13Setting the dateThe preset date appears in the display. The daysetting is already active.1 Set the day using the rotary selector.2 Touch the C symbol to switch to the monthsetting.3 Set the month using the rotary selector.4 Touch the C symbol to switch to the year setting.5 Set the year using the rotary selector.6 Confirm with ™.Setting the water filter"Water filter" appears in the display. The default is"Available".It is recommended to install the descaling systemGF 111 100 if the water hardness exceeds 7°dH(carbonate hardness 5°dH).1 Use the rotary selector to select "Available" (withwater filter) or "Not available" (without waterfilter).2 Confirm with ™.3 If water filter "Available" has been selected:"Water filter capacity” is shown in the display.4 Turn the rotary selector to select the capacity ofthe filter cartridge (between 100 - 9000 litres).Refer to the instructions included with the filtercartridge.5 Confirm with ™.Setting the water hardness"Water hardness" appears in the display.1 Check the mains water with the includedcarbonate hardness test: fill the smallmeasurement tube with mains water up to the 5 mlmark.2 Add drops of indicator solution until the colorchanges from purple to yellow.Important: count the drops and carefully swingthe measurement tube after every drop until theliquids have mixed thoroughly. The number ofdrops corresponds to the water hardness.3 Use the rotary selector to set the measured waterhardness. The value 12 is set by default.4 Confirm with ™.Ending initial set-up"Initial set-up complete. Please calibrate the appliancebefore first cooking." appears in the display.Confirm with ™.The appliance enters standby mode and the standbyscreen appears. The appliance is now ready foroperation.Calibrate the appliance before steaming for the firsttime. The appliance sets the boiling point. !"# $