Filling The Water Tank; Measuring And Adjusting Water Hardness; Water Filter - Saeco MAGIC M2 Technical Manual

7.4

Filling the Water Tank

If the appliance is connected and set to the
water mains, fill the water tank only to
perform the descaling operation.
Before using the machine for the first time,
wash the water tank carefully. Fill the
water tank with fresh drinking water only.
Hot or carbonated water, as well as other
liquids, will damage the machine.
Remove the protection cover as described in section "Opening the Upper Lid".
(only versions M2, M2+, B2 and B2+).
Remove the lid from the water tank.
Remove the tank; lift it using the inside handles.
Rinse and fill it with fresh water; do not exceed the level (MAX) indicated on the
tank.
When filling the water tank, use sterile
disposable gloves
bacteriological contamination.
Insert the water tank back into its seat and refit the lid.
Refit the protection cover as described in section "Closing the Upper Lid". (only
versions M2, M2+, B2 and B2+).
7.5
Measuring water hardness is very important in order to correctly manage the
anti-scale filter and the frequency with which the machine must be descaled.
Immerse the water hardness test strip in water for 1 second.
the test strip is only valid for one measurement.
Check how many squares change their colour and then consult the table.
The numbers correspond to the settings indicated in the following machine
adjustments.
Access the programming of the machine as described in the paragraph "Access to
the programming menus". Tap the "menu" icon to view the appliance's menu
functions.
Select "Machine settings". Select "Maintenance". Select "Descaling settings". Set the
value found in the measurement.
The machine is supplied with standard
adjustments, suitable for most uses.
After adjusting the water hardness, install the anti-scale filter as described in the
following section.
7.6
This water filter can only be used if the
machine is not set to the water mains.
Water is a key element for a good espresso coffee. Therefore, it should always be
filtered in a professional manner. This is why all machines can be equipped with a
water filter. This filter is easy to use and its sophisticated technology is effective in
preventing limescale build-up. This way, water will always be perfect and will give a
much more intense aroma to your espresso coffee.
Measuring water hardness is very important
in order to correctly manage the water
to prevent filter and the frequency with which the
machine must be descaled.

Measuring and Adjusting Water Hardness

1 HARDNESS 1 (very soft)
2
HARDNESS 2 (soft)
3 HARDNESS 3 (medium)
4 HARDNESS 4 (hard)

Water filter

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