Siemens EQ.700 classic TP7 Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 14

en Before using for the first time
The table shows allocation of the
levels to the different degrees of
water hardness:
Level German
degrees in
°dH
1 1-7
2 8-14
3 15-21
1
4 22-30
1
Factory setting
Note: Please use the test strip even if
you have a water softening system in-
stalled as they generate different wa-
ter hardnesses.
Tips
You can change the settings at
¡
any time.
→ "Basic settings", Page 21
If the water hardness exceeds
¡
21 °dH (3.8 mmol/l), you can fill
the water tank with prefiltered wa-
ter to reduce limescale deposits.
6.3 Water filter
You can use a water filter to minimise
limescale deposits and reduce impur-
ities in the water.
Inserting the water filter
ATTENTION!
Possible damage to the appliance
due to limescale build-up.
▶
Change the water filter in good
time.
▶
Change the water filter after
2 months at the latest.
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Observe the display messages.
Press ⁠ .
1.
1
Depending on the appliance specifications
14
Total hard-
ness in mmol/
l
< 1.3
1.3-2.5
2.5-3.8
> 3.8
1
Press "INTENZA filter" and follow
2.
the instructions on the display.
Changing or removing the water
filter
You can also operate your appliance
without a water filter.
Press ⁠ .
1.
Press "INTENZA filter".
2.
Press "Replace" or "Remove" and
3.
follow the instructions on the dis-
play.
Tips
You should also change your wa-
¡
ter filter for reasons of hygiene.
With a water filter you need to de-
¡
scale your appliance less fre-
quently.
If you use a water filter, your coffee
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will be more flavoursome.
If your appliance has not been
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used for a long time, for example if
you were on holiday, you should
rinse the water filter before use by
dispensing a cup of hot water.
The water filter can be purchased
¡
from retailers or customer service.
→ "Accessories", Page 13
6.4 Performing initial start-up
After connecting the appliance to the
power supply, configure the settings
for initial start-up. Initial start-up only
appears when switching on for the
first time.
Press to switch the appliance
1.
on.
Follow the instructions on the dis-
2.
play.
The display will guide you through
a
the programme.