Setting Water Hardness; Measuring Water Hardness; Set Water Hardness; Water Softener Filter - DeLonghi ECAM23210B/SB Mode D'emploi

Avoid contact with splashes of water.
button to confirm introduc-
tion of the solution. The
telling you to turn the steam knob.
10. Turn the steam knob to the I position
The descaling program starts and the desca-
ler liquid comes out of the cappuccino ma-
ker.
The descale program automatically performs
a series of rinses and pauses to remove lime-
scale deposits from inside the machine.
After about 30 minutes, the water tank is empty.
lights come on and the
light flashes.
11. Empty the container used to collect the de-
scaler solution and replace it under the cap-
puccino maker.
12. Remove the water tank, empty, rinse under
running water, fill with clean water and repla-
ce. The light goes off.
13. Hot water comes out of the cappuccino ma-
ker.
14. When the water tank is completely empty,
is displayed.
15. Turn the knob to the 0 position, insert the
filter (if present), fill the water tank and the
appliance is ready for use.

SETTING WATER HARDNESS

The light is displayed after a period of time
established according to the water hardness set.
The machine is factory set for a hardness value
of 4. The machine can also be programmed ac-
cording to the hardness of the mains water in the
various regions so that the machine needs to be
descaled less often.

Measuring water hardness

1. Remove the "TOTAL HARDNESS TEST" indi-
cator paper attached to this manual from its
pack.
2. Immerse the paper completely in a glass of
water for one second.
3. Remove the paper from the water and shake
lightly.
After about a minute, 1, 2, 3, or 4 red squares
form, depending on the hardness of the wa-
ter. Each square corresponds to one level.
Level 1
light flashes
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

Set water hardness

2. Turn the selector knob until the
selected.
3. Confirm the selection by pressing the
button.
4. Turn the selection knob and set the level
shown by the indicator paper (see previous
paragraph).
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
The machine is now reprogrammed with the new
water hardness setting.

WATER SOFTENER FILTER

Certain models are fitted with a water softener
filter. If this is not the case with your model, you
are recommended to purchase one from De'Lon-
ghi Customer Services.
To use the filter correctly, follow the instructions
below.
Installing the filter
1. Remove the filter from the packaging.
2. Turn the date indicator disk (see fig. 30) until
the next 2 months of use are displayed.
Please note:
The filter lasts about two months if the appliance
is used normally. If the coffee maker is left unu-
sed with the filter installed, it will last a maximum
of three weeks.
3. Remove the tank from the appliance and fill
with water.
4. Insert the filter in the water tank and immer-
se it completely, sloping it to enable the air
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P button to enter the menu.
button to confirm the setting.
button to exit the menu.
light is