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Measuring and Programming Water Hardness
Water hardness measuring is very important in order to defi ne the descal-
ing frequency and to install the “” water fi lter (for more details on
the water fi lter, see next chapter).
To measure the water hardness follow the steps below:
1
Immerse the water hardness test strip (supplied with the machine) in
water for 1 second.
Note:
The test strip can only be used for one single measurement.
2
Wait for one minute.
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Check how many squares have changed to red, then consult the table.
Note:
The numbers on the water hardness test strip correspond to the water
hardness adjustment settings.
More precisely:
1 = 1 (very soft water)
2 = 2 (soft water)
3 = 3 (hard water)
4 = 4 (very hard water)
The letters correspond to the references that are located at the base of the
“” water fi lter (see next chapter).
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Press the “
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MENU
button and scroll through the options by pressing
the “
”
MENU
button until this icon is displayed.
Note:
The machine is supplied with a standard water hardness setting, suitable
for most types of water.
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