• 38 •Machine Installation - Service Provider Manual4 The machine will brew coffee through the dispensing spout(Fig.11, page 3); wait until the procedure has been completedand empty the container.5 Repeat the operations from step 2 to step 4 three times, thencontinue with step 6.6 Place a container under the steam/hot water wand (Fig.10,page 3).7 Press the “ ” button (24). The following screen is displayed:8 Press the “ ” button (23). The following screen is displayed:9 Press the “ ” button (23) again to start dispensing. The fol-lowing screen is displayed:10 The machine reminds you to install the water dispensingspout. Make sure that the water dispensing spout is correctlyinstalled. Press the “ ” button (18) to confi rm. The machinestarts dispensing hot water. Dispense water until the no watericon is displayed.8 When the hot water dispensing procedure has been com-pleted, empty the container.11 Fill the water tank again up to the MAX level.The machine is now ready for use.9.11 Measuring and Adjusting Water HardnessMeasuring water hardness is very important in order to correctlymanage the "INTENZA+" fi lter and the frequency with which themachine must be descaled.1 Immerse the water hardness test strip in water for 1 second.Note: The test strip is only valid for one measure-ment.2 Check how many squares change colour and refer to the ta-ble.Hardness 4Hardness 3Hardness 2Hardness 13 The numbers correspond to the settings indicated in the fol-lowing machine adjustments.HARDNESS 4 (hard)HARDNESS 3 (medium)HARDNESS 2 (soft)HARDNESS 1 (very soft)4 Switch to programming mode as described in section 10.1.