EC685
Choosing the water hardness is very
important to set the correct frequency of
the descaling cycles. Keeping the machine
clean will improve its performance and
prolong the life of the machine.
TEST YOUR WATER
DELIVERING HOT WATER
Measuring Water Hardness
1.
Remove the “total hardness test” indicator paper from the pack.
2.
Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for one second.
3.
Remove the paper from the water and shake lightly. After about a minute,
1,2,3, or 4 red squares form, depending on the hardness of the water.
Each square corresponds to one level.
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2
3
Delivering hot water
1.
Place a container
under the spout
(as close as
possible to avoid
splashes).
2.
Turn the steam
dial to the
position. Water
runs out of the
spout.
3.
Turn the dial to
the position
when the desired
amount of water has been delivered.
NOTE: You can stop the flow of water
by pressing the button.
(You should not run off hot water for
more than 2 minutes at a time).
4.
Press any button.
Important! Danger of burns.
Never leave the machine unsupervised while
delivering hot water or steam. The spout becomes
hot during delivery. Hold by the handle only.
Press
button
and
hold for 10 seconds.
The lights will blink in
sequence. You are
now in the setting
menu.
Press t
he
button
to enter the
water hardness
setting.
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4
The button indicates
that the selection
has been saved.
Press the button that corresponds to the
correct hardness level.
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WATER FILTER
Installing the filter*
*
Optional water filter sold separately.
1.
Remove the filter from packaging and rinse
the filter with about half a liter of tap water.
2.
Rotate the calendar disk
(
A
)
so that the next
two months are displayed.
3.
Remove the tank from the appliance and fill
with water.
4.
Insert the filter
(
B
)
in the water tank and
immerse it completely for ten or so seconds,
sloping it to enable the air bubbles to escape.
5.
Insert the filter in the filter housing
(
C
)
and
press as far as it will go.
6.
Close the tank with the lid
(D)
, then replace
the water tank in the machine.
7.
The new filter is active. You can now use the
coffee maker.
A
B
C
D
Please note!
The filter lasts about two months
if the appliance is used normally. If the coffee
maker is left unused with the filter installed, it
will last a maximum of three weeks.
