Philips HD8881 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Water hardness measuring is very important in order to defi ne the descal-
ing frequency and to install the “INTENZA+” water fi lter (for more detail on 
the water fi lter, see next chapter).

To measure the water hardness follow the steps below:

 Immerse the water hardness test strip (supplied with the machine) in 

water for 1 second.

 Note: 

The test strip can only be used for one single measurement.

 Wait for one minute.

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 Check how many squares have changed the colour to red and then 

refer to the table.

 Note: 

The numbers on the water hardness test strip correspond to the water 
hardness adjustment settings.

More precisely:
1 = 1 (very soft water)
2 = 2 (soft water)
3 = 3 (hard water)
4 = 4 (very hard water)

The letters correspond to the references that are located at the base of the 
“INTENZA+” water fi lter (see next chapter).

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 Now you can program the water hardness setting. Press the “

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button and scroll the pages by pressing the “

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lowing icon is displayed.

 Note: 

The machine is supplied with standard water hardness setting, suitable for 
most types of water.