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Saeco HD8966/11 coffee maker

1. Now the machine is ready to brew In this way the machine has been programmed to inform the user of the need to replace the INTENZA water filter Replacing the INTENZA Water Filter When the INTENZA water filter needs to be replaced with a new one the following icon is displayed E Replace the filter as described in the previous chapter EJ The machine is now programmed to manage a new filter ENGLISH 23 aa Note If the filter is already installed and you want to remove but not replace it select the ENABLE FILTER option and set it on OFF If there is no INTENZA water filter installed insert the small white filter previously removed into the water tank CHANGING COFFEE BEANS The machine comes with a removable coffee bean hopper so you can switch easily from one type of coffee bean to another and enjoy a different coffee taste Note You can buy an additional coffee bean hopper as accessory CA6807 To preserve their taste you can store coffee beans in the bean hopper in the refrigerator Removing the Coffee Bean Hopper To remove the coffee bean hopper follow the steps below EE Switch the selector to the fy position BEB caution It may happen that the selector can not be switched as it is blocked by coffee beans In this case move the selector back and forth repeatedly until the beans are released 24 ENGLISH INSERT BEAN CONTAINER Lift the si
2. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water Descale your machine regularly The machine indicates when descaling is needed Not doing this will make your appliance stop working properly In this case repair is not covered under your warranty Do not keep the machine at temperature below 0 C Residue water in the heating system may freeze and cause damage ENGLISH 7 Do not leave water in the water tank when the machine is not used over a long period of time The water can be contaminated Use fresh water every time you use the machine Compliance with Standards The machine complies with art 13 of the Italian Legislative Decree dated 25 July 2005 no 151 Implementation of the Directives 2005 95 EC 2002 96 EC and 2003 108 EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electri cal and electronic equipment as well as waste disposal This machine complies with EU Directive 2002 96 EC This Philips appliance complies with all the applicable stand ards and regulations relating to the exposure to electromag netic fields INSTALLATION Product Overview 12 13 38 39 40 41 ENGLISH 9 General Description Coffee bean hopper Coffee bean hopper tray Coffee bean hopper lid Cup warming surface Water tank lid Coffee bean hopper locking removal selector Pre ground coffee compartment Service door button Control panel Removabl
3. tings of up to 6 different profiles The machine has 3 preset profiles modelled on the various types of coffee on the market The default one is indicated by the icon on the left You can create 3 additional profiles which can be entirely customized For a quick reference users are represented by a unique icon which has to be selected during programming Enabling a New Profile COFFEE PROFILES El Press the button to access the machine main menu Press to confirm EJ Press the Nf button to select ENABLE PROFILE 30 ENGLISH ENABLE PROFILE EJ Press to confirm El Press the Ng button or the AX button to select the desired profile which will be represented by a unique icon Ji Note When a profile has already been enabled is not displayed in the possible options K Press j to confirm Now you can customise the beverages see the Beverage Program ming chapter Disabling a User Profile You can disable an already enabled user profile but not the preset profiles Note In this case all the profile settings are kept in the memory but are not dis played The respective icon is now available again in the enabling options To enable the profile again refer to the Enabling a New Profile section El Press the button to access the machine main menu ENGLISH 31 Press to confir
4. Saeco Gran Dariate USER MANUAL Type HD8966 Read carefully before using the machine CE Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 2 3 8 9 Read all instructions Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs To protect against fire electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord plugs or appliance in water or other liquid Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surtaces 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 11 Always attach plug to appliance first then plug cord into wall outlet To disconnect turn any control to off then remove plug from
5. strong aroma M D Vvery strong aroma 0000 extrastrong aroma ground coffee Note This function remains active for 30 seconds Then the machine resets the selection and goes back to the earlier status Note It is not possible to choose the aroma for the Energy coffee Espresso Intense and Espresso Mild Special products 34 ENGLISH Adjusting the Dispensing Spout The height of the dispensing spout can be adjusted to better fit the dimen sions of the cups that you wish to use Move the dispensing spout up or down with your fingers to adjust its height as shown in the image The recommended positions are For the use of small cups For the use of large cups For the use of glasses for the Latte Macchiato Note This is possible by moving the dispensing spout towards the machine Two cups can be placed under the dispensing spout to brew two coffees at the same time ENGLISH 35 Adjusting the Coffee Quantity The machine allows you to adjust the amount of brewed coffee or milk ac cording to your taste and the size of your cups __ Each time the Espresso PP the Caf Cr me ory the Coffee and j na the American Coffee 4 P buttons are pressed the machine brews a preset amount of product Each button may be individually programmed for a specific brew setting The following procedure describes the Espresso P button progr
6. BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING The machine allows you to customise every beverage according to your personal taste and to memorize the preferences in your personal profile E Press the button to access the machine main menu a MENU EJ Press the f button to select the enabled profile in which you wish COFFEE PROFILES to program the beverage D FJ Press S to confirm EJ Press RA to confirm Note The parameters to adjust for brewing a cappuccino are shown as an exam ple Follow the same steps to adjust other beverages The milk parameters are not available for the coffee only beverages H Press theg button to select CAPPUCCINO FFE Fal Press Na to confirm CAPPUCCINO STRENGTH COFFEE AMOUNT TEMPERATURE TASTE STRENGTH VERY MILD MILD REGULAR STRONG COFFEE AMOUNT TEMPERATURE ENGLISH 53 The parameters to adjust are displayed To select them press the Ng or AA scrolling button To enter press the f button To return to the previous screen press the gt button To return to the initial screen press the s button Aroma This setting adjusts the amount of coffee to ground OD2OODD very mild aroma O2D2O mild aroma OOOD2D regular aroma O OOOD D strong aroma MMVL very strong aroma 0000 extra strong aroma ground coffee Press the Ng or fA scrolling button to s
7. GROUP CLEANING Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level Press the y button BREW GROUP CLEANING EJ Put a Coffee Oil Remover tablet in the pre ground coffee compart ment Press the f button 78 ENGLISH BREW GROUP CLEANING KJ Place a container 1 5 I under the coffee dispensing spout Press the S button to start the cleaning cycle FN varning Never drink the solution dispensed during this step E This icon is displayed The display shows the cycle progress EK When the machine stops dispensing remove and empty the container EA Clean the brew group as described in the Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group chapter ENGLISH 79 Weekly cleaning of the coffee bean hopper the tray and the com partment Clean the coffee bean hopper the tray and the coffee bean hopper com partment once a week with a cloth to remove any coffee residuals or dust To remove the tray push the hooks on the bottom of the coffee bean hop per This is shown in the picture on the left After cleaning put the tray back into the coffee bean hopper 80 ENGLISH DESCALING Z PHILIPS Saeco The descaling process takes approx 35 minutes Limescale builds up inside the machine during use It needs to be removed regularly as it may clog the water and coffee circuit The machine tells you when descaling is needed If the machine display
8. button until you reach the RISTRETTO option EJ Press the button to start the brewing E Coffee brewing automatically stops when the preset level is reached press the Special beverages WP button again to stop it earlier ENGLISH 51 Adjusting the Other Beverages Quantity for the Menu Special Beverages This procedure allows you to adjust the quantity of the other beverages displayed on the menu according to personal taste The procedure for brewing a strong coffee is shown as an example are brewing the Flat white you need to prepare the machine as for brew ing a Cappuccino El Place 1 cup under the dispensing spout FJ Press the P button to enter the SPECIAL BEVERAGES menu EJ Select the beverage by pressing the Ng button until you reach the RISTRETTO option EJ Press and hold the f button until the MEMO icon appears on the display then release the button The machine is now in programming mode ESTREITO The machine starts brewing coffee H Press the P button as soon as the desired amount of coffee is reached CTT Now the beverage is programmed each time it is selected the machine will brew the same amount that was just programmed pa a mal Note Only when you are brewing the Flat white you need to program the amount of milk and coffee separately as shown for brewing a Cappuccino 52 ENGLISH
9. or being injured Choose a location that is sufficiently well lit clean and near an eas ily reachable socket Allow for a minimum distance from the sides of the machine as shown in the illustration lt __ 6 inches QZ Insert the drip tray external with grill into the machine Make sure it is correctly placed Note The drip tray collects the water that comes out of the dispensing spout during each rinse self cleaning cycle as well as coffee that might be spilled during beverage brewing Empty and wash the drip tray daily and each time the full drip tray indicator is raised BEB caution NEVER remove the drip tray when the machine has just been turned on Wait a couple of minutes for the machine to carry out a rinse self cleaning cycle ENGLISH 11 E Lift the left outer lid al Remove the water tank by using the handle incorporated on the inner lid Rinse the water tank with fresh water EJ Fill the tank with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level and place it back into the machine Make sure it is fully inserted EE Caution Never fill the water tank with warm hot sparkling water or any other liquid as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine EJ Remove the coffee bean hopper lid Slowly pour in the coffee beans Note The coffee bean hopper contains a tray which vibrates during grinding This supports the flow of beans into the grinder BEB caution Only
10. stops dispensing fill the tank with fresh water up to the MAX level Press the WA button to confirm 74 ENGLISH CARAFE RINSING CARAFE RINSING CARAFE RINSING PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER THE FE SPOUT CARAFE RINSING EE Remove the milk carafe and the container from the machine EE Rinse thoroughly the milk carafe and fill it with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level Insert the milk carafe into the machine Press the f button to confirm Eq Empty the container and place it back under the dispensing spout Press the J button to confirm Press the f button to confirm EE The machine will start dispensing water from the milk dispensing spout The following display is shown EE At the end of the cycle the machine returns to the products brewing menu B Disassemble and wash the milk carafe as described in the Weekly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe chapter ENGLISH 75 Monthly Lubrication of the Brew Grou Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 cups of coffee or once a month You can purchase separately the Saeco grease to lubricate the brew group For further details please refer to the maintenance products page in this manual BEB caution Before lubricating the brew group clean it with fresh water and dry it as described in the Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group chapter E Apply the lubricant evenly on both side guides Lubricate also t
11. too dry set a finer grind Refer to the Adjusting the Ceramic Coffee Grinder chapter The machine grinds the There is no water coffee beans but no coffee Fill the water tank and prime the circuit see the Manual Rinse Cycle chapter is brewed see note The brew group is dirty Clean the brew group see the Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group chapter This might occur when the machine is automatically adjusting the dose Brew a few coffees as described in chap ter Saeco Adapting System The dispensing spout is dirty Clean the dispensing spout 88 ENGLISH Machine actions Causes The coffee is too weak see note This might occur when the machine is automatically adjusting the dose Solutions Brew a few coffees as described in chap ter Saeco Adapting System The ground coffee is too coarse Change coffee blend or adjust the grind as explained in the Adjusting the Ceramic Coffee Grinder chapter The coffee bean hopper selector has been shifted Switch the selector to the B position Coffee is brewed slowly see The ground coffee is too fine note Change coffee blend or adjust the grind as explained in the Adjusting the Ceramic Coffee Grinder chapter Circuits clogged Perform a descaling cycle The brew group is dirty Clean the brew group see the Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group chapter Coffee leak
12. CLEAN level Place the tank back in the machine Press the WA button EJ Empty the drip tray internal external Press the f button 82 ENGLISH DESCALING DESCALING PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER THE DISPENSING SPOUT DESCALING DESCALING RINSING NSE TANK amp FILL WITH WATER RINSING BOI Fill half the carafe with water and insert it in the machine Scroll the milk carafe dispenser to the right up to the i icon Press the f button GN Place a large container 1 5 I under both the milk carafe dispenser and the dispensing spout Press the ft button Gi The machine starts dispensing descaling solution at regular intervals The display shows the cycle progress Note to empty the container during the process and to pause the descaling cycle press the J button To resume the cycle press the a button EFP The message indicates the end of the first step The water tank needs to be rinsed Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level Press the button EE Empty the drip tray internal and place it back Then press the f button RINSING FILL HALF C ITH WATER IN EWING P ENGLISH 83 EE Empty the milk carafe and fill half of it with fresh water Insert it back into the machine with the dispensing spout open Press the but ton IE Empty the container and place it back under both t
13. COFFEE EMPTYING ENGLISH 27 Press wf to confirm EJ The machine performs a grinding cycle without brewing coffee EJ Now the machine is ready to brew E Note If you have not emptied the coffee duct and grinder you need to brew at least two coffees before you can taste the new coffee beans PN warning Please be aware that when you change coffee beans and switch to decaffeinated coffee still some caffeine traces might be present even after having run the cleaning cycle 28 ENGLISH Profile Selection This function allows you to optimize products brewing according to the coffee blend just inserted into the machine or personal preferences El Press the Ng button or the AX button to select the profiles stored in the machine You can choose between 3 coffee profiles optimized according to the beans used The SAECO Blend profile optimized for an Arabica and Robusta blend The Robusta profile optimized for Robusta coffee beans The Arabica profile optimized for Arabica coffee beans Note The machine also allows you to create 3 additional user profiles to custom ise the beverages according to personal preferences Refer to the Enabling a New Profile chapter ENGLISH 29 ADJUSTMENTS The machine allows for certain adjustments so that you can brew the best tasting coffee possible Coffee Profile The machine allows to accommodate the individual preferences and set
14. LISH E This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine al When the machine displays this icon the machine starts to dispense milk froth into the cup Once the desired amount of milk froth is reached press the same selected beverage button that you pressed previously The brewing will stop in a few seconds Note If you are dispensing a Hot Milk 9 the dispensing process ends with step six Once the milk froth has been dispensed the machine starts brew ing the coffee When the desired quantity is reached press the same selected beverage button that you pressed previously Now the Cappuccino the machine will brew the same amount of cappuccino that was pro grammed Er button is programmed Every time it is pressed h Note Follow the same steps to prepare an Espresso Macchiato E a Latte a Macchiato g or a Hot Milk When you get to step 3 press the desired product button ENGLISH 47 SPECIAL BEVERAGES SPECIAL BEVERAGES The machine is designed to brew more products than those described until now For this follow the steps below El Press the P button to enter the SPECIAL BEVERAGES menu EJ Select the beverage by pressing the Ng button or the A button Then press the sf button to start brewing EJ To stop the beverage brewing press the Special Beverages P but ton again i
15. Note If you press the Special Beverages P button without choosing any product the machine returns to the main menu after 3 minutes With the special beverages function you can only brew one beverage at a time To brew more beverages repeat the procedure Hot Water WN warning Danger of scalding Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of hot water and steam Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the water dispensing spout E Remove the milk carafe if inserted Slightly tilt the water dispensing spout and insert it all the way into the guides of the machine 48 ENGLISH i ly as Q Push the water dispensing spout towards the bottom while rotating at the same time until it is locked in the machine as shown in the figure EJ Place a container under the hot water dispensing spout El Press the P button to enter the SPECIAL BEVERAGES menu E Press the wf button to start the brewing El This icon is displayed The machine reminds you to install the water dispensing spout Check that the water dispensing spout is correctly installed Press f to confirm The machine will start dispensing hot water This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine EJ Dispense the desired amount of hot water To stop the hot water dispensing press the Special Beverages P button again ENGLISH 49 Adjusting the Hot Water Dispensin
16. PN warning Danger of scalding Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of hot water and steam Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the water dispensing spout E Make sure that the machine is ready for the hot water dispensing Press the AP button to enter the SPECIAL BEVERAGES menu EJ Press the button until this display is shown then release the but ton El Press to confirm The machine will start dispensing hot water E This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine Muy Fl Dispense the desired amount of hot water i To stop the hot water dispensing press the Special Beverages P TN button again S 9 The amount of water to dispense is now programmed Every time it is selected the machine will dispense the same amount of hot water that was programmed 50 ENGLISH Special Beverages Menu for Brewing Other Beverages The menu allows you to brew other beverages according to your personal taste The procedure for brewing a strong coffee is shown as an example e k Note Follow the same steps to brew the other menu beverages Only when you are brewing the Flat white you need to prepare the machine as for brew ing a Cappuccino El Place 1 cup under the dispensing spout Press the WXP button to enter the SPECIAL BEVERAGES menu EJ Select the beverage by pressing the Ng
17. SH Factory Settings SETTINGS WATER LANGUAGE STAND BY RESTORE TO DEFAULT Activating the RESTORE TO DEFAULT option will restore all machine set tings to their default values In this case all customized parameters will be deleted STATISTICS The machine allows you to see how many beverages have been brewed This allows you to schedule the various maintenance operations indicated in the instruction manual ll Press the button to access the machine main menu PD Press the Ng button to select STATISTICS EJ Press Vf to confirm The amount of brewed beverages divided for each option will be dis played ENGLISH 59 MAINTENANCE In this menu you can manage all the automatic cycles necessary for the correct maintenance of the machine E Press the button to access the machine main menu H Press the button to select MAINTENANCE EJ Press V to confirm El Press the Ng or N button to select the cycle to activate The various cycles to activate are displayed here Descaling The DESCALING function activates the descaling cycle see Descaling MAINTENANCE chapter The BREW GROUP CLEANING function enables the brew group monthly cleaning see Monthly Cleaning of the Brew Group chapter 60 ENGLISH Cleaning of the Carafe The CARAFE CLEANING function enables the milk carafe monthly clean ing see M
18. a ay af puccino CP a Latte Macchiato g and a Hot Milk are displayed on the control panel a The procedure for brewing a Cappuccino is shown as an example EJ Fill the milk carafe with milk The level must be between the minimum MIN and maximum MAX indication on the milk carafe Put the carafe lid back on x Note Use cold 5 C 41 F milk with a protein content of at least 3 to ensure optimum results when preparing a cappuccino Whole milk or skimmed milk may be used depending on individual taste FJ Insert the carafe into the machine EEJ Pull out the milk carafe dispenser to the right up to the i icon Note If the milk carafe dispenser has not been pulled all the way out steam may escape and the milk may not be properly frothed APP HA AA ENGLISH 43 EJ Place a cup under the dispensing spout H Press the Cappuccino button to start the brewing procedure Fal The machine reminds you to insert the carafe and pull out the dispens ing spout The machine grinds the predefined quantity of coffee EJ This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine EJ The machine starts dispensing milk To stop the dispensing process press the same selected beverage button that you pressed previously The dispensing will stop in a few seconds 44 ENGLISH E Once the milk froth has been dispensed the ma
19. am ming E Place a cup under the dispensing spout Press and hold the Espresso Pr button until the MEMO icon appears on the display then release the button The machine is now in programming mode The machine starts brewing coffee EJ Press the Espresso P button as soon as the desired amount of cof fee is reached Now the Espresso P button is programmed each time it is pressed the machine will brew the same amount of espresso that was just pro grammed i f Note Follow the same steps to perform the programming of the Caf Creme CP Coffee IP and American Coffee P buttons Once the desired amount is reached press the selected brew button again to stop brewing You can also adjust the beverage length in the COFFEE PROFILES see the Beverage Programming chapter COFFEE AMOUNT option 36 ENGLISH BREWING COFFEE Before brewing the coffee make sure that there are no warnings shown on the display and that the water tank and coffee bean hopper are filled Coffee Brewing Using Coffee Beans El Place 1 or 2 cups under the dispensing spout FJ Press the oP button for an Espresso the u EP button for a Caf Cr me the UP button for a Coffee or the E button for an Ameri can Coffee EJ To brew 1 cup of coffee press the desired button once The following display is shown EZ To brew 2 cups of coffee press the desired button twi
20. and coffee grounds drawer 62 ENGLISH Empty the coffee grounds drawer and wash it with fresh water EJ Empty the drip tray internal and the lid and wash them with fresh water E Correctly reinstall all the components KA Insert the drip tray and the coffee grounds drawer and close the ser vice door Remove the drip tray external empty it and wash it ENGLISH 63 wall Note Perform this operation also when the full drip tray indicator is raised Daily Cleaning of the Water Tank EE Remove the small white filter or the INTENZA water filter if installed from the water tank and wash both with fresh water Put the small white filter back or the INTENZA water filter if installed in its housing by gently pressing and turning it at the same time EEJ Fill the water tank with fresh water Daily Cleaning of the Milk Carafe It is important that you clean the milk carafe daily or after each use as it preserves hygiene and ensures perfect milk froth consistency PN warning Danger of scalding Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of hot water and steam Danger of scalding Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the milk carafe El Press the release buttons to remove the top of the carafe Rinse the top of the carafe and the milk carafe with fresh water Re move all milk residues EJ Attach the top on the milk carafe ensure it
21. ature in the programming menu is set on Low programming menu is set on Normal or High You added cold milk to the coffee Cold milk lowers the temperature of the final product Preheat the milk before adding it to the beverage No hot water is dispensed The hot water steam dispensing Clean the hot water dispensing spout spout is clogged or dirty Inspect the steam spout to check that the dispensing spout is not clogged Make a hole in the limescale using a pin or a needle The machine does not fill The machine has not been pro Enter the beverage programming menu the cup mug grammed and adjust the coffee length setting ac cording to your personal taste for each type of beverage Coffee does not have The blend is unsuitable coffee is not Change coffee blend or adjust the grind enough crema see note freshly roasted or the grind is too as explained in the Adjusting the Ceramic coarse Coffee Grinder chapter The coffee beans or the pre ground Make sure that you use fresh coffee beans coffee are too old or pre ground coffee Machine actions Causes Milk does not froth The milk dispensing spout has not been pulled out ENGLISH 87 Solutions Check that the milk dispensing spout has been pulled out correctly up to the afa icon n The carafe has not been correctly reassembled or with all its compo nents Make sure the wand is correctly inserted All its components have to be correctly r
22. calding Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the milk carafe El Press the button to access the machine main menu 72 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE DE CARAFE CLEANING CARAFE CLEANING CARAFE CLEANING POUR DETERGENT INTO CARAFE amp FILL WITH WATER H Press the button to select MAINTENANCE EJ Press V to confirm EJ Press the Nf button to select CARAFE CLEANING E Press j to confirm IA Press V to confirm or to return to the previous menu Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level Press the f button to confirm EJ Pour one milk cleaner bag into the milk carafe Fill the milk carafe with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level and then let the milk cleaner bag dissolve completely CARAFE CLEANING INSERT THE CARAFE WITH TH OUT CARAFE CLEANING CARAFE CLEANING CARAFE RINSING ENGLISH 73 EJ Insert the carafe into the machine Scroll the milk carafe dispenser to the right up to the ga icon Press the AS button to confirm Gl Press the f button to confirm EK Place a suitable container 1 5 I under the dispensing spout Press the button to confirm The machine starts dispensing the solution through the milk dispensing spout EP This display shows the cycle progress PN warning Never drink the solution dispensed during this step EE When the machine
23. ce consecutively The following display is shown a2 G00 Note In this operating mode the machine automatically grinds and doses the proper amount of coffee E After the prebrewing cycle coffee begins to pour out of the dispensing spout Fl Coffee brewing automatically stops when the preset level is reached press the same button that you pressed to start brewing to stop it earlier ENGLISH 37 Coffee Brewing Using Pre Ground Coffee This function allows you to use pre ground and decaffeinated coffee With the pre ground coffee function you can only brew one coffee at a time Ef Place a cup under the dispensing spout FJ Press the a button to enter the aroma selection menu EJ To select the pre ground coffee brewing function press the Ng or WN scrolling button until the icon is displayed El Press the P button for an Espresso the PP button for a Caf Cr me or the P button for a Coffee E When choosing the product the machine asks you to confirm that the y ground coffee has been inserted 38 ENGLISH Fal Open the pre ground coffee compartment lid Add one measuring scoop of pre ground coffee into the compartment Use only the measuring scoop supplied with the machine Then close the pre ground coffee compartment lid FN warning Add only pre ground coffee to the pre ground coffee compartment Other substances and objects may cause severe damage to the ma c
24. chine brews the coffee To stop the brewing process press the same selected beverage button that you pressed previously E Insert the milk carafe dispenser back into position scrolling it up to the icon Note After using the milk carafe clean it as described in the Cleaning and Main tenance chapter ill Note Follow the same steps to prepare an Espresso Macchiato E a Latte ry ry Macchiato or a Hot Milk gj When you reach step 5 press the desired product button ENGLISH 45 Adjusting the Milk Based Product Length Every time the Espresso Macchiato the Cappuccino the Latte an ry ry mar Macchiato gand the Hot Milk buttons are pressed the machine brews a preset amount of selected beverage into the cup The machine allows you to adjust the amount of each beverage according to your taste and the size of your cups a lt The procedure for programming a Cappuccino P is shown as an exam ple EJ Fill the carafe with milk and insert it in the machine lt Pull out the milk carafe dispenser to the right up to the icon Place a cup under the dispensing spout EJ Press and hold the Cappuccino button until this display is shown then release the button The machine reminds you to insert the carafe and pull out the dispensing spout The machine is now in program ming mode El The machine grinds the predefined quantity of coffee 46 ENG
25. coffee beans must be put into the coffee bean hopper Ground coffee instant coffee caramelized coffee or any other object may damage the machine E Put the lid back on the coffee bean hopper EK Insert the plug into the socket located on the back of the machine IA Insert the plug on the other end of the power cord into a wall socket with suitable power voltage ayy EE Switch the power button on the back of the machine to I to turn on the machine USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME When using the machine for the first time the following activities need to happen 1 You have to select the language 2 The machine will perform an automatic rinse cleaning cycle 3 You need to initiate a manual rinse cycle Language Selection At first start up the language must be selected E The following display is shown Select the desired language by press ing the scrolling buttons N or AA EJ Press the button to confirm ENGLISH 13 EJ The machine is in warm up phase HEATING UP fe g Automatic Rinse Cleaning Cycle When warm up is complete the machine automatically performs a rinse self cleaning cycle of the internal circuit with fresh water This takes less than a minute E Place a container under the dispensing spout to catch the small amount of water which will be dispensed The following display is shown Wait for the cycle to finish automati call
26. des of the coffee bean hopper with both hands as shown in the image BEB caution Do not remove the coffee bean hopper in a different way to avoid spill ing coffee beans EJ After removal put the protection lid on the machine the following icon will appear You need to insert the coffee bean hopper first Inserting the Coffee Bean Hopper To insert the coffee bean hopper follow the steps below E Remove the protection cover from the machine Switch the selector to the fy position ENGLISH 25 EJ Remove any beans from the coffee bean hopper compartment EJ Insert the coffee bean hopper into its compartment as shown on the figure E switch the selector to the position WN warning Please be aware that when you change coffee beans and switch to decaffeinated coffee still some caffeine traces might be present even after having run the emptying cycle 26 ENGLISH Coffee Emptying Cycle When you switch from a type of coffee beans to another changing the coffee bean hopper it is recommended to clean the coffee duct in order to fully taste the new blend aroma For this follow the steps below E Fill the coffee bean hopper or replace it with a new hopper Press the button to access the machine main menu EJ Press the Ng button to select MAINTENANCE EJ Press Jf to confirm H Press the button to select COFFEE EMPTYING Fal Press Jf to confirm
27. e dispensing spout Service door Brew group locking removal handle Drip tray internal Coffee grounds drawer Brew group Full drip tray indicator Cup holder grill Drip tray external Water dispensing spout removable Milk carafe Power cord socket Power button Pre ground coffee measuring scoop grinder adjustment key Power cord Cleaning brush Grease for the brew group Water hardness test strip Espresso Macchiato button Cappuccino button ESC button LCD Display UP button Espresso button Caf Cr me button Latte Macchiato button Hot Milk button MENU button OK button Special beverages button Aroma Pre ground coffee button DOWN button Stand by button Coffee button American Coffee button Protection lid Coffee Oil Remover to be purchased separately Descaling solution to be purchased separately INTENZA water filter 10 ENGLISH PREPARING FOR USE Machine Packagin The original packaging has been designed and constructed to protect the machine during transport We recommend keeping the packaging material for possible future transport Machine Installation E Remove the drip tray with grill and the carafe from the packaging FJ Remove the machine from the packaging EJ For best use it is recommended to Choose a safe level surface where there will be no danger of over turning the machine
28. e letters correspond to the references that are located at the base of the INTENZA water filter see next chapter A Intenza Aroma System B Machine Water Hardness Setting _ EJ Press the button to access the machine main menu a2 18 ENGLISH HARDNESS 1 H Press the button to select SETTINGS Fal Press Jf to confirm Press f to confirm WATER selection EJ Press f to confirm HARDNESS selection Note The machine is supplied with a standard water hardness setting suitable for most types of water E Press the Ng button to increase the value or the N button to decrease the value E Press the ny button to confirm the setting EE Press the button to exit the programming menu Now the ma chine is ready to brew ENGLISH 19 INTENZA Water Filter Installation We recommend you to install the INTENZA water filter as this prevents 5 pips limescale build up in your machine and preserves a more intense aroma of your coffee Water is a crucial part of every coffee so it is very important to always have it professionally filtered Using the INTENZA water filter will prevent mineral deposits from building up and improve your water quality EE Remove the INTENZA water filter from its packaging immerse it ver tically with the opening positioned upwards in cold water and gently press th
29. e milk carafe dispenser by slightly pressing on the sides while pushing downwards Disassemble further the dispenser D as shown in the figure EJ Remove the fitting E from the milk frothing device by pulling it out wards 68 ENGLISH E Clean all the parts thoroughly with lukewarm water Note You can also clean these parts in the dishwasher E Reassemble the parts following the reverse order Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Grou The brew group should be cleaned every time the coffee bean hopper is filled or at least once a week E Turn off the machine by pressing the Qy button and remove the plug from the socket Press the button in the frame and open the service door EJ Remove the drip tray internal and coffee grounds drawer and clean them EJ Open the brew group unlocking lever ENGLISH 69 E Seize the brew group handle and pull it outwards Fal While pulling the lever remove the brew group Thoroughly wash the brew group with lukewarm water and carefully clean the brew group filter BE caution Do not use detergent or soap to clean the brew group EJ Let the brew group air dry thoroughly EJ Thoroughly clean the inside of the machine using a soft dampened cloth HQ Thoroughly clean the upper filter using a non abrasive cloth to re move any coffee grounds PN warning Danger
30. e sides so as to let the air bubbles out Set the INTENZA water filter according to the measurements per formed see previous chapter and indicated on the base of the filter A soft water equals 1 or 2 on the test strip B hard water standard equals 3 on the test strip C very hard water equals 4 on the test strip a EJ Press the button to access the machine main menu EJ Press the Ng button to select SETTINGS 20 ENGLISH E Press wf to confirm Wal Press to confirm WATER selection Press the Ng button to select ACTIVATE FILTER EJ Press to confirm EJ Press to confirm i Note To exit activation press the is J button E Remove the small white filter from the water tank and store it in a dry place ENGLISH 21 i Put the INTENZA water filter into the empty water tank Press it down until it cannot move any further Fill the tank with fresh water up to the MAX level and place it back into the machine EE Press Jf to confirm EE Check that the water dispensing spout is correctly installed IH Press Jf to confirm Gq Place a container under the hot water dispensing spout 22 ENGLISH ACTIVATE FILTER ACTIVATE FILTER Press sf to confirm EE The machine starts dispensing water This screen will be displayed EE When the machine stops dispensing remove and empty the container
31. eassembled as described in the Weekly cleaning of the Milk Carafe section The machine takes a long time to warm up or the amount of water dispensed from the wand is too little The machine circuit is clogged by limescale Descale the machine The brew group cannotbe The brew group is out of place removed Turn the machine on Close the service door The brew group automatically returns to the initial position The coffee grounds drawer is inserted Remove the coffee grounds drawer before removing the brew group There is too much ground coffee under or over the brew group The coffee used may not be suitable for automatic machines It may be necessary to change the type of coffee or the coffee grinder settings see Adjusting the Ceramic Coffee Grinder chapter The machine is adjusting the coffee grinder for a new kind of coffee beans or pre ground coffee The machine automatically adjusts itself after brewing several cups of coffee to optimise the extraction in relation to the compactness of the ground coffee It may be necessary to brew 2 or 3 products for the coffee grinder to adjust completely This is not a malfunction of the machine The machine produces too Adjust the coffee grinder humid or too dry coffee grounds Adjusting the ceramic coffee grinder af fects the quality of residues If the residues are too humid set a coarser grind If the residues are
32. elect then press the f button to confirm Coffee Quantit By adjusting the bar on the display with the Ng or AX scrolling button you can choose the amount of water used for coffee brewing Press f to confirm the adjustment Temperature This setting allows you to adjust the coffee temperature LOW low temperature NORMAL medium temperature HIGH high temperature Press the Ng or AX scrolling button to select then press the f button to confirm 54 ENGLISH Taste TASTE This setting enables the prebrewing function During prebrewing the cof fee is slightly dampened to bring out the aroma in full BALANCED DELICATE prebrewing function is not performed BALANCED prebrewing function is enabled FULL BODY prebrewing function lasts longer to enhance the coffee taste FULL BODY Press the Ng or AX scrolling button to select then press the f button to confirm Milk Quantit MILK AMOUNT By adjusting the bar on the display with the Ng or AX scrolling button you can choose the quantity of milk to use for the selected beverage Press WA to confirm the adjustment Note The milk adjusting options are displayed only for the milk based bever ages HOT WATER PROGRAMMING The following procedure describes the programming of hot water El Press the N button to select HOT WATER FJ Press ofe to confirm Water Quant
33. fee Circuit Cleaning CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Daily Cleaning of the Machine Daily Cleaning of the Water Tank Daily Cleaning of the Milk Carafe Weekly Cleaning of the Machine Weekly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group Monthly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe Monthly Lubrication of the Brew Group Monthly Cleaning of the Brew Group with Coffee Oil Remover Weekly cleaning of the coffee bean hopper the tray and the compartment DESCALING cccssssssscssssssecssssssseevecsseesscssssessesssssessssssenesesssessesessseesesesssosnases DISPLAY MESSAGES scccsssssssssssssssssssecesscesscesssesssesscesscesssesssesesessseseneenenen TROUBLESHOOTING ccscssssssssssssesssesssesssesscssecssesssecssecssecssecssessseresereserers ENERGY SAVING Stand by Disposal TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS scsscosssssssssssessssssssessessesessssesessesssesenseseseseesecs WARRANTY AND SERVICE Warranty Service ORDERING MAINTENANCE PRODUCTE ssccsssscsssssssssessssssesesnsessessssseoseseserees MACHINE ACCESSORIES 3 4 ENGLISH IMPORTANT Safety Instructions This machine is equipped with safety features Nevertheless read the safety instructions carefully and only use the ma chine as described in these instructions to avoid accidental injury or damage Keep this user manual for future reference yN The term WARNING and this
34. he associ ated dangers or if they are supervised by an adult Cleaning and maintenance should not be carried out by children unless they are more than 8 years old and super vised by an adult Keep the machine and its power cord out of reach of chil dren under 8 years old The machine may be used by persons with reduced physi cal sensory or mental capabilities or lacking sufficient experience and or skills if they have previously been instructed on the correct use of the machine and made aware of the associated dangers or if they are supervised by an adult 6 ENGLISH Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine Never insert fingers or other objects into the coffee grinder Caution The machine is for household use only and is not intended for use in environments such as canteens staff kitchens of shops offices farms or other work environments Always put the machine on a flat and stable surface Do not place the machine on hot surfaces directly next to a hot oven heater or similar source of heat Only put coffee beans into the coffee bean hopper If ground coffee instant coffee or any other substance is put in the coffee bean hopper it may damage the machine Let the machine cool down before inserting or removing any parts Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank Use only cold non sparkling drinking water Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners
35. he milk carafe dis penser and the dispensing spout Press the W button Wd The rinse cycle is activated Note To empty the container during the process and to pause the rinse cycle press the J button To resume the cycle press the f button Note The rinse cycle is performed in order to have the circuit cleaned with a preset amount of water to ensure proper machine performance If the water tank is not filled up to MAX level the machine could require two or more cycles When the amount of water needed for the rinse cycle has been completely dispensed the machine automatically ends the descaling process Note Wait until it has finished rinsing EE At the end of the descaling process the machine performs an auto matic rinse cycle Wait until it finishes before removing and emptying the container EE Disassemble and wash the milk carafe as described in the Weekly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe chapter P Empty the drip tray internal and place it back PA Remove the small white filter and place back the INTENZA water filter into the water tank if it was installed Note At the end of the descaling cycle wash the brew group as described in the Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group chapter 84 ENGLISH DISPLAY MESSAGES Displayed message ADD COFFEE INSERT BREW GROUP FRONT DOOR EMPTY DRIP TRAY Meaning of the message Fill the coffee bean hopper The brew group must be
36. he piston as shown in the figure 76 ENGLISH EJ Lubricate the internal guides positioned on both sides of the brew group QJ Insert the brew group in its seat until it locks into place see Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group chapter ee E Insert the drip tray internal and the coffee grounds drawer and close the service door Ee Monthly Cleaning of the Brew Group with Coffee Oil Remover Besides weekly cleaning we recommend running the cleaning cycle with s o Saeco Coffee Oil Remover after approximately 500 cups of coffee or once a g 4 i month This operation completes the maintenance process for the brew group You can purchase separately the Coffee Oil Remover and the Main tenance Kit Please refer to the maintenance products page for further details 1 caution The Coffee Oil Remover tablets are to be used for cleaning only and do not have a descaling function For the descaling procedure use the Saeco descaling solution and follow the procedure described in the Descaling chapter E Press the button to access the machine main menu ENGLISH 77 H Press the button to select MAINTENANCE EJ Press V to confirm El Press the f button to select BREW GROUP CLEANING MAINTENANCE H Press iye to confirm BREW GROUP CLEANING KA Press Y to confirm or 7 to return to the previous menu BREW
37. he water tank is empty then go on to step 13 16 ENGLISH EE At the end fill the water tank again up to the MAX level Now the ma chine is ready for coffee brewing This icon will be displayed Note When you haven t used the machine for 2 or more weeks the machine will automatically perform an automatic rinse self cleaning cycle after you switch it on Following this you need to initiate a manual rinse cycle as described above The automatic rinse self cleaning cycle is also initiated when the machine has been in stand by mode or switched off for more than 15 minutes At the end of the cycle it is possible to brew the products ENGLISH 17 Measuring and Programming Water Hardness Water hardness measuring is very important in order to define the machine descaling frequency and to install the INTENZA water filter for more details on the water filter see next chapter To measure the water hardness follow the steps below El Immerse the water hardness test strip supplied with the machine in water for 1 second Note The test strip can only be used for one single measurement FJ Wait for one minute EJ Check how many squares have changed to red then consult this table Note The numbers on the water hardness test strip correspond to the water hardness adjustment settings More precisely 1 1 very soft water 2 2 soft water 3 3 hard water 4 4 very hard water V Th
38. hine This repair is not covered by your warranty EJ Press the button After the prebrewing cycle coffee begins to pour out of the dispensing spout E Coffee brewing automatically stops when the preset level is reached press the same selected beverage button that you pressed previously to stop it earlier After brewing the machine returns to the main menu Repeat the steps described above to brew more coffees using pre ground coffee imu Note If no pre ground coffee is poured into the compartment only water will be dispensed If the dose is excessive or 2 or more measuring scoops have been added the machine will discharge the excess ground coffee into the coffee grounds drawer It is not possible to memorize the brewing length with ground coffee Note This function remains active for 30 seconds Then the machine resets the selection and goes back to the earlier status ENGLISH 39 MILK CARAFE This chapter explains how to use the milk carafe to prepare milk based beverages E Note Before using the milk carafe clean it thoroughly as described in the Clean ing and Maintenance chapter We recommend filling it with cold milk approx 5 C PN warning Fill the carafe with milk for brewing beverages and with water for cleaning only Filling the Milk Carafe The milk carafe can be filled before use or even during use El Lift the carafe lid as shown in the figure FJ Pour the mi
39. icon warn against possible severe injuries danger to life and or damage to the machine K The term CAUTION and this icon warn against slight injuries and or damage to the machine T This icon requests to read carefully this instruction manual I before performing any use or maintenance operation Warnin e Connect the machine to a wall socket with a voltage matching the technical specifications of the machine e Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces e Never immerse the machine mains plug or power cord in water danger of electrical shock e Never direct the hot water jet towards body parts danger of burns e Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles and knobs ENGLISH 5 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket Ifa malfunction occurs Ifthe machine will not be used for a long time Before cleaning the machine Pull on the plug not on the power cord Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands Do not use the machine if the mains plug the power cord or the machine itself is damaged Do not make any modifications to the machine or its power cord Only have repairs carried out by a service centre authorised by Philips to avoid a hazard The machine should not be used by children younger than 8 years old The machine can be used by children of 8 years and upwards if they have previously been instructed on the correct use of the machine and made aware of t
40. inserted into the machine Insert the coffee grounds drawer and the internal drip tray Empty the coffee grounds drawer Note The coffee grounds drawer must be emptied only when the machine requires it and with the machine on If the drawer is emptied with the machine turned off the machine will not record the emptying opera tion Close the service door Remove the water tank and fill it You can fill the water tank also through the dedicated hole on the lid Open the service door and empty the internal drip tray Note If this operation is performed when the machine is on it will record the coffee grounds drawer emptying and will reset the counter therefore it is necessary to empty the coffee grounds as well Insert the coffee bean hopper and or beans lid Displayed message ENGLISH 85 Meaning of the message Insert the water dispensing spout to start dispensing Press ESC to exit Before beginning to dispense insert the milk carafe with the dispensing spout open The machine needs to be descaled Follow the steps described in the Descaling chapter of this manual Please note that not descaling your machine will ultimately make it stop working properly In this case repair is NOT covered under your warranty The machine needs the INTENZA water filter to be replaced The red light flashes Press any button to exit the stand by mode Take note of the code E xx shown on the display a
41. is locked into place EJ Remove the lid and fill the milk carafe up to the MAX level with fresh water EJ Put the lid back onto the milk carafe KA Pull out the milk carafe dispenser to the right up to the a icon Place a cup under the dispensing spout ENGLISH 65 a EJ Press the g button to start the dispensing procedure EJ The machine reminds you to insert the carafe and pull out the dispens ing spout E This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine Gi Once the machine stops dispensing water the rinsing is finished EP insert the milk carafe dispenser back into position scrolling it up to the icon Remove the milk carafe and empty it 66 ENGLISH Weekly Cleaning of the Machine EE Clean the pre ground coffee compartment with the cleaning brush Weekly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe The weekly cleaning is more thorough since all milk residues are removed from the dispensing spout El Press the release buttons to remove the top of the carafe Remove the lid EJ Lift the dispensing spout to remove it from the top of the carafe The milk carafe dispenser is made up of five parts that must be disassem bled Each part is indicated by a capital letter A B C D E as shown in the figure below ENGLISH 67 EJ Remove the suction tube A E Remove the fitting B from the milk frother by pulling it outwards al Detach the lid C from th
42. it By adjusting the bar on the display with the Ng or N scrolling button you can choose the quantity of water to be dispensed Press V to confirm the adjustment WATER AMOUNT ENGLISH 55 Temperature TEMPERATURE This setting allows you to adjust the coffee temperature LOW low temperature NORMAL standard temperature HIGH high temperature Press the Ng or AA scrolling button to select then press the Vf button to confirm RESTORING BEVERAGE PARAMETERS The factory setting of every beverage can be restored for each profile Ell Press the N button to select RESTORE TO DEFAULT E Press to confirm All the parameters are restored to the factory set tings Note Through this command all the customized settings programmed by the user are deleted The factory setting of every beverage can be restored for each parameter ia EE When the desired beverage has been selected press the button to select RESTORE TO DEFAULT A Press Vf to confirm All the parameters are restored to the factory set tings Note Through this command all the customized settings setting programmed by the user for the selected product are deleted 56 ENGLISH MACHINE PROGRAMMING The machine allows you to customize the operating settings These set tings are applied to all user profiles E Press the button to access the machine main me
43. l Voltage Power Rating Power Supply See data plate on the appliance Housing material Thermoplastic Material Metal Size w x hx d 210 x 360 x 460 mm Weight 13 kg Power cord length 800 1200mm Control panel Front panel Cup Size 110mm Water Tank 1 7 litres Removable type Coffee bean hopper capacity 270g Coffee grounds drawer capacity 20 Pump pressure 15 bar Boiler Stainless Steel Safety devices Boiler pressure safety valve Dou ble safety thermostat Thermal fuse WARRANTY AND SERVICE Warranty For detailed information on your warranty and related conditions please read the warranty booklet supplied separately Service We want to ensure that you remain satisfied with your machine If not done already please register your purchase at www philips com welcome This will enable us to stay in contact with you and send you cleaning and descaling reminders If you need service or support please visit the Philips website at www philips com support or contact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country You find its phone number in the warranty booklet by packed sepa rately or on www philips com support 92 ENGLISH ORDERING MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS For cleaning and descaling use Saeco maintenance products only You can purchase these products at the Philips online shop if available in your country at www shop philips com service your local dealer or a
44. lk into the milk carafe the milk level must be between the minimum MIN and maximum MAX level indicator shown on the milk carafe Put the carafe lid back on EJ The milk carafe is now ready to use 40 ENGLISH Inserting the Milk Carafe El if installed remove the water dispensing spout as shown in the figure Press the two buttons on the side to unlock it and lift it slightly Pull the water dispensing spout to remove it Slightly tilt the milk carafe Insert it all the way into the guides of the machine EJ Push the carafe towards the bottom while rotating at the same time L until it is locked at the drip tray Do not use force while inserting the carafe Q rs Removing the Milk Carafe gt E Rotate the carafe upwards until it releases from the insert in the drip a tray Then remove it ENGLISH 41 Emptying the Milk Carafe Ell Press the release buttons to remove the top of the carafe Lift the top of the carafe Empty the milk carafe and clean it properly Note After each use clean the milk carafe as described in the Cleaning and Maintenance chapter 42 ENGLISH BREWING MILK BASED BEVERAGES PN warning Danger of scalding Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of milk and steam Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the milk carafe r The buttons to prepare automatically an Espresso Macchiato E a Cap a
45. m EJ Press the button to select DISABLE PROFILE EJ Press the g button to select the profile to disable Press the VA button to confirm The profile is now disabled I i Note In this display all the profiles enabled earlier on will be shown Only the selected profile will be disabled H The following display is shown al Press the button to exit the programming menu Now the ma chine is ready to brew 32 ENGLISH Saeco Adapting System Coffee is a natural product and its characteristics may change according to its origin blend and roast The machine is equipped with a self adjusting system that allows the use of all types of coffee beans available on the market except for caramelized and flavoured coffee beans The machine automatically adjusts itself after brewing several cups of cof fee to optimize the extraction of the coffee Adjusting the Ceramic Coffee Grinder Ceramic coffee grinders always guarantee accurate and perfect grinding and coarseness for every coffee speciality This technology provides for full aroma preservation delivering the truly Italian taste in every cup WN warning The ceramic coffee grinder contains moving parts that may be danger ous Do not insert fingers or other objects Only adjust the ceramic coffee grinder using the grinder adjustment key You can adjust the ceramic grinders to set the coffee grinding to your personal taste E Remove the coffee bean hopper as sh
46. nu FA Press the Ng button to select SETTINGS EJ Press Vf to confirm The parameters to adjust are displayed here To select them press the Ng or AQ scrolling button To enter press the f button To return to the previous screen press the button To return to the initial screen press the s button The WATER SETTINGS option allows you to adjust the water parameters for an optimal coffee ENGLISH 57 Under HARDNESS you can set the water hardness level For water hardness measuring refer to the Measuring and Programming Water Hardness chapter Under ENABLE FILTER the machine notifies the user when the water filter needs to be replaced OFF Filter and warning disabled Default value By setting the value on OFF you disable the filter and the replacement warning ON Filter and warning enabled this warning is automatically set when the filter is activated Under ACTIVATE FILTER you activate the filter after its installation or replacement Refer to the chapter INTENZA Water Filter Installation Language Settings This setting is important to automatically adjust the machine parameters according to the user s country Stand by Settings The STAND BY sets the time lapse for the machine to go into stand by mode after last brewing The stand by time ranges among 15 30 60 and 180 minutes The default time value is 30 minutes 58 ENGLI
47. of scalding The upper filter is a hot component Make sure that the machine has cooled down before cleaning Perform the op eration when the machine has been turned off for at least one hour 70 ENGLISH EK Make sure the brew group is in the off position the two reference signs must match If they do not match proceed as described in steps 12 and 13 Turn the brew group back to the off position by manually turning the pin on the base as shown in this figure Turn it until it locks into the position described in the following step EE When you reach the position shown in this figure check that the two reference signs match and that the brew group is locked into position EE Insert the brew group in its seat again by sliding it along the guides until it locks into place IH Close the brew group locking lever to lock it into position ENGLISH 71 I Insert the drip tray internal and coffee grounds drawer Close the service door Monthly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe m For the monthly cleaning cycle we recommend using the Saeco Milk aes Circuit Cleaner to keep the entire circuit clean of milk residues The Saeco Saeco Milk Circuit Cleaner can be purchased separately Please refer to the main tenance products page for further details Milk circuit FN warning cleaner Sa Danger of scalding Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of hot water and steam Danger of s
48. onthly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe chapter Coffee Circuit Cleaning The COFFEE EMPTYING function enables the coffee circuit cleaning see Coffee Emptying Cycle chapter ENGLISH 61 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Daily Cleaning of the Machine Ei caution Timely cleaning and maintenance of your machine is very important as it prolongs the life of your machine The machine is continuously exposed to humidity coffee and limescale The activities you need to perform and their frequency are described in detail in this chapter Not doing this will ultimately make your ma chine stop working properly This repair is NOT covered by warranty Note Use a soft dampened cloth to clean the machine The cup holder grill the external drip tray the internal drip tray the coffee grounds drawer and the parts of the carafe indicated in the Weekly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe section can be washed in the dishwasher All other components must be washed with lukewarm water Do not immerse the machine in water Do not use alcohol solvents and or abrasive objects to clean the machine Donot dry the machine and or its components using a microwave and or standard oven Empty and clean the coffee grounds drawer and the drip tray internal every day with the machine turned on Please follow the steps below El Press the button in the frame and open the service door EJ Remove the drip tray internal
49. own in the section Removing the Coffee Bean Hopper FJ Press and turn the grinder adjustment knob under the coffee bean hopper one notch at a time Use the coffee grinder adjustment key provided with the machine You will taste the difference after brewing 2 3 cups of coffee FN warning Do not turn the coffee grinder more than one notch at the time to prevent damage ENGLISH 33 EJ The reference marks in the coffee bean hopper compartment indicate the grind setting There are 5 different grind settings to choose from position 1 for coarse grind lighter taste to position 2 for fine grind bolder taste When you adjust the ceramic coffee grinder to a finer setting your coffee will taste stronger For a milder coffee taste adjust the ceramic coffee grinder to a coarser setting Adjusting the Aroma Coffee Strength The machine allows you to adjust the right quantity of ground coffee for each product The standard adjustment for each product can be set in the COFFEE PROFILES see the Beverage Programming chapter STRENGTH option E To temporarily change the quantity of ground coffee press the a My button on the control panel Za Note Selection must be made prior to selecting coffee FA Press the Ng or N scrolling button until the desired aroma is dis played Then select the beverage O D2OODD very mild aroma OOD2OOD mild aroma O OODD regular aroma O OOODD
50. panel Opening the service door when closing the door the machine goes back to stand by mode The red indicator light on the ly button flashes when the machine is in stand by mode 90 ENGLISH Disposal Do not throw away the machine with the normal household waste at the end of its life but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling By doing this you help to preserve the environment Packaging materials can be recycled Machine unplug the machine and cut the power cord Deliver the appliance and power cord to a service centre or public waste disposal facility This product complies with EU Directive 2002 96 EC SSS The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product ENGLISH 91 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifications of the product Nomina
51. r Filter Installation Replacing the INTENZA Water Filter CHANGING COFFEE BEANG Removing the Coffee Bean Hopper Inserting the Coffee Bean Hopper Coffee Emptying Cycle Profile Selection ADJUSTMENTS Coffee Profile Enabling a New Profile Disabling a User Profile Saeco Adapting System Adjusting the Ceramic Coffee Grinder Adjusting the Aroma Coffee Strength Adjusting the Dispensing Spout Adjusting the Coffee Quantity BREWING COFFEE Coffee Brewing Using Coffee Beans Coffee Brewing Using Pre Ground Coffee ENGLISH MILK CARAFE Filling the Milk Carafe Inserting the Milk Carafe Removing the Milk Carafe Emptying the Milk Carafe BREWING MILK BASED BEVERAGES Adjusting the Milk Based Product Length SPECIAL BEVERAGES 000 Hot Water ssesssssseosossssssnescsse Adjusting the Hot Water Dispensing Special Beverages Menu for Brewing Other Beverages Adjusting the Other Beverages Quantity for the Menu Special Beverages Milk Quantity HOT WATER PROGRAMMING Water Quantity Temperature RESTORING BEVERAGE PARAMETERS ssscssssssssssosessssssesssssovsesssassssssasersesscen MACHINE PROGRAMMING Water settings Language Settings Stand by Settings Factory Settings STATISTICS MAINTENANCE Descaling ssssseesssesesee Brew Group Cleaning Cycle Cleaning of the Carafe Cof
52. rd is used 1 The marked electrical rating of the detachable power supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance 2 If the appliance is of the grounded type the extension cord should be a grounding type 3 wire cord and 3 The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco GranBaristo full automatic coffee machine To fully benefit from the support that Saeco offers please register your product at www philips com welcome This user manual applies to HD8966 The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coffees using whole coffee beans and it is supplied with a milk carafe so you can prepare your perfect Cappuccino or Latte Macchiato in a quick and easy way In this user manual you will find all the information you need to install use clean and descale your machine CONTENTS IMPORTANT Safety Instructions Warning Caution Compliance with Standards INSTALLATION Product Overview General Description a9 PREPARING FOR USE Machine Packaging Machine Installation USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME Language Selection sssssseeeee 12 Automatic Rinse Cleaning Cycle Manual Rinse Cycle ssessssseccccseeees Measuring and Programming Water Hardness INTENZA Wate
53. s out of the dispensing spout The dispensing spout is clogged or not correctly inserted Clean the dispensing spout and its holes and insert it back correctly Note These problems can be considered normal if the coffee blend has been changed or if the machine has just been installed In this case wait until the machine performs a self adjusting operation as described in the Saeco Adapting System chapter ENGLISH 89 ENERGY SAVING Stand b The Saeco full automatic espresso machine is designed for energy saving proven by the Class A energy label After a certain time of inactivity that can be set by the user see chapter Machine Programming the machine turns off automatically If a product has been brewed the machine performs a rinse cycle In stand by mode the energy consumption is below 1Wh To turn on the machine press the 2 button for a few seconds if the power button on the back of the machine is set to I If the boiler is cold the machine performs a rinse cycle The machine status can be manually changed to stand by mode by hold ing the STAND BY button for 3 seconds Note El The stand by mode cannot be activated if the service door is left open When the stand by mode is activated the machine may perform a rinse cycle The cycle can be interrupted by pressing the _ button The machine can be turned on again by El Pressing any button on the control
54. shows this icon it means that you need to descale Ei caution Not doing this will ultimately make your machine stop working prop erly and in this case repair is NOT covered by your warranty Always use the specially formulated descaling solution since it has been designed to optimize machine performance The descaling solution can be purchased separately For further details please refer to the maintenance products page in this manual FN warning Never drink the descaling solution or any products dispensed until the cycle has been carried out to the end Never use vinegar as a descaling solution z Note During the descaling cycle do not switch off the machine Otherwise you will need to restart the descaling cycle from the very beginning To execute the descaling cycle follow the steps below El Press the button to access the machine main menu FJ Press the N button to select MAINTENANCE Press Vf to confirm ENGLISH 81 EJ Press to confirm the DESCALING selection Note If you press the button by mistake press the X button to quit DESCALING EJ Press the button to confirm DESCALING al Remove the water tank and the INTENZA water filter if any and insert the small white filter supplied with the machine Pour the entire content of the Saeco descaling solution Fill up the tank with fresh water up to the CALC
55. t author ised service centres If you have any difficulties obtaining maintenance products for your ma chine please contact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country The contact details can be found in the warranty booklet supplied sepa rately or on www philips com support Overview of maintenance products Descaling solution CA6700 gt PHILIPS _ Saeco S INTENZA Water Filter CA6702 Grease HD5061 ENGLISH 93 Coffee Oil Remover CA6704 pHILIPS aeco Milk Circuit Cleaner CA6705 PHILIPS Saeco Milk circuit cleaner Maintenance Kit CA 6706 MACHINE ACCESSORIES Removable coffee bean hopper CA6807 PHILIPS The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes without prior notice www philips com saeco 421946004311 24 09 13 Rev 0O1
56. t the bottom Turn off the machine After 30 seconds turn it on again Repeat the procedure 2 or 3 times If the machine will not start contact the Philips SAECO hotline in your country and quote the code shown on the display You can find its contact details in the warranty booklet packed separately or on www philips com support 86 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encoun ter with your machine If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below visit www philips com support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country The contact details can be found in the warranty booklet by packed sepa rately or on www philips com support Machine actions Causes Solutions The machine does not The machine is not connected to the Connect the machine to the electric switch on electric network network The power button is on position 0 Check that the power button is set to The drip tray gets filled al Sometimes water is drained auto This is seen as normal machine behaviour though no water is drained matically by the machine into the drip tray to manage the rinsing of the circuits and ensure optimum machine performance Coffee is not hot enough The cups mugs are cold Preheat the cups mugs with hot water or use the hot water dispensing spout The beverage temperature in the Make sure that the temper
57. wall outlet 12 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 13 Save these instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION This appliance is for household use only Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by an authorized service center Do not immerse machine in water To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not disassemble the machine There are no parts inside the machine serviceable by the user Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only 1 Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds with your voltage Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank Use cold water only Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during operation Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water For optimal taste of your coffee use purified or bottled water Periodic descaling is still recommended every 2 3 months Do not use caramelized or flavored coffee beans INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER SUPPLY CORD A short power supply cord or detachable power supply cord is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may used if care is exercised in their use Ifa long detachable power supply cord or extension co
58. y mull Note To stop dispensing press the J button EJ When the above steps are complete the machine shows this display You can now perform the manual rinse cycle 14 ENGLISH Manual Rinse Cycle You need to perform a rinse cycle when using the machine for the first time During this process the coffee brewing cycle is activated and fresh water flows through the dispensing spout This takes a few minutes EE Place a container under the dispensing spout Check that the machine shows this display EJ Press the a button to enter the aroma selection menu EJ To select the pre ground coffee brewing function press the Ng or WN scrolling button until the gs icon is displayed mall Note Do not add pre ground coffee into the compartment H Press the P button ENGLISH 15 al When choosing the product the machine asks you to confirm that the ground coffee has been inserted Press the a button The machine will start dispensing water from the dispensing spout When the dispensing is complete empty the container and place it back under the water dispensing spout u kp Ell Press the P button EJ Press the f button II Press the button At the end of the warm up phase the machine starts dispensing water EE At the end of the operation remove and empty the container Repeat the steps from 8 to 11 until t

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