DeLonghi PrimaDonna Exclusive ESAM 6900.M Gebrauchsanleitung
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the spout.
11. When “Descaling complete” “PRESS OK” is displayed, press
the OK icon. The appliance goes off.
12. Put the water softener filter (if present) back and fill the
tank.
To use the appliance, press the
button.
SETTING WATER HARDNESS
Descaling is requested after a period of time established
according to water hardness.
The machine is set by default for a hardness value of 4 (very
hard water).
The machine can also be programmed according to the actual
hardness of the mains water in the various regions, varying the
frequency with which the message is displayed.
according to water hardness.
The machine is set by default for a hardness value of 4 (very
hard water).
The machine can also be programmed according to the actual
hardness of the mains water in the various regions, varying the
frequency with which the message is displayed.
Measuring water hardness
1. Remove the “TOTAL HARDNESS TEST” indicator paper from
1. Remove the “TOTAL HARDNESS TEST” indicator paper from
its pack.
2. Immerse the paper completely in a glass of water for one
second.
3. Remove the paper from the water and shake lightly.
After about a minute, 1, 2, 3, or 4 red squares form,
depending on the hardness of the water. Each square
corresponds to one level.
depending on the hardness of the water. Each square
corresponds to one level.
LEVEL 1
soft water
soft water
LEVEL 2
slightly hard water
slightly hard water
LEVEL 3
hard water
hard water
LEVEL 4
very hard water
very hard water
Set water hardness
1.
1.
Access the settings menu by pressing the
MENU icon. Scroll through the menu pressing
the
MENU icon. Scroll through the menu pressing
the
and
icons to select “Water
hardness”.
2. Confirm the selection by pressing the OK icon.
3. Press
3. Press
or
to set the water hardness identified
using the indicator paper (see figure in the previous
section).
section).
4. Press the OK icon to confirm the setting.
5. Press the ESC icon to exit the menu.
The machine is now reprogrammed with the new water
hardness setting.
5. Press the ESC icon to exit the menu.
The machine is now reprogrammed with the new water
hardness setting.
WATER SOFTENER FILTER
Certain models are fitted with a water softener filter. If this
is not the case with your model, you are recommended to
purchase one from De’Longhi Customer Services. To use the
filter correctly, follow the instructions below.
is not the case with your model, you are recommended to
purchase one from De’Longhi Customer Services. To use the
filter correctly, follow the instructions below.
Installing the filter
1. Remove the filter from the packaging.
1. Remove the filter from the packaging.
2. Turn the date indicator
disk until the next
two months of use are
displayed.
two months of use are
displayed.
Please note
The filter lasts about two
months if the appliance is
used normally. If the coffee
machine is left unused with
the filter installed, it will last a
maximum of three weeks.
3. To activate the filter, let
months if the appliance is
used normally. If the coffee
machine is left unused with
the filter installed, it will last a
maximum of three weeks.
3. To activate the filter, let
tap water go in the hole
of the filter as shown in
the figure as long as the
water comes out from
the side openings for
over one minute (min.
500ml).
of the filter as shown in
the figure as long as the
water comes out from
the side openings for
over one minute (min.
500ml).
4. Extract the tank from the
appliance and fill with
water.
water.
5. Insert the filter in the
water tank and immerse
it completely for about
30 seconds, turning it
upside down to enable
the air bubbles to
escape.
it completely for about
30 seconds, turning it
upside down to enable
the air bubbles to
escape.
6. Insert the filter in the
filter housing and press
as far as it will go.
as far as it will go.
7. Close the tank with the
lid, then put the tank
back in the machine.
back in the machine.
When you install the filter, you must notify the appliance of its
presence.
8. Access the menu by pressing the MENU icon;
9. Scroll through the menu by pressing the
presence.
8. Access the menu by pressing the MENU icon;
9. Scroll through the menu by pressing the
or
icon
until “Install water filter” is displayed.