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Service Manual
P0055 coffee Machine - 2006
Edition
2006.08.28
Language
english
The aqua PriMa filter
The “Aqua prima” filter is a softener filter that
significantly reduces water hardness, thus reducing
the risk of problems caused by lime scale.
In this context, it should be considered that water
is an essential element in brewing a perfect cup
of coffee, on a par with the coffee blend and roast:
the water must therefore always be perfectly clear
and fresh.
The following section describes the operating modes
and features of the filter.
The water used to brew the coffee is filtered
immediately prior to delivery.
This strategy guarantees that the water is always
optimal for perfect coffee brewing.
The Saeco “Aqua Prima” filter purifies the water in
four stages to achieve truly unique coffee flavour.
1.
The activated carbon eliminates undesirable
odours and substances from the water, such as
chlorine. The silver coating of the activated carbon
prevents the reproduction of microbacteria.
2.
The ion exchanger reduces lime scale deposits
and eliminates heavy metals and suspended
substances from tap water.
3.
A special porous filter intercepts undesirable
microparticulate.
4.
The corpuscular filter, used as a connection between
reservoir and appliance, filters the water, retaining
any suspended substances and impurities.
As seen in the following graph, the “Aqua Prima” filter
reduces water hardness by up to 50 %.
The “Aqua Prima” filter purifies up to
60 litres of water or around 600 cups
of coffee.
It should be replaced every 3 months.
The need to replace the filter is shown by
an indicator light or display message.
If the machine is not equipped with these
control devices, always observe the expiry
date printed on the filter packaging
All the parts of “Aqua Prima” filter system
are tested for contact with food.
The “Aqua Prima” filter is fully recyclable
and hence environmentally friendly.
The “Aqua prima” filter packaging
complies with recycling standards as
confirmed by the “green dot” marking.
