Measuring Water Hardness; Brewing Drinks - Saeco Xelsis SM7686 Manual

1. Activating the AquaClean filter during first installation
After switching on for the first time, the machine guides you through the first installation steps such as
filling the water tank, filling the water circuit and activating the AquaClean filter. Simply follow the
instructions on the screen.
2. Activating the AquaClean filter when prompted
Replace the AquaClean filter when the screen shows the message 'Replace AquaClean filter?'. Then
follow the instructions on the screen to activate the filter properly.
Replace the AquaClean filter at least every 3 months, even if the machine has not yet indicated that
replacement is required.
3. Activating the AquaClean filter at any other time
You can start using the AquaClean filter at any time by following the instructions below.
1 Tap the Settings
2 Select 'new' and when the activation screen appears, press the start/stop
3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: In some situations the machine will tell you that you need to descale the machine before you
can install and activate a new AquaClean filter. This is because your machine has to be completely
limescale-free before you start to use the AquaClean filter. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Measuring water hardness

During first installation, you have to set the water hardness. Follow the steps on the screen and use
the water hardness test strip supplied. To set the water hardness later, tap the Settings
select 'water hardness'.
1 Immerse the water hardness test strip in tap water for 1 second. Then wait for 1 minute.
2 Check how many squares have turned red.
3 Select the appropriate water hardness setting and tap the OK icon to confirm.
Number of red squares:
Value to be set

Brewing drinks

Tap the Drinks icon to enter the 'Drinks' menu. Scroll through the different pages to find your drink.
After selecting a drink you can personalize it by adjusting the settings (see 'Personalizing your drinks').
- Tap the '2x' icon if you want to brew two cups (Fig. 6). The machine automatically carries out two
grinding cycles in sequence of the selected drinks.
- Tap the Profiles
icon to brew one of your saved drinks.
- Slide the dispensing spout up or down to adjust the height to the size of the cup or glass you are
using.
Brewing coffee drinks
1 Fill the water tank with tap water and fill the bean hopper with beans.
icon and select your coffee.
2 Tap the Drinks
icon and then select 'AquaClean' (Fig. 5).
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