ECM Technika VI

MakerECM
BoilerDual boiler
Brew boiler0.5 L
Steam boiler1 L
Water tankNot listed
Plumb-inSwitchable
Voltage (US)110V
Maker's water filterNot listed

What water does this machine require?

ECM hasn't published a limit our check can use for this machine yet, so the check can't give it a result. Whatever the maker does say is quoted below.

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  • Total hardness, at most 71.4 ppm (our conversion of the maker's 4 °dH). Applies only to the water-tank (reservoir) setup. Tell us how your machine is set up to use it. The maker's words for Total hardness.

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The maker's water guidance

What the maker says this machine needs from its water. This is machine care, not drinking-water advice.

From ECM's guidance for this model.

  • Hardness, highest: up to 4 °dH

    “Only operate the machine with fresh, soft drinking water (up to 4° dH = German degree of hardness) Do not use carbonated water.”

    ECM Technika VI user manual, item no. CM100021-00, ECM Technika VI_BA_V1.0 (BA-Technika-VI-2607.pdf, ecm.de), English section 9.4 'Filling the water tank with water', PDF page 125. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Water filter

    “Too much chlorine in the water. Use a water filter.”

    ECM Technika VI user manual, item no. CM100021-00, ECM Technika VI_BA_V1.0 (BA-Technika-VI-2607.pdf, ecm.de), English troubleshooting table (cause / solution for little or no crema), PDF page 166. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

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