12. Place the container used to collect the descaler solution
empty under the spouts and press "Next" to start rinsing;
13. Hot water is delivered from both the hot water spout and
coffee spouts;
14. When the water in the tank has run out, empty the contain-
er used to collect the rinsing water;
15. Extract the water tank and put back the water softener fil-
ter if removed previously. Press "Next" to continue;
16. Fill the tank with fresh water up to the MAX level, put back
in the appliance and press "Next" to continue;
17. Place the container used to collect the descaler solution
empty under the spouts and press "Next" to start another
rinsing cycle;
18. When the water in the tank has run out, empty the contain-
er used to collect the rinsing water, remove and empty the
drip tray (A15) and grounds container (A10), then put back
in the appliance;
19. Extract the water tank, top up to the max level, put back in
the appliance and press "Next"
20. The descaling process is now complete". Press "OK". The ap-
pliance performs a rapid preheat cycle and then goes back
to the homepage.
Please note:
•
If the descaling cycle is not completed correctly (e.g. elec-
trical power failure) the appliance will request to complete
it next time you switch it on;
•
After descaling, it is normal for the grounds container (A10)
to contain water.
•
If the water tank has not been filled to the MAX level after
descaling, the appliance prompts for a third rinse to ensure
that the descaler solution has been completely eliminated
from the machine's internal circuits. Before starting rinsing,
remember to empty the drip tray.
18. SETTING WATER HARDNESS
The descaling alarm is displayed after a period of time estab-
lished according to water hardness. The machine can also be
programmed according to the actual hardness of the local water
supply, so that the descaling procedure will be required less
frequently.
18.1 Measuring water hardness
1. Remove the "Total hardness test" indicator paper (D1) from
its pack (in the welcome box).
2. Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for about
one second.
3. Remove the strip from the water and shake lightly. After
about a minute, 1, 2, 3, or 4 red squares appear, depending
on the hardness of the water. Each square corresponds to
1 level.
18.2 Setting water hardness
1. Press the settings menu icon (C3) on the homepage (C);
2. Scroll the pages and select "Water hardness";
3. Press "Set";
4. Carry out the procedure described in the previous section
and measure water hardness;
5. Press the dot corresponding to the water hardness mea-
sured previously as indicated in the following table:
Total Hardness Test (D1)
Green
6. The machine is now reprogrammed with the new water
hardness setting.
7. Press "<" to go back to the settings menu.
19. WATER SOFTENER FILTER
Certain models are fitted with a water softener filter (D4). If this
is not the case with your model, you are recommended to pur-
chase one from De'Longhi Customer Services.
To use the filter correctly, follow the instructions below.
19.1 Installing the filter
1. Press the settings menu (C3);
2. Scroll through the pages and select "Water filter";
3. Press "OK" to enter the guided procedure
4. Remove the filter from the packaging and turn the date indi-
cator to view the next 2 months (fig. 45);
2
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Water hardness
Green
Red
Level 1
Green
Red
Level 2
Red
Level 3
Red
Level 4
16.90 oz
0,5 L
45
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