15.2AUTOMATIC CLEARYL REPLACEMENT Eventually the filter needs to be replaced. Over time and depending on the amount of water, the filter will cease to work. The machine cannot monitor the time aspect. It monitors the water volume. After approx. 75 liters of water use (~2,500 oz.) the display shows alternating READY FILTER and the rinse button illuminates. It’s time to replace the filter.
Important: If the filter is older than two months it needs to be replaced, regardless how much water has been processed. At that time the filter has lost its calcium suppressing abilities and calcium will build up inside the machine. Since the Water Hardness Selector is off, the machine will not remind you when to decalcify. This could clog and damage your machine.
READY FILTER
1. Push the Rinse Button. CHANGE
2. Remove the water tank.
3. Remove the old filter and unclip the extension rod aside. IMPORTANT: Keep the extension rod (Fig. 23). The used filter cartridge is environmentally friendly and can be disposed with your regular household trash.
4. Remove the new cartridge from its bag and rinse under running water.
5. Now install as explained in chapter 15.1, steps 7 to 15.
15.3MANUAL CLEARYL REPLACEMENT
If the filter is more than 2 months old and you have not used 75 liters of water replace the filter as follows:
•READY. Push the rotary dial until the display shows RINSE.
•Push the Rotary dial again. RINSE.
•Turn the dial until the display shows FILTER.
•Push the dial. The display shows CHANGE.
•Continue as described in chapter 15.2, steps 2 to 5.
15.4 DO NOT LET THE CLEARYL FILTER DRY OUT!
If the filter is not immersed in water for a few days the granular inside will dry out and will block any water from passing through.
•If you don’t use the machine for a few days, always leave some water in the water tank. This way the filter will not dry out. Once you start using the machine again, fill the water tank with fresh water and process approx. 2 oz. of water through the hot water spout. Now you have totally fresh water for your first cup of coffee.
•If you don’t use the machine for a longer period of time, empty the water container and remove the CLEARYL filter. Fill a glass with at least 2 inches of water and immerse the filter. Place the glass in the refrigerator. Don’t lose the extension rod (Fig. 23).
•When you start using the machine again, install the filter.
16. WATER HARDNESS MONITOR
Your J5 is set to a water hardness of 10ºdH. If you have not activated the Clearyl Cartridge the J5 will remind you when it is time to perform a decalcifying cycle. The machine is set to medium hard water. If you have harder water you need to set it to a higher level. If you have softer water you can set it to a lower level. If you are not sure about the hardness of your water, ask your local water company for the "Water Hardness in Grains." The machine will show you the water hardness in the German hardness scale (which is a bit different from the American "Grain" scale (see chart below). You can also use the enclosed water hardness indicator strip to determine the water hardness:
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