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en Before using for the first time
If the water hardness exceeds
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21 °dH (3.8 mmol/l), you can fill
the water tank with prefiltered wa-
ter to reduce limescale deposits.
7.3 Overview of water hardness levels
The table shows allocation of the levels to the different degrees of water hard-
ness.
Setting
1
2
3
1
4
1
Factory setting
7.4 Water filter
You can use a water filter to minimise
limescale deposits and reduce impur-
ities in the water.
The limescale content of the water in-
fluences the aroma and crema of cof-
fee. There is an aroma ring on the
underside of the BRITA INTENZA wa-
ter filter. Turn the aroma ring to set
the optimum aroma level for your
mains water.
Inserting the water filter
ATTENTION!
Possible damage to the appliance
due to limescale build-up.
▶
Change the water filter in good
time.
▶
Change the water filter after
2 months at the latest.
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Observe the display messages.
Press "Care & maintenance".
1.
Press "INTENZA filter" and follow
2.
the instructions on the display.
1
Depending on the appliance specifications
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Ring setting on
INTENZA filter
A
A
B
C
1
German degrees
in °dH
1 - 7
8 - 14
15 - 21
22 - 30
Changing or removing the water
filter
You can also operate your appliance
without a water filter.
Press "Care & maintenance".
1.
Press "INTENZA filter".
2.
Press "Replace" or "Remove" and
3.
follow the instructions on the dis-
play.
Notes
Dispose of spent water filters ac-
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cording to local regulations.
Always store replacement water fil-
¡
ters in a cool and dry place in their
original sealed packaging.
Tips
You should also change your wa-
¡
ter filter for reasons of hygiene.
With a water filter you need to de-
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scale your appliance less fre-
quently.
If you use a water filter, your coffee
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will be more flavoursome.
Total hardness in
mmol/l
< 1.3
1.3 - 2.5
2.5 - 3.8
> 3.8
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