3 Preparing and using for the first time
3 Preparing and using for the first time
Setting up the machine
Filling the bean container
CAUTION
Determining the water
hardness
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Choose a spot for your X4 which protects the machine against
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overheating� Ensure that the ventilation slots are not covered�
Place the X4 on a horizontal surface that is not sensitive to
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water (minimum height of 80 cm)�
The aroma preservation cover of the bean container is lockable
(spanner supplied as standard)�
Coffee beans which have been treated with additives (e�g� sugar),
ground coffee or freeze-dried coffee will damage the grinder�
Only use roasted, untreated coffee beans to fill the bean
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container�
Remove the aroma preservation cover�
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Fill the bean container with coffee beans and close the aroma
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preservation cover�
When you use the machine for the first time, you must set the water
hardness� If you know the hardness of your water, go straight to the
next section� If you do not know the water hardness, you can find
this out first:
Hold the Aquadur® test strip supplied under running water for
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one second� Shake off the water�
Wait for about 1 minute�
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You will then be able to read the degree of water hardness from
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the discolouration of the Aquadur® test strip and the descrip-
tion on the packaging�