3 Preparing and using for the first time
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3 Preparing and using for the first time
When setting up your GIGA, please note the following:
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Place the GIGA on a horizontal surface that is not sensitive to
water�
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Choose a spot for your GIGA which protects the machine
against overheating� Ensure that the ventilation slats are not
covered�
The bean containers have an aroma preservation cover� This will
ensure that your coffee beans retain their aroma for longer�
Coffee beans which have been treated with additives (e�g� sugar),
ground coffee or freeze-dried coffee will damage the grinders�
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Only use roasted, untreated coffee beans to fill the bean
container�
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Remove the aroma preservation cover�
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Remove any dirt or foreign objects from inside the bean
container�
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Fill the bean container with coffee beans and close the aroma
preservation cover�
When you use the machine for the first time, you must set the water
hardness� If you do not know the hardness of your water, you can
find this out first� Use the Aquadur® test strips supplied with the
machine�
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Hold the test strip under flowing water for one second� Shake
off the water�
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Wait for about 1 minute�
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You will then be able to read the degree of water hardness from
the discolouration of the Aquadur® test strip and the descrip-
tion on the packaging�
Setting up the machine
Filling the bean container
CAUTION
Determining the water
hardness
