Portofino America
rev. 5 - 08/2004
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Instructions for regenerating the softener
The instructions given below should be followed to regenerate the softener:
1) Put a container with a capacity of at least 2 litres under pipe E. Move levers C and D from left to right.
2) Remove the lid by unscrewing knob G and put salt (normal kitchen salt) into the softener (fig. 5): 1 kg. for the 8-litre softener and 2 kg. for the
12-litre softener. Then refit lid and move tap lever C from right to left (fig. 6) so that the salty water can flow through pipe F. When the water
is pure, reset lever D from right to left (fig. 7).
Important: Regeneration must be done every 15 days for a daily coffee consumption of betwee 1 and 2 kg. If consumption is greater than this,
regeneration should be done every 7 days.
Attention:
It is very important to regenerate the softener. Failure to regenerate the resins in the softener causes calcification in the boiler, the solenoid
valves and the hydraulic circuit. These deposits have a negative influence on the machine’s performance and reliability and can even cause
serious damage, which will lead to the intervention of the assistance service for cleaning the boiler. This type of intervention is not covered by
guarantee and therefore the relative costs are the responsibility of the owner of the machine.
Fig. 5
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Fig. 6
