Philips HD8825 User Manual

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16 ENGLISHMEASURING AND PROGRAMMING WATER HARDNESSWater hardness measuring is very important in order to define the descal-ing frequency and to install the “INTENZA+” water filter (for more details onthe water filter, see next chapter).To measure the water hardness follow the steps below:1 Immerse the water hardness test strip (supplied with the machine) inwater for 1 second.Note:The test strip can only be used for one single measurement.2 Wait for one minute.3 Check how many squares have changed colour to red and then refer tothe table.Note:The numbers on the water hardness test strip correspond to the waterhardness.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 filter (see next chapter).2 3 4A B CIntenza Aroma SystemMachine Water Hardness Setting1