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1 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 (minimum height of 80 cm).
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Choose a spot for your GIGA which protects the machine
against overheating. Ensure that the ventilation slats are not
covered.
Coffee beans which have been treated with additives (e.g. sugar),
ground coffee or freeze-dried coffee will damage the grinder.
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Only use roasted, untreated coffee beans to fill the bean con-
tainer.
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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 briefly (for 1 second) under flowing water.
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
description on the packaging.
Setting up the machine
Filling the bean container
CAUTION
Determining the water
hardness
