Water Filter - Siemens EQ.700 integral TQ7 Series Information For Use

descaling. You can use the enclosed
test strip to check the water hardness
or ask your local water company.
Briefly dip the test strip in fresh tap
1.
water.
Allow the water to drain off the test
2.
strip.
Read the water hardness off the
3.
test strip after 1 minute.
The table shows allocation of the
levels to the different degrees of
water hardness:
Level German
degrees in
°dH
1 1-7
2 8-14
3 15-21
1
4 22-30
1
Factory setting
Note: If a water softening system is
installed in your house, you can se-
lect "Water softening system".
Tips
You can change the settings at
¡
any time.
→ "Basic settings", Page 23
If the water hardness exceeds
¡
21 °dH (3.8 mmol/l), you can fill
the water tank with prefiltered wa-
ter to reduce limescale deposits.
6.3 Water filter
You can use a water filter to minimise
limescale deposits and reduce impur-
ities in the water.
1
Depending on the appliance specifications
Total hard-
ness in mmol/
l
< 1.3
1.3-2.5
2.5-3.8
> 3.8
1
Inserting the water filter
ATTENTION!
Possible damage to the appliance
due to limescale build-up.
Change the water filter in good
▶
time.
Change the water filter after
▶
2 months at the latest.
Observe the display messages.
▶
Press ⁠ .
1.
Press "INTENZA filter" and follow
2.
the instructions on the display.
Changing or removing the water
filter
You can also operate your appliance
without a water filter.
Press ⁠ .
1.
Press "INTENZA filter".
2.
Press "Replace" or "Remove" and
3.
follow the instructions on the dis-
play.
Tips
You should also change your wa-
¡
ter filter for reasons of hygiene.
With a water filter you need to de-
¡
scale your appliance less fre-
quently.
If you use a water filter, your coffee
¡
will be more flavoursome.
If your appliance has not been
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used for a long time, for example if
you were on holiday, you should
rinse the water filter before use by
dispensing a cup of hot water.
The water filter can be purchased
¡
from retailers or customer service.
→ "Accessories", Page 14
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