You can use the enclosed test strip to
check the water hardness or ask your
local water company.
Briefly dip the test strip in fresh tap
1.
water.
Allow the water to drain off the test
2.
strip.
Read the water hardness off the test
3.
strip after 1 minute.
→ "Overview of water hardness lev-
els", Page 15
6.3 Overview of water hardness levels
The table shows allocation of the levels to the different degrees of water hardness.
Level
1
2
3
4
2
1
For more information see leaflet "INTENZA filter".
2
Factory setting
6.4 Water filter
You can use a water filter to minimize
limescale deposits and reduce
impurities in the water.
Inserting or replacing a water filter
If you have to change the inserted
water filter,
flashes.
NOTICE:
Possible damage to the appliance due
to limescale build-up.
Change the water filter at the
▶
correct time.
Ring setting on
1
INTENZA filter
A
A
B
C
Before using for the first time en-us
Note: Please use the test strip even if
you have a water softening system
installed as they generate different
water hardnesses.
Tips
¡ You can change the settings at any
time.
→ "Basic settings", Page 20
¡ If the water hardness is higher than
21.9 gr/gal (US), you can fill the
water tank with prefiltered water to
reduce limescale deposits in the
water tank.
Degree of
German hardness
in °dH
1 - 7
8 - 14
15 - 21
22 - 30
Change the water filter after
▶
2 months at the latest.
Requirement: The appliance is
switched on.
Press and hold
1.
buttons simultaneously for at least
3 seconds.
Press
2.
a The water hardness menu is
activated.
Press
button until
3.
up.
Water hardness
in gr/gal (US)
< 7.3
7.3 - 14.6
14.6 - 21.9
> 21.9
and
button.
lights
15