DeLonghi La Specialista ARTE EC915X, Instructions For Use Manual

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Water Hardness Test Result (B7)
button
Level
1
soft water
2
medium
water
3
hard or
very hard
water
4. Set the machine accordingly, as indicated in the section “7.
Settings menu”.
11. HOW TO USE SOFTBALLS (CERTAIN MODELS
ONLY)
Softballs (C7) are an innovative treatment system that prolongs
the life of the machine, without altering the properties of the
water, while ensuring consistently creamy and aromatic coffee.
To optimize the effectiveness of the treatment, leave Softballs in
the water overnight before use.
1. Take the sachet of Softballs from the wrapper (fig. 31).
2. Rinse the sachet of Softballs under running water (fig. 32).
3. Immerse the sachet in the water tank (A7) (fig. 33).
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4. Change the sachet of Softballs every 3 months (fig. 34).
12. DESCALING
Important!
• Before using the descaler, (C6)read the instructions and the
labelling on the pack.
• Use De’Longhi descaler only. Using unsuitable descaler
and/or performing descaling incorrectly may result in
faults not covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee.
• Descaler can cause damage to delicate surfaces. If the prod-
uct is accidentally spilt, dry immediately.
To descale
Descaler De’Longhi descaler
Container Capacity 2 litres
Time ~40min
1. When the indicator light (B3) comes on, you need to
descale the appliance. You can start descaling at any time.
2. Remove and empty the drip tray (A19), then reposition it in
the machine.
3. Empty the water tank (A7). (If present, remove the softballs
and place in a glass of water until they can be re-inserted at
the end of the descaling process.)
4. Pour the descaler into the water tank (C6) up to the level
A
marked on the inside of the tank (corresponding to the
contents of one 100ml pack) (fig. 35).
5. Add water (1 litre) up to level B (fig. 36). Now reposi-
tion the water tank in the machine.
35 36
A
B
6. Turn the dial (B8) to (fig. 37)
:
The OK light turns orange
and the light flashes.
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7. Make sure the filter holder (C1) is not attached. Position
a container under the coffee spouts (A10) and hot water
spout (A11) and another under the steam wand (A9) (fig.
38).