9.8
Setting the water hardness
The set water hardness influences the frequency of descaling. The harder
the water, the more frequently the appliance has to be descaled.
Information
The water hardness cannot be set if you use a water filter (see chapter 9.9
Using a water filter on page 91).
Determine the water hardness with the enclosed test strip. Observe the
instructions on the test strip packaging and in table Water hardness range
on page 95.
Requirement: The ready symbol appears on the display.
1. Press the "menu/ok" button for 2 seconds.
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The menu appears on the display.
2. Navigate to the Water hardness menu using the arrow buttons
3. Use the arrow buttons to select the water hardness range and confirm
with "menu/ok".
4. Exit the menu with the command Exit.
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The ready symbol appears on the display.
9.9
Using a water filter
Use of a water filter extends the service life of the appliance and the appli-
ance has to be descaled less frequently. The water filter contained in the
scope of delivery filters calcium and other pollutants out of the water.
Fig. 24: Screwing/unscrewing the water filter
The water filter (45) is screwed into and unscrewed from the thread (46)
on the base of the water tank (1) using the screwing aid at the end of the
enclosed coffee spoon (44).
44
45
1
46
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