Read the water hardness off the test
3.
strip after 1 minute.
→ "Overview of water hardness lev-
els", Page 17
Note: Please use the test strip even if
you have a water softening system
installed as they generate different
water hardnesses.
6.3 Overview of water hardness levels
The table shows allocation of the levels to the different degrees of water hardness.
Level
1
2
3
4
1
1
Factory setting
6.4 Water filter
You can use a water filter to minimize
limescale deposits and reduce
impurities in the water.
The limescale content of the water
influences the aroma and crema of
coffee. There is an aroma ring on the
underside of the BRITA INTENZA
water filter. Turn the aroma ring to set
the optimum aroma level for your
mains water.
Insert water filter
NOTICE:
Possible damage to the appliance due
to limescale build-up.
Change the water filter at the
▶
correct time.
Ring setting on
INTENZA filter
A
A
B
C
Before using for the first time en-us
Tips
¡ You can change the settings at any
time.
→ "Basic settings", Page 25
¡ If the water hardness is higher than
21.9 gr/gal (US), you can fill the
water tank with prefiltered water to
reduce limescale deposits in the
water tank.
Degree of
German hardness
in °dH
1 - 7
8 - 14
15 - 21
22 - 30
Change the water filter after
▶
2 months at the latest.
Observe the display messages.
▶
Press
.
1.
Select "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.
Select "INTENZA filter".
2.
Select "Replace" or "Remove" and
3.
follow the instructions on the
display.
Water hardness
in gr/gal (US)
< 7.3
7.3 - 14.6
14.6 - 21.9
> 21.9
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