De'Longhi ECAM370.95.T how to set the water hardness
When you first set up the machine; the factory setting is level 4 (very hard). A lower correct setting means less frequent descaling.
You need
- Total Hardness Test strip (supplied)
Steps
- Dip the Total Hardness Test strip in water for one second, shake it and wait about a minute.
- Count the red squares: 1 is soft water, 4 is very hard.
- Open the settings menu and press WATER HARDNESS.
- Press the level that matches the strip, then press the back button to return to the homepage.
Source: 15. Setting water hardness Source: 15. Setting water hardness, p. 17
Other ECAM370.95.T procedures
- How to descale the Dinamica PlusWhen DESCALING NEEDED PRESS OK TO START (~45MIN) appears, or the descale symbol shows on the homepage. Start from the settings menu with DESCALE, or press OK on the message.
- How to install or replace the water softener filterWhen REPLACE WATER FILTER PRESS OK TO START appears, every 2 months of use, or after the machine stands unused for 3 weeks with a filter fitted.
- How to clean the infuserAt least once a month, and when INSERT INFUSER ASSEMBLY appears after cleaning.
- How to clean the milk container after useAfter each milk drink, when TURN MILK FROTH ADJUSTMENT DIAL TO CLEAN POSITION appears. When making several milk drinks in a row, clean only after the last one.
- How to wash the milk containerEvery two days, and when milk does not flow or froths poorly.
Sources
- Instructions for use, Dinamica Plus ECAM370.95.T (English). De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l. Document 5713238071, revision EN-5713238071 (PDF dated 2018-07-06), 2018-07-06, 25 pages, en. library.delonghigroup.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.