Read the water hardness off the
3.
test strip after 1 minute.
→ "Overview of water hardness
levels", Page 45
Note: Please use the test strip even if
you have a water softening system in-
stalled as they generate different wa-
ter hardnesses.
6.3 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
6.4 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.
Observe the display messages.
▶
1
Depending on the appliance specifications
Ring setting on
INTENZA filter
A
A
B
C
1
Before using for the first time en
Tips
You can change the settings at
¡
any time.
→ "Basic settings", Page 52
If the water hardness exceeds
¡
21 °dH (3.8 mmol/l), you can fill
the water tank with prefiltered wa-
ter to reduce limescale deposits.
German degrees
in °dH
1 - 7
8 - 14
15 - 21
22 - 30
Press
.
1.
Press "INTENZA filter" and follow
2.
the instructions on the display.
Changing or removing the water
filter
You can also operate your appliance
without a water filter.
Press
.
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-
¡
cording to local regulations.
Always store replacement water fil-
¡
ters in a cool and dry place in their
original sealed packaging.
Total hardness in
mmol/l
< 1.3
1.3 - 2.5
2.5 - 3.8
> 3.8
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