Before First Use; Measuring Water Hardness - Krups EA69 Series Manual

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KRUPS
SERIE EA69xx
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BEFORE FIRST USE

2.1 Measuring water hardness

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Before using the appliance for the first time or if you have noted a change in water hardness, it is ad-
visable to adapt the appliance to the observed water hardness. To determine the water hardness, use
the measuring stick delivered with the appliance or get in contact with your water board. The appliance
will ask you for the hardness of your water on first use (see First use / Setting machine parameters sec-
tion).
Degree of
hardness
° f
° dH
° TH
1 sec.
water testing: Fill a glass
with water and immerse a
water testing stick into it.
2.2 Claris - Aqua Filter System F 088 cartridge (sold separately)
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To get the best taste from your coffee and extend your appliance's service life, we advise you to use
only the Claris - Aqua Filter System cartridge sold as an accessory.
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The cartridge comprises a scale-removing substance and activated carbon that reduces chlorine, im-
purities, lead, copper, pesticides, etc. that are present in the water. Minerals and trace elements will
then be preserved.
F 088
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Note: Your appliance will give you a message telling you when to replace your Claris - Aqua Filter System car-
tridge. The Claris cartridge needs to be replaced after approximately 50 litres of water used or every two months at
least.
* indications provided by the manufacturer
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0 1
very soft soft
<5,4° >7,2°
<3° >4°
<3,75° >5°
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After 1 minute the hardness measurement will appear (moderately hard water)
Filter the water using the Claris - Aqua
Filter System cartridge to reduce
carbonate hardness by as much as 75 %*
Chlorine – up to 85 %*
Lead – up to 90 %*
Copper – up to 95 %*
Aluminium – up to 67 %*
2 3
moderately hard
hard
>12,6° >25,2°
>7° >14°
>8,75° >17,5°
1 2
4
extremely hard
> 37,8°
> 21°
> 26,25°
4
3
Mechanism to memorise
the month the cartridge
was fitted and when to
replace it (after 2 months
at most).