Water hardness measurement

The water hardness measurement is very important in order to correctly manage the“Intenza”fi lter and the frequency with which the machine must be descaled.

Immerse the water hardness test strip provided with the machine in water for 1 second.

Note: The test strip is only valid for one measurement.

Check how many squares change colour and refer to the table.

The letters correspond to the references that are located in the base of the Intenza fi lter. The fi lter must be adjusted based on this measurement.

		Intenza Aroma System	C
	A	B	C
1	2	3	4
	Machine water hardness setting

The numbers correspond to the settings that are found for the water hardness ad- justment that is shown in the program- ming section.

More precisely:

1 = (very soft water)

2 = (soft water)

3 = (hard water)

4 = (very hard water)

Once this value is known, set the water hardness value as specified in the pro- gramming section.

Intenza Water Filter

To improve the quality of the used water, it is recommended that you install the water fi lter.

Remove the water fi lter from its packag- ing, immerse it vertically (with the open- ings positioned upwards) in cold water and gently press its sides so as to let the air bubbles out.

Remove the small white filter from the tank and store it in a dry place sheltered from dust.

Set the Intenza Aroma System as specifi ed on the box.

A = Soft water

B = Hard water (standard) C = Very hard water

Insert the filter in the empty tank. The reference mark and the groove must match. Push fi rmly until it is completely inserted.

Fill the tank with fresh drinking water and re-insert it into the machine.

Dispense the water in the tank by using the hot water function (see section “Hot Water Dispensing”).

Fill the water tank again.

Press the ON/OFF button to change the machine status to stand-by mode.

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HD8837, HD8836 specifications

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