Degree of
hardness
very soft
° dH
° e
° f
Setting machine
water testing: Fill a glass with water and immerse a water testing stick into it.
After 1 minute the hardness measurement will appear (moderately hard water) - Fig. 1 and 2.
Claris - aqua filter system F 088 cartridge (sold separately)
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.
Fig. 3 : Mechanism to memorise the month the cartridge was fitted and when to replace it (after 2 months at most).
Your appliance will give you a message telling you when to replace your Claris - Aqua Filter System cartridge.
Putting the filter in place
To prime the cartridge correctly, follow this procedure every time you fit a cartridge.
Using for the first time : Choose the "YES" option in the "FILTER" function and follow the instructions on the screen.
Using for the first time When using later or replacing the cartridge : Select the "FILTER" function using the
Prog button : Maintenance -OK - Filter - OK - Place or change -OK - and follow the instructions on the screen.
Screw the filtering cartridge into the bottom of the water tank using the spanner provided - Fig. 4.
Place a 0.6 L container underneath the steam nozzle. - Fig. 5.
Preparing the appliance
Pull out and fill the water tank - Fig. 6.
Put it back in place by pressing firmly and close the lid again - Fig. 7.
Open the coffee bean container lid. Add the coffee beans - Fig. 8.
Close the coffee bean container lid again - Fig. 9.
Do not fill the water tank with hot water, milk or any other liquid. If you turn on the appliance when the water
tank is not in place or not correctly filled (under the "min." level,), the "fill water tank" light will come on and making
an espresso or a cup of coffee will be made impossible.
NEVER PUT GROUND COFFEE IN THE COFFEE CONTAINER.
It is recommended that you do not use oily, caramelised or flavoured coffee beans for this machine. These kinds of
beans may damage the machine.
Check that the coffee beans do not contain any foreign particles such as grit, as any damage caused by the presence of
foreign particles will negate the guarantee.
Do not put water into the coffee bean container.
Remember to fit the drip tray to avoid waste water flowing onto the work surface and staining it or scalding you.
Check that your water tank is clean.
First use / setting machine parameters
Use the rotating button to select a function, increase or reduce values. Confirm your choice using the OK key.
Press "On / Off" to turn your appliance on. Follow the instructions that appear on the "choice of language" screen - Fig. 10.
Use the rotating button - Fig. 11, to choose a language (highlighted) - Fig. 12.
Press the OK key to validate - Fig. 13.
When you first use your appliance, it will ask you to set several parameters. If you unplug your appliance, you will again
be asked for some of these parameters.
The appliance will ask you to set:
You can select your chosen language from those offered.
Language
Choose either ml or oz as your measurement unit.
Measurement unit
You must set the date.
Date
You can choose between 12 hour or 24 hour time display.
Clock
VYou can choose the period after which your appliance will stop automatically.
Auto-off
You can automatically start pre-heating of your appliance at your chosen time.
Auto-on
You must set your water hardness between 0 and 4. See "Water hardness measurement" section.
Water hardness
You must indicate whether a filter is fitted or not (Claris – Aqua Filter System cartridge)
Filter
When being used for the first time, it is possible that the machine will ask to be filled up. Just follow the instructions on the screen.
Rinsing of circuits
Rinsing out the coffee circuit :
Once you have turned the machine on and the preheating stage has completed, you can rinse out the coffee circuit.
Place a container under the coffee outlets then select "YES" from the menu proposed.
12
0
1
soft
< 3°
> 4°
< 3,75°
> 5°
< 5,4°
> 7,2°
0
1
2
moderately hard
> 7°
> 8,75°
> 17,5°
> 12,6°
> 25,2°
2
3
4
hard
extremely hard
> 14°
> 21°
> 26,25°
> 37,8°
3
4