority will be able to tell you the hardness of water in your area.
Dip the strip in your drinking water for approximately one second, then shake off any excess water. The result will be evident after about a minute.
Now you can set the water hardness for your coffee machine.
Setting the water hardness level
Touch .
Use the arrow sensors to highlight "Water hardness".
Then touch OK.
Use the arrow sensors to highlight the required water hardness. Then touch OK.
The setting is now saved.
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