SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS
It is necessary to descale your appliance at regular intervals. This is the only way to
prevent damage.
Your appliance has a system that automatically displays when it needs descaling. It is
preset to a water hardness 4. Change the value if your water is softer.
Checking the water hardness
Information on the hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the
local water board.
1
Press the STOP/CANCLE button
to the "OFF" state.
3
Press the CONTROL button to the
desired water hardness.
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2
Press the STEAM CLEAN button
and the START button at the same
time and hold for 3 seconds.
4
Press the SELECT button.
► The appliance is now
programmed to provide the
descaling warning when
necessary, based on the actual
hardness of the water.
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