EN 42
It is necessary to descale your appliance at regular intervals. This is the only way to prevent
damage. Your appliance has a system that automatically displays when it needs descaling. It is
preset to a water hardness 3. Change the value if your water is softer.
Checking the water hardness
Information on the hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the local water board.
Changing the water hardness
1
Press Menu and turn the Multi-
function Selector to choose ‘Water
hardness’.
2
Press Next/Start to confi rm. Turn the
Multi-function Selector to choose the
desired water hardness.
3
Press Next/Start.
Ź The appliance is now programmed
to provide the descaling warning
when necessary, based on the
actual hardness of the water.
Display Type PPM French deg. (°df)
German deg.
(°dH)
1 Very soft water 0 - 105 0 - 11 0 - 6
2 Soft water 125 - 230 12 - 23 7 - 13
3 Hard water 250 - 350 24 - 36 14 - 20
4 Very hard water > 375 > 37 > 21
SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS