• 30 •Machine Installation - Service Provider Manual8.12 "INTENZA+" Water FilterWater is a key element for a good espresso coffee. It should there-fore always be fi ltered in a professional manner. That is why allSaeco machines can be equipped with the INTENZA+ fi lter. Thisfi lter is easy to use and its sophisticated technology is effectivein preventing limescale build-up. This way, water will always beperfect and will give a much more intense aroma to your espressocoffee.The "INTENZA+" water fi lter can be installed onlyif the machine is NOT connected to the water net-work.The descaling fi lter should be replaced wheneverindicated by the machine. Before descaling, re-move the anti-scale fi lter from the water tank.Measuring water hardness is very important inorder to correctly manage the "INTENZA+" waterfi lter and the frequency with which the machine must bedescaled.1 Remove the "INTENZA+" water fi lter from its packaging. Thefi lter should be set according to the measurements performed toset water hardness.Use the water hardness test strip provided with the machine. Setthe "Intenza Aroma System" as specified on the filter packaging(see section 8.11).A = Soft waterB = Hard water (standard)C = Very hard water2 Immerse the "INTENZA+" water fi lter vertically in cold water(with its opening positioned upwards) and delicately press itssides so as to let the air bubbles out.3 Switch to programming mode as described in chapter 9.MENUBEVERAGE MENUMACHINE MENU4 To select the "MACHINE MENU" option, press the " " but-ton (25).MENUBEVERAGE MENUMACHINE MENU5 Press the " " button (21) to access.MACHINE MENUGENERAL MENUDISPLAY MENUWATER MENUMAINTENANCE6 Press the " " button (25) until the "WATER MENU" optioncan be selected.MACHINE MENUGENERAL MENUDISPLAY MENUWATER MENUMAINTENANCE7 Press the " " button (21) to access.8 Press the " " button (25) until the "ACTIVATE FILTER" op-tion can be selected.WATER MENUHARDNESSENABLE FILTERACTIVATE FILTER