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Before proceeding, you must check
the water hardness of your area
using the strip supplied with the appliance.
Quickly immerse (1 second) the strip into
the water and shake slightly. After a mi-
nute, the strip shows the test results.
To program this function, proceed as follows:
• Press the button (22); the number of lit buttons
indicates the programmed water hardness;
• If you desire to change the water hardness
level, press the button (22) repeatedly until
the correct number of lit buttons are displayed,
indicating the water hardness level.
• If in doubt, program to a higher water
hardness.
Hardness 1 = buttons (22) and (23) lit
Hardness 2 = buttons (22), (23) and (24) lit
Hardness 3 = buttons (22), (23), (24) and (25) lit
Hardness 4 = buttons (22), (23), (24), (25) and (26) lit
The hardness index matches the 1-4 squares on
the strip.
1 = softest and 4 = hardest water setting.
12.2 Programming the rinsing cycle
When first switched ON, the machine will carry
out an automatic rinsing cycle. Approx. 3-4 oz
of water are dispensed through the system and
out through the coffee dispenser to ensure you
get fresh water for your first cup of coffee.
To program this function, proceed as follows:
• Press the button (23); when the function is ON,
the warning light (27) lights up.
12.3 Programming Prebrewing
The prebrewing process slightly dampens the
coffee before brewing to improve the extraction;
this brings out the full aroma of the coffee and
gives it an excellent taste.
To program this function, proceed as follows:
• Press the button (24); when the function is ON,
the warning light (28) lights up.
Note: the manufacturer has already
activated this function.
12.4 Programming Pregrinding
The pregrinding procedure makes the machine
grind twice: the first time, for the cup of coffee
just selected, and then, for the next cup of coffee
(not yet selected). This function is only useful
when preparing numerous cups of coffee in rapid
succession (for example, during a dinner party)
as you always have a dose of ground coffee
ready to go inside of the machine.
To program this function, proceed as follows:
• Press the button (25); when the function is ON,
the warning light (29) lights up.
13 LEGAL INFORMATION
• This instruction book contains the necessary
information to use and upkeep your appliance
correctly.
• The information should be viewed as a
guideline to use and upkeep your coffee maker
in safety. The information is not exhaustive. For
additional information or for information on
topics not covered or inadequately covered in
this book, please contact the authorized service
centers or the manufacturer directly.
• In addition, we should mention that these
instructions are not a part of a previous or
existing agreement, legal contract or similar
and that the information is not changed by
any other document.
• All the manufacturer’s obligations and liabilities
are based on the relative sale contract that also
specifies all warranty terms and conditions.
• The contractual warranty terms and conditions
are not limited or extended based on this
instruction book.
• This instruction book contains information
protected by copyright.
• This instruction book cannot be photocopied
or translated into other languages without the
explicit written consent of the manufacturer.
14 SCRAPPING
• Make unusable any appliances not in use.
• Detach the plug from the wall outlet and cut
the electric cord.
• Deliver broken appliances to a suitable
collection center.
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