11Before using for the first time enKBefore using for the first timeBeforeusingfor thefirst timeIn this section, you can find out what you must dobefore using your appliance to prepare food for the firsttime. First read the section entitled ~ "Importantsafety information" on page 4.The appliance must be fully installed and connected tothe mains.After connecting the appliance to the power supply, the"Initial settings "menu will be displayed. Now you cannow configure your new appliance for initial set-up.Notes– The "Initial settings" menu will appear only after theappliance has been connected to a power supplyand switched on for the first time, or if theappliance has not been connected to a powersupply for a number of days.Once the appliance has been connected to a powersupply, the GAGGENAU logo will appear first forapproximately 30 seconds. The "Initial settings"menu will then appear automatically.– You can change the settings at any time in the basicsettings.Setting the languageThe preset language appears in the display.1 Turn the rotary selector to select the requireddisplay language.2 Confirm with ™.Setting the time formatThe two possible formats 24h and AM/PM appear in thedisplay. The default is the 24h format.1 Use the rotary selector to select the desired format.2 Confirm with ™.Setting the clockThe time is shown in the display.1 Set the desired time using the rotary selector.2 Confirm with ™.Setting the date formatThe three possible formats D.M.Y, D/M/Y and M/D/Yappear in the display. The default is the D.M.Y format.1 Use the rotary selector to select the desired format.2 Confirm with ™.Setting the dateThe preset date appears in the display. The day settingis already active.1 Set the day using the rotary selector.2 Touch the C symbol to switch to the month setting.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 temperature unitThe two possible units °C and °F will appear on thedisplay. The default unit is °C.1 Use the rotary selector to select the unit yourequire.2 Confirm with ™.Setting the water hardness"Water hardness" appears in the display.1 Check the mains water with the included carbonatehardness test: fill the small measurement tube withmains water up to the 5 ml mark.2 Add drops of indicator solution until the colorchanges from purple to yellow.Important: count the drops and carefully swing themeasurement tube after every drop until the liquidshave mixed thoroughly. The number of dropscorresponds 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" will appear on the display.Confirm with ™.The appliance will switch to standby mode and thestandby display will appear. The appliance is now readyto use.Cleaning the door panelThe door seal has been greased in the factory to make itleaktight. There may be traces of grease left on the doorpanel.Clean the door panel with glass cleaner and a windowcloth or microfibre cloth before using the appliance forthe first time. Do not use glass scrapers.