Checking the water hardness
The water hardness setting can be adjusted
on this appliance. It is important to set
the water hardness correctly, so that the
appliance indicates accurately when the
descaling programme should be run. The
factory setting for the water hardness is 4.
You can check the water hardness using the
enclosed test strip or by asking your local
water supplier.
Dip the test strip briel y in water, gently
shake off any drips, and check the result
after one minute.
Water hardness levels and settings:
Level
Water hardness
German (°dH) French (°fH)
1
1-7
2
8-14
3
15-21
4
22-30
Tips on energy saving
The fully automatic espresso machine
►
switches off automatically after one hour
(factory setting). The default time of one
hour can be shortened (see
after
under "Displaying settings").
If the appliance is not being used, switch
►
it off at the power switch.
If possible, do not interrupt coffee or milk
►
froth dispensing. Stopping a process
prematurely results in higher energy
consumption and the drip tray i lls up
more quickly.
Always descale the appliance when
►
Service - descale
"Descaling") to avoid a build-up of limes-
cale. Limescale residue results in higher
energy consumption.
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Auto off
is displayed (see
Daily maintenance
and cleaning
Risk of electric shock
Before cleaning the appliance,
switch it off at the power switch.
Do not use a steam cleaner.
Daily maintenance
1. Wipe the outside of the appliance with
a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
cloths or cleaning agents.
2. Always remove any limescale, coffee,
milk or descaling l uid residue immedi-
ately. Such residue can cause corrosion.
3. Do not use alcohol-based or spirit-based
cleaning agents on the high-gloss sur-
faces.
4. Rinse out the water tank (14) with water
only.
5. Take off the grate (26). Pull out the drip
tray (27). Take off the drip tray panel
(29). Empty out any water and coffee
grinds (28). Clean the drip tray or put it
in the dishwasher. Do not put the grate
(26) or the drip tray panel (29) in the dish
washer.
26
29 27
6. The lid and the insulating cover of the
milk container should only be wiped
gently with a damp cloth. Do not put
them in the dish washer.
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