Priming the machine allows the water circuits to be filled, so that the machine can operate. Preheating and automatic
rinsing will take place.
For more information, refer to the quick start guide -1ST USE.
Your appliance has been checked and tested before leaving the manufacturing facility. Despite all the attention paid
to cleaning, it is nevertheless possible that you find coffee residues in the coffee grinder and/or coffee drops on the
grid of the drip tray. When unpacking, you may also notice the presence of dust on the machine due to the protective
material. We recommend that you thoroughly clean your machine before first use with a cloth.
We thank you for your understanding.
Never use a damaged appliance.
MACHINE STANDBY
Depending on the preparation, the machine performs automatic rinsing when it is put on standby. The cycle lasts
only a few seconds and stops automatically.
Hints and tips
WATER
The quality of the water greatly influences the quality of the aromas. Limescale and chlorine may alter the taste
of coffee. To preserve all the aromas of your coffee, we recommend that you use fresh water as well as a Claris
Aqua Filter System cartridge, or bottled water with dry residue below 800 mg/L (see label on bottle). See the
chapter "FILTER AND WATER HARDNESS".
CUP
When preparing hot drinks we recommend using preheated cups (by passing them under hot water) the size of
which is adapted to your desired quantity.
BEANS
Roasted coffee beans may lose their aroma if they are not protected. We advise you to use the amount of beans
equivalent to your consumption over the next 2–3 days and to choose 250 g bags. The quality of coffee beans
is variable and tastes are subjective. Arabica will give you fine, floral aromas unlike Robusta which is higher in
caffeine, more bitter and full-bodied. It is common to mix the two types of coffee to achieve a more balanced
coffee. Please do not hesitate to seek advice from your roaster. We do not recommend the use of oily and
caramelised beans as these can damage the machine.
The fineness of the ground beans influences the strength of the aromas and the quality of the crema. The more
finely ground the beans, the smoother the crema. Grinding can also be adapted for the desired drink.
FILTER AND WATER HARDNESS
WHAT DOES THE WATER HARDNESS ADJUSTMENT DO?
To avoid scaling your machine and to optimise the quality of your coffee, we advise you to set the hardness of your
water on your machine.
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HOW TO INDICATE THE WATER HARDNESS OF YOUR MACHINE.
• Fill a glass of water
• Dip the test stick that comes with the machine into your glass filled with water.
• Wait 1 minute. The squares on the test stick change colour.
• Count the number of coloured squares. This tells you how hard your water is, between 0 and 4.
• Go to
- Then settings - Use the arrow to scroll
• Press OK
YOU NO LONGER HAVE A TEST STICK?
If you need to repeat this operation later, be sure to change the hardness of the water according to the place of use or
the information provided by the water companies, using the table below:
Degree of water
Class 0
Class 1
hardness
Very soft
Soft
° dH
< 3°
> 4°
° e
< 3,75°
> 5°
° f
< 5,4°
> 7,2°
Appliance settings
0
1
WHY INSTALL A FILTER CARTRIDGE?
The Claris Aqua Filter System cartridge helps to optimise the taste of your coffee, to limit the build up of limescale and
to reduce maintenance operations.
HOW TO INSTALL THE CLARIS AQUA FILTER SYSTEM CARTRIDGE
The cartridge is placed in the water tank.
• We advise that, when you install your cartridge, you turn the grey ring at the far end of the filter
cartridge to show the date of installation + 2 months.
• Correctly position the cartridge in its location, with the numbered ring upwards.
• Use the black or grey screw-in attachment, supplied with the cartridge, to correctly position and
screw the cartridge in place.
WHEN SHOULD YOU CHANGE THE CLARIS AQUA FILTER SYSTEM
CARTRIDGE?
• 2 months after installation or when the machine indicates this.
down to hardness and enter the corresponding number.
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Moderately hard
Hard
Very hard
> 7°
> 14°
> 21°
> 8,75°
> 17,5°
> 26,25°
> 12,6°
> 25,2°
> 37,8°
2
3
4
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