Krups Intuition Preference EA87 Series Manual page 16

TIPS AND TRICKS
Water quality has a strong influence on the quality of the aromas. Limescale and chlorine can alter the taste of coffee. To
preserve the aromas of your coffee, we recommend you to use the Claris – Aqua Filter System cartridge, or bottled water
with dry residues below 800 mg/L (look on the bottle's label). See the "FILTER AND WATER HARDNESS" section.
When preparing drinks, we recommend using preheated cups (by running them under hot water) of an appropriate size
for your desired quantity.
The roasted coffee beans can lose their aroma if they are not protected. We advise that you use an amount of beans
equivalent to your consumption over the next 2-3 days and that you choose 250 g bags.
The quality of the coffee beans is variable and tastes are subjective. Arabica will give you fine, floral aromas, while Robusta,
which has a higher caffeine content, is more bitter and full-bodied. It is common to mix the two types of coffee to get a
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more balanced coffee. Contact your roaster for further advice.
We do not recommend using oily and caramelised beans as these can damage the machine.
The fineness of the ground beans influences the strength of the aromas and the quality of the crema. The more finely
ground the beans, the smoother the crema. Grinding can also be adapted for the desired drink.
INTUITIVE LIGHT INDICATOR
WHAT DOES THE INTUITIVE LIGHT INDICATOR DO?
Your Intuition machine features smart, bright technology to make your day easier: Intuitive Light Indicator (J). This technology
has a dual functionality:
1. The machine automatically detects and controls the levels of coffee beans, water and coffee grounds.
When you need to fill or empty your containers, or when maintenance is required, the red light alert comes on, signalling
you to follow the information on the screen.
2. The Intuitive Light Indicator also allows you to customise your experience. By saving or editing your drinks in your favourites,
you can assign a colour to each drink. See the "MY FAVOURITES" chapter.
LET YOURSELF BE GUIDED.
Colour Status
Red Fixed
Breathing
Other colours and white
Fixed
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Explanation
Alert
In progress
Recipe complete
FILTER AND WATER HARDNESS
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE WATER HARDNESS SETTING?
In order to avoid scale build-up in your machine and to optimise the quality of your coffee, we advise you to adjust the water
hardness setting on your machine.
HOW TO SET THE WATER HARDNESS ON YOUR MACHINE?
SETTINGS
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Fill a glass of water.
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Dip the water-hardness testing stick (8) supplied with the machine in your glass of water.
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Wait for 1 minute. The squares on the stick will change colour.
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Count the number of coloured squares. This indicates the hardness of the water, from 0 to 4.
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In the "Water Hardness" menu, press the corresponding number between 0 and 4.
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Press OK.
IF YOU RUN OUT OF WATER-HARDNESS TESTING STICKS
If you need to repeat this operation, remember to adjust the water hardness setting according to the location of use or
information provided by your local water company, using the table below:
Classe 0 Classe 1
Degree of hardness
Very soft Soft
° dH < 3° > 4°
° e < 3.75° > 5°
° f < 5.4° > 7.2°
Appliance setting
0 1
WHY INSTALL A FILTER CARTRIDGE?
The Claris Aqua Filter System cartridge optimises the taste of coffee, and reduces scaling and maintenance.
WHEN SHOULD I CHANGE THE CLARIS AQUA FILTER SYSTEM CARTRIDGE?
1. Two months after set-up or when your machine notifies you.
2. When changing the cartridge, we recommend that you turn the grey ring on the top of the filter cartridge
to indicate the date + two months.
HOW DO I INSTALL THE CLARIS AQUA FILTER SYSTEM CARTRIDGE?
MAINTENANCE
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Place the cartridge in the water container.
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Position the cartridge, numbered ring facing up.
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Use the black tightening accessory, supplied with the cartridge, to position and screw the cartridge in
place.
Classe 2 Classe 3 Classe 4
Average hardeness Hard Very hard
> 7° > 14° > 21°
> 8.75° > 17.5° > 26.25°
> 12.6° > 25.2° > 37.8°
2 3 4
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