DeLonghi Magnifica Evo Water Hardness Measurement and Filter Optimization
~10 min
Easy
Created on August 09, 2025
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De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Latte
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Routine Overview
An essential routine for optimizing descaling intervals and managing filter replacement timing through accurate water hardness measurement.
Using the factory setting (Level 4) can cause unnecessary frequent descaling.
Extend your machine's lifespan by adjusting settings to your local water quality.
This is an AI-compiled routine. Please share your experiences and suggestions in the comments!
Routine Steps
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1. Prepare Test Strip
Remove the water hardness test strip from the Quick Guide.
Available for purchase at DeLonghi service centers if needed.
Available for purchase at DeLonghi service centers if needed.
Use the strip immediately after opening. Exposure to air affects accuracy.
2. Measure Water Hardness
Fill a clean cup with tap water.
Immerse the test strip completely for 1 second.
Remove and gently shake off excess water.
Immerse the test strip completely for 1 second.
Remove and gently shake off excess water.
3. Check and Interpret Results
Wait approximately 1 minute.
Count the number of red squares:
- 1 square: Level 1 (Soft)
- 2 squares: Level 2 (Medium)
- 3 squares: Level 3 (Medium-Hard)
- 4 squares: Level 4 (Hard)
Count the number of red squares:
- 1 square: Level 1 (Soft)
- 2 squares: Level 2 (Medium)
- 3 squares: Level 3 (Medium-Hard)
- 4 squares: Level 4 (Hard)
Seoul typically ranges Level 1-2, parts of Gyeonggi Level 3-4.
4. Enter Settings Menu (5 seconds)
Press and hold the settings button for 5 seconds.
Setting buttons will illuminate.
Press the water hardness button (No. 3).
Setting buttons will illuminate.
Press the water hardness button (No. 3).
5. Set Water Hardness Level
Press the button corresponding to your measured level.
Press confirm to save.
Press settings button to exit menu.
Press confirm to save.
Press settings button to exit menu.
Lower levels result in longer descaling intervals.
6. Install Filter (If Available)
Rinse new filter with cold water.
Set the date dial to 2 months ahead.
Submerge filter completely in water tank to remove air bubbles.
Set the date dial to 2 months ahead.
Submerge filter completely in water tank to remove air bubbles.
7. Activate Filter
Push filter firmly into filter housing until it stops.
Place a 16.9fl oz (500ml) container under the cappuccino maker.
Turn steam dial to position I to dispense over 16.9fl oz (500ml) water.
Place a 16.9fl oz (500ml) container under the cappuccino maker.
Turn steam dial to position I to dispense over 16.9fl oz (500ml) water.
8. Manage Filter Replacement Cycle
Mark your calendar for replacement in 2 months.
Replace filter if unused for over 3 weeks.
Replace filter if unused for over 3 weeks.
Always remove filter before descaling!
9. Configure Filter Removal (If Not Using Filter)
Press filter button in settings menu.
Press pre-ground symbol to select 'remove'.
Press confirm button to save.
Press pre-ground symbol to select 'remove'.
Press confirm button to save.
10. Verify Optimization
Water Hardness Level 1-2: Descale every 6 months
Water Hardness Level 3: Descale every 4 months
Water Hardness Level 4: Descale every 2-3 months
Water Hardness Level 3: Descale every 4 months
Water Hardness Level 4: Descale every 2-3 months
Using a filter doubles the descaling interval!
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