Setting the water hardness
The appliance includes a test strip to
determine the water hardness.
■ Determine the hardness of the tap water
using the test strip.
■ Switch on the device.
■ Press the
and
simultaneously for longer than
2 seconds.
fl ashes rapidly.
■ Press the
button to show the menu
for setting the water hardness.
illuminates.
■ Set the determined water hardness by
pressing the
button. The selected
water hardness is shown by the bean
symbols
.
Water hardness
1:
2:
3:
4:
fl ashing
■ Press
to confi rm the selection.
Operating Instructions: Melitta
buttons
°dH
°e
°fH
0 - 1 0
0 - 1 3
0 - 1 8
10 - 1 5 13 - 1 9 18-27
15 - 2 0 19 - 2 5 27-36
> 20
> 25
> 36
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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING
Electric shock hazard due to supply
voltage!
▶ Pull the power supply plug before
cleaning.
▶ Never immerse the appliance in
water.
▶ Do not use a steam cleaner.
Daily cleaning
■ Wipe the outside of the appliance with a
soft damp cloth and normal dishwashing
liquid.
■ Empty the drip tray.
■ Empty the coffee grounds container.
Cleaning the brewing unit
It is recommended to clean the brewing
unit once a week.
■ Switch off the device.
■ Pull off the cover 11 to the right.
■ Press and hold the red button on the
handle of the brewing unit (Image B, 1).
■ Turn the handle clockwise until it stops.
■ Pull the brewing unit out of the appliance
by the handle.
■ Rinse the brewing unit thoroughly on all
sides with clear water. The area shown
in Image D (arrow) must be free of
coffee residues.
■ Let the brewing unit drip dry.
■ Remove coffee residues from the
appliance.
■ Insert the brewing unit into the
appliance, press and hold the red
button (Image B, 1) and turn the handle
anticlockwise until it stops.
■ Insert the cover until it clicks in.
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