Water Hardness
The water hardness level can be tested
with the water hardness stick available on
the first page of the user manual. To enter the water hardness mode:
- Ensure machine is OFF and slider is closed.
- Press brew button 6 seconds, both dials will flash for confirmation.
- Select Americano icon, press brew buton, Americano icon will flash for confirmation.
- Use the temperature dial to select the appropriate level.
- Once done, press brew button for confirmation.
- The machine will exit setting mode and turn off.
* On the App
, the water hardness can be adjusted any time under “Water status”.
A strong use
of Americano or hot water function may lead to an earlier descaling.
Water hardness*
Descaling after:*
App.
fH
dH
CaCO
3
Cups
(
40 ml / 1.35 oz)
Level 0
< 5
< 3
< 50 mg/l
4000
fH
French degree
Level 1
> 7
> 4
> 70 mg/l
3000
dH
German Grade
Level 2
> 13
> 7
> 130 mg/l
2000
CaCO
3
Calcium Carbonate
Level 3
> 25
> 14
> 250 mg/l
1500
Level 4
> 38
> 21
> 380 mg/l
1000
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