First-time use
When using the machine for the first time, you can
choose whether you want to operate IMPRESSA
with or without the CLEARYL Blue filter cartridge.
If the water hardness is 10 °dH or more, we
recommend using the filter cartridge. If you do not
know the hardness of your water, you can find this
out first (see Chapter 1 'Preparing and using for the
first time – Determining the water hardness').
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WARNING
If the machine is operated with a defective power
cord, there is a danger of potentially fatal electric
shock.
T Never use a machine which is damaged.
T Never use a machine which has a defective
power cord.
E The water volume is given as standard in 'oz'.
You can change this setting to
programming mode (see Chapter 4 'Perma-
nent settings in programming mode – Unit
for amount of water').
Precondition: The bean container has been filled.
T Insert the power plug into a power socket.
T Press the On/Off button Q to switch the
IMPRESSA on.
The display shows the languages you can
choose from.
E To display more languages, touch
(bottom right).
T Touch the language you want, e.g. 'English'.
'Saved'
appears briefly on the display to
confirm the setting.
'Use
filter', the box
E Now decide whether you want to operate
your IMPRESSA with or without a CLEARYL
Blue filter cartridge.
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in
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'Inactive'
lights up green.
1 Preparing and using for the first time
First-time use with filter cartridge
activation
NOTICE
Milk, sparkling mineral water or other liquids can
damage the water tank or the machine.
T Only fill the water tank with fresh, cold water.
T Touch 'Active'.
T Touch 'Save'.
'Saved'
appears briefly on the display.
'Insert filter'
T Remove the water tank.
T Open the filter holder and insert the filter
cartridge into the water tank, exerting slight
pressure.
T Close the filter holder. It will click into place
audibly.
E After three months, the filter will cease to
work. Set the date on the date plate on the
filter holder in the water tank.
T Fill the water tank with fresh, cold water and
reinsert the tank.
T Place a receptacle (at least 10 oz or 300 ml)
under the hot-water spout and the dual
spout.
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