How do you place the water filter in your Melitta Avanza?
Get started with the water filter
You can install the water filter in a few steps. This takes about 10 minutes. We'll go through these steps with you:
- Step 1. Go to the right settings of the coffee machine.
- Step 2. Place the water filter.
You need:
- Melitta water filter
- Container of at least 600ml
How often should you replace the water filter?
We recommend replacing the water filter every 2 months to prevent limescale and to keep your coffee machine in the best condition. That way, the Melitta Avanza lasts longer and you retain that optimal coffee flavor.
Step 1: set up the machine
- Move up the date wheel of the new Melitta water filter 2 months.
- Submerge the water filter in a container with water for a couple of minutes.
- Press the 'Service' button for at least 3 seconds.
- Keep pressing the 'Service' until the icon of the water filter appears.
- Press the button with the coffee bean icon until you see 1 coffee bean on the display.
- Press and hold the 'Service' button for 3 seconds to start the filter program.
- Remove the drip tray and empty it in the sink. Put the drip tray back into the coffee machine.
- Take the water tank out of the coffee machine and remove the old water filter from the water tank.
- Empty the water tank.
Step 2: set up the water filter
- Screw the new water filter to the bottom of the water tank.
- Fill the water tank up to the 'Max' mark.
- Place the water tank back into the machine.
- When the steam icon is on, turn the steam dial to the right.
- Turn the steam dial to the left once the machine stops rinsing.
- Remove the coffee grounds container and empty it.
- Place the coffee grounds container in the drip tray and put it back in the coffee machine.
- You've successfully replaced the water filter.