cartridge (Fig.12).
• Insert the cartridge with its tapered end down and the exten-
sion piece up. Make sure it fits snugly over the white mesh
piece inside the water container. Push down gently (Fig.13).
• Close the holder for the cartridge so that it engages in the
water tank (Fig.12).
• Fill the water tank with fresh cold water and replace.
11b. PROGRAMMING THE CLARIS CARTRIDGE
COFFEE READY.
• Open cover for programming (Fig.1,19).
• Press the P button until you hear a beep.
PRESS KEY / POWDER QUANTITY.
• Press the + button several times until the display shows:
FILTER NO
• Press the P button (you will hear a beep). The word NO flashes.
• Press the + button once and the word YES flashes.
• Press the P button to confirm.
RINSE FILTER / PRESS STEAM.
• Place a large container (approx. 1 liter or at least 22 oz.) under
the steam nozzle (Fig. 4) and press the PERMANENT STEAM
button (Fig.3,M).
PLEASE WAIT / FILTER RINSING. Water will be pushed
through the steam nozzle and will stop automatically. The water
might be slightly discolored. Discard water. This procedure
activates the Claris cartridge.
FILTER YES
• Press the N button.
COFFEE READY
IMPORTANT: If you select "YES" for the Claris Cartridge the
function WATER HARDNESS is suppressed and turned off.
11c. REPLACING THE CLARIS CARTRIDGE
The filter is monitored automatically. After approx. 50 liters
(approx. 55 quarts) of water, the filter loses its effect. The display
will show:
REPLACE FILTER
Attention: The filter should be changed every 2 months if you
use less than 50 liters. In this case, no message will appear in
the display.
• Remove the old cartridge, snap the extension tube onto
the new cartridge and install. The old cartridge is environ-
mentally friendly. Dispose with regular household trash.
• Fill water tank with fresh water.
• Open front cover and press the CLARIS button (Fig.3A,R).
for a few seconds until you hear a beep.
RINSE FILTER / PRESS STEAM
• Place a large container (approx. 1 liter or at least 22 oz.) under
the steam nozzle and then press the PERMANENT steam
button (Fig.3,M).
PLEASE WAIT / FILTER RINSING
Water will be dispersed into the container and will stop
automatically. When the cycle stops the machine will display
COFFEE READY.
12. MAKING ESPRESSO AND “CREMA COFFEE”
To understand the principles of pressure brewing refer to
chapters 4. through 4.3.
14.