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¡ With a water filter you need to
descale your appliance less
frequently.
¡ If you use a water filter, your coffee
will be more flavorful.
¡ The water filter can be purchased
from retailers or customer service.
→ "Accessories", Page 13
6.6 General instructions
Please bear this information in mind so
that you can get the best out of your
appliance.
Notes
¡ The appliance has been
programmed at the factory with
standard settings for optimum
operation.
¡ The grinder has been factory-set for
optimum operation. If coffee is only
dispensed drop by drop or is too
thin and with too little crema, you
can adjust the grinding level when
the grinder is running.
→ "Setting the grinding level",
Page 21
¡ During operation water droplets may
form at the ventilation slits.
¡ If you do not perform any actions on
the appliance for a certain period, it
will automatically switch off. You
can change the duration in the basic
settings. → Page 22
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¡ For technical reasons steam can
escape from the appliance.
¡ When you press a button, a signal
tone sounds. You can switch off the
signal tone in the basic settings.
Tip: Before using your appliance,
check and set the water hardness.
Note
The first beverage will not yet have its
full aroma if:
¡ You are using the appliance for the
first time.
¡ You have run a machine care cycle.
¡ You have not used the appliance for
a long time.
Tip: You will get a stable, fine-pored
crema after you have started up your
appliance and dispensed a few cups.
Basic Operation
7 Basic Operation
Basic Operation
7.1 Switching the appliance
on or off
Press
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When the appliance is switched on
or off, it will rinse itself
automatically. When switched off,
the appliance will emit steam into
the drip tray for cleaning. The