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7.2
Measuring and Adjusting
Water Hardness
Measuring water hardness is very important in order to
correctly manage the anti-scale filter and the frequency
with which the machine must be descaled. Immerse the
water hardness test strip (not included) in water for 1
second.
the test strip is only valid
for one measurement.
Check how many squares change their colour and then
consult the table.
The numbers correspond to the settings indicated in the
following machine adjustments.
1
HARDNESS 1 (very soft)
2
HARDNESS 2 (soft)
3
HARDNESS 3 (medium)
4
HARDNESS 4 (hard)
Switch to machine programming mode as described in
section "Access to the Technical Menu".
Scroll the menu until you reach the "Settings" option.
Press the "OK" button to confirm.
Scroll the menu until you reach the "Water hardness" option.
Press the "OK" button to confirm.
The machine is supplied
with standard adjustments,
suitable for most uses.
Press the "Up" button to increase the value or the "Down"
button to decrease the value. Press the "OK" button to
confirm the selected change.
After adjusting the water hardness, install the anti-scale
filter as described in the following section.
7.3
Water filter
Water is a key element for a good espresso coffee.
Therefore, it should always be filtered in a professional
manner. The water filter is designed to reduce limescale
build-up inside the machine and to provide filtered water
in order to preserve the coffee aroma and flavour in each
cup. By using the series of 8 water filters as indicated in
this manual, you will not need to descale the machine for
the next 5000 cups (with 100-ml capacity). This filter is
easy to use and its sophisticated technology is effective in
preventing limescale build-up. This way, water will always
be perfect and will give a much more intense aroma to
your espresso coffee.
