2.1 Measuring water hardness
Before using the appliance for the first time or if you have noted a change in water hardness, it is
advisable to adapt the appliance to the observed water hardness. To determine the water hardness,
use the measuring stick delivered with the appliance or get in contact with your water board. The
appliance will ask you for the hardness of your water on first use (see First use / Setting machine
parameters section page 26).
Water testing: Fill a glass with water and immerse a water testing stick into it.
Fig. 1
After 1 minute the hardness measurement will appear (moderately hard water).
Fig. 2
2.2 Claris - Aqua Filter System cartridge
To get the best taste from your coffee and extend your appliance’s service life, we advise you to use
only the Claris - Aqua Filter System cartridge sold as an accessory.
The cartridge comprises a scale-removing substance and activated carbon that reduces chlorine,
impurities, lead, copper, pesticides, etc. that are present in the water. Minerals and trace elements will
then be preserved.
Filter the water using the Claris - Aqua Filter System cartridge to reduce carbonate hardness by as
much as 75 %*, Chlorine – up to 85 %*, Lead – up to 90 %*, Copper – up to 95 %*, Aluminium – up to
67 %*.
Mechanism to memorise the month the cartridge was fitted and when to replace it (after 2 months at
most).
Fig. 3
Note:
Your appliance will give you a message telling you when to replace your Claris - Aqua Filter
System cartridge.
2.3 Putting the filter in place
To prime the cartridge correctly, follow this procedure every time you fit a cartridge.
When using later or replacing the cartridge: Select the "FILTER" function using the Prog button:
:
Maintenance -OK - Filter - OK - Place or change -OK - and follow the instructions on the screen:
On first use, screw the filter cartridge into the bottom of the water tank.
Fig. 4
Place a 0.6 L container underneath the steam nozzle.
Fig. 5
Pull out and fill the water tank.
Fig. 6
Place the lid on the tank to close it.
Fig. 7
Open the coffee bean container lid. Add the coffee beans (250g maximum).
Fig. 8
Close the coffee bean container lid again.
Fig. 9
Note: Do not fill the water tank with hot water, milk or any other liquid.
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3. PREPARING THE APPLIANCE
2. BEFORE FIRST USE
Degree of
hardness
Class 0
Very soft
Class 1
Soft
Class 2
Moderately
hard
Class 3
Hard
Class 4
Very hard
° dH
< 3°
> 4°
> 7°
> 14°
> 21°
° e
< 3,75°
> 5°
> 8,75°
> 17,5°
> 26,25°
° f
< 5,4°
> 7,2°
> 12,6°
> 25,2°
> 37,8°
Appliance
setting
0
1
2
3
4
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* indications provided by the manufacturer
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