◆Neverusemetalaccessories,wireorabrasivespongestocleanthelterhousing.
◆Periodicallycheckthattheparts subjecttowear areintact (lterhousing,lters,gaskets,shower
heads). Order original parts to a customer support centre.
10. MINI RESIN WATER SOFTENER
◆ Calcium and magnesium determine the hardness of the water and cause the formation of what we
simplycallscale.Waterishardfrom30°f to40°f;itisconsideredveryhardfrom40°f upwards.The
hardness can be measured by simple test kits, which may be purchased at any service centre.
◆ There is a small resin water softener (plus one in the accessories kit) inside the water tank, which
should be replaced or regenerated once every 20-30 litres of water that are used.
The small water softener can be regenerated by putting it in salt water (0,5 litres and one spoonful of
NaCl, sodium chloride) for approx. 48 hours. Thoroughly rinse with clean water and put the small
water softener connected to the silicone tube back inside the tank.
11. PRACTICAL INFORMATION AND SUGGESTIONS
We recommend water hardness between 15 and 30 French degrees (check
with your help centre). If the value is greater than or less than the recommended
parameters, periodic checks and a special cleaning of the hydraulic circuits by specialized
technicians are required.
Depending on the geographical location and a possible period of inactivity, it’s recom-
mendedaspeciccleaningof thehydrauliccircuitbyqualiedpersonnel.
◆Forbestresults,usegroundcoeeforbaruse,whichhasawell-denedcoarsenessof grinding.Give
thisgrindingindicationtoyourcoeeroasterorshopwhenaskingforyourfavouriteblend.
◆ If theoptionaladapteristted,youcanalsousepre-packagedcoeepods.Theuseof coffeepods
offers many advantages: the freedom to choose from among the many brands on the market, a con-
stantly good espresso irrespective of the experience of whoever is making it, extremely easy to use and
lastly, less maintenance because the appliance remains constantly clean.
◆Toenjoyexcellentcoee:
-purchaseagoodbrandof coeeinbeans.
-keepthecoeeinbeansinadryplace.
-grindthecoeebeansfreshwhenyoumakecoee.
-measureandpressthegroundcofeslightlytopackitmoreuniformly.
◆Forboilinghotcofe:
-leavethelterholderwiththeemptyemptylterinthecoeedistributionunitatalltimes.
-rinsethelterholderandlterwithboilinghotwaterbypressingthecoeeswitch.
- use the same boiling water to pre-heat the cups.
◆ For a delicious cappuccino:
- use a tall narrow milk pitcher half full.
- immerse the steam nozzle 1 cm into the milk.
- open the steam tap with the knob.
◆ If you just want to heat the milk:
- immerse the steam nozzle all the way into the milk.
- open the steam tap with the knob.
- close the steam tap when the milk is hot enough.
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