Degree of
Class 0
hardness
Very soft
° dH
< 3,75°
° e
< 5,4°
° f
Appliance
setting
Fill a glass with water and immerse the strip. Fig. 1
Read the water hardness after one minute. Fig. 2
Indicate the number of red zones when setting your appliance.
Coffee circuit rinse settings
You can choose whether or not to activate this when the machine is switched on.
Installing the filter
When turning on for the first time, the appliance will ask you if you want to install the filter.
If you want to, press "YES" and follow the instructions on the screen.
Installing the cartridge in the appliance: screw the filter cartridge into the bottom of the
water tank using the accessory supplied with the cartridge. Fig. 3.
Set the month in which the cartridge was installed (position 1 in the image, figure to the left
of the opening) by turning the grey ring on the upper end of the filter. The month in which
the cartridge needs replacing is indicated in position 2 of the image. Fig. 4.
Put a 0.6 litre container under the steam nozzle. Fig. 5.
The appliance should function regardless of whether a filter is installed or not. The water
circuits must be refilled. To do this, follow the instructions on the screen. The appliance will
begin by preheating the circuits, filling the water circuits and will then carry out a test
followed by automatic rinsing.
The screen then displays the main drinks menu.
Preparing the appliance
Remove and fill the water tank. Fig. 6.
Close by placing the lid on the tank. Fig. 7.
Open the lid on the coffee beans tank and pour in the beans (250 g maximum). Fig. 8.
Close the lid on the coffee beans tank. Fig. 9.
Information on recipes
Depending on the recipe selected, your Espresso Automatic EA88 will automatically adjust
the quantity of ground coffee.
Preparing the grinder
You can adjust the strength of your coffee by adjusting the size of the ground coffee beans.
In general, the finer the coffee grounds the stronger and creamier the coffee, however this
depends on the type of coffee used.
Adjust the size of the ground beans by turning the 'Coffee grinding setting' knob (N) on the
bean tank. You are advised to do this during the grinding process and gradually. After three
preparations, you will notice a very distinctive difference in taste.
Class 1
Soft
< 3°
> 4°
> 5°
> 7,2°
0
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PREPARING DRINKS
Class 2
Class 3
Moderately hard
> 7°
> 8,75°
> 17,5°
> 12,6°
> 25,2°
2
Class 4
Hard
Very hard
> 14°
> 21°
> 26,25°
> 37,8°
3
4
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