Place a sufficiently large receptacle (min. 0.5 litres) under the cappuccino nozzle (4). We recommend attaching the short spout (4b).
Press the maintenance key 
(C) to start rinsing the filter.
FILTER RINS
Filter rinsing stops automatically.
UNIT IS HEATING
COFFEE READY
You have now activated the filter. The programming step for adjusting your machine to the correct water hardness is therefore no longer displayed.
The water might be slightly discoloured (no hazard to health).
You can interrupt the filter rinsing cycle (e.g. to empty the receptacle). To do so, press a key of your choice.
5.2 Changing the filter
After drawing off approx. 50 litres, the filter cartridge will be used up. A message requesting you to replace the filter will appear on the display. The scale on the cartridge holder in the water tank will tell you how much longer you can use the CLARIS plus filters.
COFFEE READY
FILTER-CHANGE
The maintenance key 
(C) lights up. Press the maintenance key.
INSERT FILTER
PRESS BUTTON
Remove the water tank from the IMPRESSA. Empty out any remaining water. Fold up the cartridge holder (Fig.6). Attach the extension piece to the top of the CLARIS plus filter cartridge. Now insert the filter cartridge in the water tank, applying gentle pressure (Fig. 6).
Close the cartridge holder until it engages audibly.
Fill the water tank with cold, fresh tap water and place it back into the machine.
Place a sufficiently large receptacle (min. 0.5 litres) under the cappuccino nozzle (4). We recommend attaching the short spout (4b).
Press the maintenance key 
(C) to start rinsing the filter.
FILTER RINS
Filter rinsing stops automatically.
UNIT IS HEATING
COFFEE READY
You can also trigger a change of filter manually from the maintenance menu at any point in time (only if the filter has been activated) – see Chapter 15.3
The water might be slightly discoloured (no hazard to health).
You can interrupt the filter rinsing cycle (e.g. to empty the receptacle). To do so, press a key of your choice.
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