Philips Saeco HD8753/89 User manual

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Type HD8753
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse
cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near
children.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
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 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.
2. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only.
3. Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during
operation.
4. Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners. Simply use a soft
cloth dampened with water.
5. For optimal taste of your coffee, use purified or bottled water. Periodic
descaling is still recommended every 2-3 months.
6. Do not use caramelized or flavored coffee beans.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD
A. 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.
B. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available
and may used if care is exercised in their use.
C. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord 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.

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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................... 4
General Description (g.1)............................................................................... 4
Important....................................................................................................... 5
Intended Use.............................................................................................................................................5
Power Supply - Power Cord .......................................................................................................................5
For the Safety of Others.............................................................................................................................5
Danger of Burns ........................................................................................................................................5
Machine Location - Suitable Location for Operation and Maintenance......................................................6
Cleaning and Storing the Machine ............................................................................................................6
Malfunction ..............................................................................................................................................6
Fire Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................6
First Use.......................................................................................................... 7
Packaging .................................................................................................................................................7
Preliminary Operations .............................................................................................................................7
Circuit Priming ..........................................................................................................................................9
Rinse/Self-Cleaning Cycle........................................................................................................................10
For a perfect Espresso: Rinse the coee circuit if using the machine for the rst time or after a long
period of inactivity..................................................................................................................................10
Measuring Water Hardness..............................................................................12
"INTENZA+" Water Filter (Optional)..................................................................13
"INTENZA+"Water Filter Installation .....................................................................................................13
Espresso Coee: Brewing and Adjustments.......................................................15
Pre-brewingTechnology: Enhancing the Aroma......................................................................................15
Adjustable Ceramic Coee Grinder: A Full Aroma Preservation................................................................15
"Aroma" Adjustment: Select Your Favourite Amount...............................................................................16
Brewing Coee...............................................................................................17
Adjusting the Dispensing Spout..............................................................................................................17
Using Coee Beans..................................................................................................................................18
Using Pre-ground Coee.........................................................................................................................18
Adjusting the Coee Length (MEMO Function) .......................................................................................19
Milk Carafe.....................................................................................................20
Filling the Milk Carafe .............................................................................................................................20
Inserting the Milk Carafe.........................................................................................................................21
Removing the Milk Carafe.......................................................................................................................22
Emptying the Milk Carafe........................................................................................................................22
Cappuccino.....................................................................................................23
Adjusting the Cappuccino Length (MEMO Function) ...............................................................................24
Hot Milk.........................................................................................................25
Adjusting the Amount of Hot Milk in the Cup (MEMO Function)..............................................................26
Hot Water Dispensing .....................................................................................27
Eco-friendly: Stand-by.....................................................................................28
Stand-by.................................................................................................................................................28
Cleaning and Maintenance..............................................................................29
General Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................29
Cleaning the Milk Carafe (After Each Use)................................................................................................31
Weekly Cleaning of the Carafe (Carafe Lid)..............................................................................................32
Monthly Cleaning of the Carafe (Thorough Cleaning)..............................................................................35
Brew Group ....................................................................................................37
Weekly Cleaning - Brew Group................................................................................................................37
Brew Group Cleaning with "Coee CleanTablets" ...................................................................................39
Brew Group Lubrication ..........................................................................................................................41
Descaling .......................................................................................................42
Programming.................................................................................................46
Enter the“Menu”.....................................................................................................................................46
Programming Controls............................................................................................................................47
Exiting the Programming Mode..............................................................................................................47
Functions ................................................................................................................................................48
Programming Example ...........................................................................................................................48
Control Panel Display......................................................................................50
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................52
Technical Specications ..................................................................................53
Service...........................................................................................................56

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips SAECO!
To fully benet from the support that Philips oers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
In this user manual you will nd all the information you need to install, use,
clean and descale your appliance. In case you need further support, please
contact the toll free Philips consumer care help line. You can nd the phone
number on the last page of this document and in the warranty booklet sup-
plied with the appliance.
General Description (g.1)
1. Grinder adjustment knob
2. Pre-ground coee compartment
3. Coee bean hopper
4. Coee bean hopper lid
5. Control panel
6. Dispensing spout
7. Full drip tray indicator
8. Cup holder grill
9. Drip tray
10. Water dispensing spout (removable)
11. Coee grounds drawer
12. Brew group
13. Coee residues drawer
14. Service door
15. Milk carafe
16. Water tank
17. Power cord socket
18. Power button
19. Coee grinder adjustment key + Pre-ground coee doser
20. Cleaning brush
21. Grease for the brew group
22. Power cord
23. Water hardness test
24. Espresso coee brew button
25. Long Espresso brew button
26. Special beverages selection button
27. ON/OFF button
28. "Aroma" - Pre-ground coee button
29. "MENU" button
30. Cappuccino brew button
31. Descaling solution
32. Filter (INTENZA+) - Optional

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Important
Read this user manual carefully before using the appliance and save it for
future reference.
Never allow water to come into contact with any of the electrical parts of
the machine: Danger of short circuit! Steam and hot water may cause bur-
ning! Never direct the hot water jet towards body parts: Danger of burning!
Intended Use
The coee machine is intended for domestic use only. Do not make any
technical changes or use the machine for unauthorised purposes since this
would create serious hazards! The appliance is not to be used by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, mental or sensory abilities or
with scarce experience and/or expertise, unless they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety, or they are instructed by this person on
how to properly use the machine.
Power Supply - Power Cord
Only connect the coee machine to a suitable socket. The socket to which
the machine is connected must be:
- Compatible with the type of plug installed on the machine;
- Sized to comply with the data on the tag attached to the appliance;
- Connected to an ecient earthing system.
Never use the coee machine if the power cord is defective or damaged.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
by its authorised service centre.
Do not pass the power cord around corners, over sharp edges or over hot
objects and keep it away from oil.
Do not use the power cord to carry or pull the coee machine.
Do not pull out the plug by the power cord or touch it with wet hands. Do
not let the power cord hang freely from tables or shelves.
For the Safety of Others
Prevent children from playing with the machine. Children are not aware
of the risks related to electrical household appliances. Do not leave the
machine packaging materials within the reach of children.
Danger of Burns
Never direct the jet of hot steam and/or hot water towards yourself or oth-
ers: Danger of burning!

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Machine Location - Suitable Location for Operation and Mainte-
nance
For best use, it is recommended to:
• Choose a safe, level surface, where there will be no danger of overtur-
ning the appliance or being injured;
• Choose a location that is suciently well-lit, clean and near an easily
reachable socket;
• Provide for a minimum distance from the sides of the machine as
shown in the illustration;
• While switching on or o the machine, we suggest placing an empty
glass under the dispensing spout.
Do not keep the machine at temperatures below 0°C. Frost may damage
the machine. Do not use the coee machine outdoors.
In order to prevent its housing from melting or being damaged, do not
place the machine on very hot surfaces and close to open ames.
Cleaning and Storing the Machine
Keep the machine at its best, clean and store it properly.
Since the machine uses natural ingredients to brew beverages (coee
beans, water, milk, etc.), some residues of ground coee or condensed wa-
ter could be present on its supporting surface. For this reason we recom-
mend to periodically clean both the visible parts of the machine and the
area beneath it.
Before storing the machine we strongly recommend to clean it:
- Water left in the tank and/or in the water circuit for several days should
not be consumed. If the machine is going to remain inactive for a long
time, dispense water as described in the“Hot Water Dispensing”sec-
tion.
- Turn o the power button and clean the machine. Finally, remove the
plug from the socket. Wait for the machine to cool down.
Never immerse the machine in water! Store it in a dry place, out of the
reach of children. Keep it protected from dust and dirt.
It is strictly forbidden to tamper with the internal parts of the machine.
Malfunction
In case of failure, problems or a suspected fault resulting from the falling of
the machine, immediately remove the plug from the socket. Never attempt
to operate a faulty machine.
For further information on troubleshooting and service, please refer to the
"Troubleshooting" and "Service" chapters.
Fire Safety Precautions
In case of re, use carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers. Do not use water or
dry powder extinguishers.

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First Use
Packaging
The original package has been designed and constructed to protect the
machine during transport. We recommend keeping the packaging material
for possible future transport.
Preliminary Operations
Remove the drip tray with cup holder grill and the coee machine from
the package. Place the machine in a place that meets the requirements
described in the safety regulations.
1Insert the grill drip tray into the seat in the machine. Make sure the tray
is fully inserted into position. The tray must be clipped into to the
machine.
Important Note:
- Insert the plug into the socket only when indicated and make sure the
power button is on "0".
- Carefully read the explanations of all the warnings the machine displays
to the user on the control panel LCD display (“LCD Display Warnings”
chapter).
NEVER remove the drip tray when the machine is on. Wait for a couple of
minutes after turning on/o, as the machine will be carrying out a rinse/
self-cleaning cycle (see section "Rinse/Self-Cleaning Cycle").
2Remove the water tank from its seat.
3Rinse and ll it with fresh water, making sure that the (MAX) level indi-
cated in the tank is not exceeded. Completely reinsert the tank into the
designated seat pushing all the way to the end (the external proles
must match).
Fill the tank only with fresh, non-sparkling water. Hot water or any other
liquid may damage the tank and/or the machine. Do not operate the ma-
chine without water. Make sure there is enough water in the tank.

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4Remove the coee bean hopper lid.
Note: The hopper may be provided with dierent safety features according to
the regulations applicable in the country of use of the machine.
5Slowly pour the coee beans into the hopper.
Only coee beans must be put into the coee bean hopper. If ground
coee, instant coee or any other object is put in the coee bean hopper, it
may damage the machine.
6Reposition the coee bean hopper lid.
7Insert the plug into the socket on the back of the machine.
8Insert the plug of the other end of the cable into a wall socket with
suitable power voltage.
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9Switch the power button to "I" to turn on the machine.
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The display shows the Stand-by icon.
10 To turn on the machine simply press the " " button.

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The display indicates that the circuit must be primed.
Circuit Priming
In order to avoid that any water is left in the circuit for a long time, before
starting the machine for the rst time, and after long periods of inactivity,
the water circuit needs to be primed. This is because we want to oer you a
perfect and fresh product.
1Select "START" by pressing the " " button. The machine starts the
automatic priming of the circuit and the bar under the icon shows the
operation progress.
When the process is complete, the machine stops dispensing automa-
tically.
The display might show the machine warm-up icon, as shown in the
gure.
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3Once the warm-up is complete, the machine performs a rinse cycle of
the internal circuits.
During this phase, the icon indicated in the gure will be displayed.
4When the operations described above are complete, the icon is displa-
yed.
The machine is ready to brew beverages.
5To brew coee or dispense hot water or steam, and for a proper use of
the machine, carefully follow the instructions provided.
Note: If the machine is being used for the rst time or after a long period of
inactivity, follow the procedures described in the following section.
2Place a container under the dispensing spout.

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Rinse/Self-Cleaning Cycle
After the automatic priming of the circuit, the machine will automatically
rinse/clean the circuit. This cycle allows you to rinse the internal coee
circuits with fresh water. The cycle is automatically performed also in the
following conditions:
• At machine start-up (with cold boiler)
• After priming the circuit (with cold boiler)
• During the Stand-by preparation phase (if a coee product has been
brewed)
• During the turning o phase after pressing the ON/OFF button (if a
coee product has been brewed).
A small amount of water will be dispensed to rinse and heat all the ma-
chine parts; in this phase this icon is displayed.
We strongly recommend to wait for the cycle to nish automatically.
You can stop dispensing by pressing the“ ” button.
For a perfect Espresso: Rinse the coee circuit if using the machine
for the rst time or after a long period of inactivity.
Besides the rinse/self-cleaning cycle, we recommend you to run these
simple operations to always brew excellent espresso.
They have to be performed:
A) At rst start-up;
B) When the machine remains inactive for a long time (more than 2
weeks).
1Place a large container under the dispensing spout.
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Before starting the procedure, check that the following icon is dis-
played.
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2Select the pre-ground coee brewing function by pressing the " "
button one or more times, until the following icon is displayed.
Note: Do not add pre-ground coee into the compartment.

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7Press the " " button to start dispensing hot water. Dispense water
until the no water signal appears.
8At the end, ll the water tank again. Then the products can be brewed
as described in the following sections.
Note: If available, it is necessary to install a new "Intenza +" lter in the ma-
chine as described in the following section.
3Press the " " button. Wait until the dispensing procedure is complete
and empty the water tank.
4Repeat the operations from step 1 to step 3 for 3 times, then continue
with step 5.
5Place a container under the water dispensing spout.
6Press the " " button.
The following icon is displayed.

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Measuring Water Hardness
Measuring water hardness is very important in order to correctly manage
the “INTENZA+”lter and the frequency with which the machine must be
descaled.
1Immerse the water hardness test strip - provided with the machine - in
water for 1 second.
Note: The test strip is only valid for one measurement.
2Check how many squares change colour and refer to the table.
Note: The letters correspond to the references that are located in the base of the
“INTENZA+” lter. The lter must be adjusted according to this measurement.
3The numbers correspond to the settings that are found for the water
hardness adjustment, shown in the programming chapter.
More precisely:
1 = 1 (very soft water)
2 = 2 (soft water)
3 = 3 (hard water)
4 = 4 (very hard water)
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4Once you know this value, set the water hardness value.
Press the “ ” button and scroll the pages by pressing the“ ” but-
ton until the following page is displayed.
Note: The machine is supplied with a standard adjustment suitable for most of
the uses.
5Press:
The “ ” button to increase the value
or
the “ ” button to reduce the value.
6Press the “ ” button to conrm the adjustment.
7Press the “ ” button to exit and brew the products.
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"INTENZA+" Water Filter (Optional)
The "INTENZA+" water lter can improve the quality of water. Using the
"INTENZA+" lter will prevent limescale from building up and will ensure a
much more intense aroma to your espresso coee. We therefore recom-
mend you install the "INTENZA+" water lter, which can be purchased
from your local dealer or on-line at the Philips on-line store http://shop.
philips.com or at authorized service centres.
"INTENZA+" Water Filter Installation
1Remove the small white lter from the tank and store it in a dry place
sheltered from dust.
2Remove the "INTENZA+" water lter from its package, immerse it
vertically (with the opening positioned upwards) in cold water and
delicately press the sides so as to let the air bubbles out.
Measuring water hardness is very important in order to correctly manage
the "INTENZA+" water lter and the frequency with which the machine
must be descaled.
3The lter should be set according to the measurements performed to
set the water hardness. Use the water hardness test strip provided with
the machine. Set the "Intenza Aroma System" as specied on the lter
package (see section "Measuring Water Hardness").
A = Soft water
B = Hard water (standard)
C = Very hard water
4Put the lter into the empty tank. Press it until its limit stop.
5Fill the tank with fresh drinking water and reinsert it into the machine.

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6Dispense the water in the tank by using the hot water function (see
section "Hot Water Dispensing”).
7Fill the water tank again.
8Press the " " button and scroll the pages by pressing the " " but-
ton until the following page is displayed.
Note: When the “INTENZA +” water lter needs to be replaced with a new one,
the following icon is displayed; in this case the function must be reset. Replace
the lter as previously shown.
9Press the " " button to select "ON" and press the " " button to
conrm.
In this way the machine has been programmed to inform the user of
the need to replace the lter.
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After that, enter the programming menu until the indicated page is displayed
and select the "RESET" option. Then press the " " button. The machine is now
programmed to manage a new lter.
Note: If the lter is already installed and you want to remove - but not replace -
it, select the "OFF" option and then press the " " button.
10 To exit, press the " " button until the home page is displayed.
Note: If there is no "INTENZA+" water lter, insert the small white lter previ-
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Espresso Coee: Brewing and Adjustments
The machine you have bought works with coee beans and/or pre-ground
coee. It allows for certain adjustments that will permit you to use it to its
full potential and get a complete "Espresso experience".
Saeco Adapting System: An intelligent self-adjusting system that allows the
use of all types of coee beans available on the market.
Coee is a natural product and its characteristics may change according
to its origin, blend and roast. The Saeco coee machine is equipped with a
self-adjusting system that allows the use of all types of coee beans avail-
able on the market (non caramelised).
• The machine automatically adjusts itself in order to optimise the
extraction of the coee, ensuring perfect compression of the tablet to
obtain a creamy espresso coee that will release all the aromas, regard-
less of the type of coee used.
• The optimisation process is a learning process that requires the brew-
ing of a certain number of coee cups to allow the machine to adjust
the compactness of the ground coee.
• Attention should be given to special blends, which require grinder ad-
justments in order to optimise the extraction of coee - (see “Adjusting
the Coee Grinder” section”).
Pre-brewing Technology: Enhancing the Aroma
Thanks to the Pre-brewing Technology, ground coee is moistened before
the actual brewing process, ensuring that the aroma can unfold even bet-
ter.
Adjustable Ceramic Coee Grinder: A Full Aroma Preservation
The ceramic grinders always guarantee accurate grinding for every coee
blend. In addition, this technology prevents the beans from overheating.
These two combined factors provide for a full aroma preservation, deliver-
ing the truly Italian taste in every cup.
Warning! The grinder adjustment knob, which is placed inside the cof-
fee bean hopper, must be turned with the Coee grinder adjustment
key only when the coee grinder is working. Do not put any material
other than coee beans into the hopper. Do not pour ground and/or
instant coee into the coee bean hopper.
Warning: The coee grinder contains moving parts that may be dangerous.
Therefore, do not insert ngers and/or other objects. In case of malfunc-
tion, turn o the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button and remove the
plug from the socket before carrying out any type of operation inside the
coee bean hopper. Do not pour coee beans when the coee grinder is
working.
The machine allows you to make slight adjustments to the coee grinder
to adapt it to the kind of coee used.
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coee bean hopper. This must be pressed and turned using the supplied
key only.
Press and turn the pin one notch at a time and brew 2-3 cups of coee; this
is the only way to notice dierences in grind.
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The reference marks inside the coee bean hopper indicate the grind set-
ting. There are 5 dierent grind settings to choose from with the following
references:
1 - Coarse Grind: Lighter taste, for dark roasted coee blends;
2 - Fine Grind: Bolder Taste, for light roasted coee blends.
"Aroma" Adjustment: Select Your Favourite Amount
Choose your favourite coee blend and adjust the amount of coee to be
ground until they meet your personal taste. The machine is set-up to adjust
the amount according to the coee to be ground.
Four choices are possible by pressing and releasing the " " button: Mild,
medium or strong aroma, and pre-ground coee.
Selection can be made when the beans appear on the display.
Each time the " " button is pressed and released, the aroma changes by
one degree, according to the selected amount:
= Mild aroma
= Medium aroma
= Strong aroma
Note: Selection must be made prior to select coee. The system sets the aroma
according to the personal taste of the user.
After selecting "Strong aroma", the function for brewing coee with pre-
ground coee is displayed.
This selection is displayed by the icon on the side.
Refer to the relevant section to use this function.
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Brewing Coee
Before brewing coee:
- Check the warnings on the display and make sure that the water tank
and coee bean hopper are full.
- Adjust the height of the dispensing spout according to your needs and
select the aroma or the pre-ground coee.
Adjusting the Dispensing Spout
Most cups on the market can be used with this coee machine.
The height of the dispensing spout may be adjusted to better t the
dimensions of the cups that you wish to use.
Manually move the dispensing spout up or down to adjust its height by
placing your ngers as shown in the gure.
The recommended positions are:
For the use of small cups;
For the use of large cups.
Two cups can be placed under the dispensing spout to brew two cups of coee
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Using Coee Beans
To brew a cup of Espresso coee, press and release:
1The " " button to select the desired Aroma;
2The " " button for a cup of espresso;
or
the " " button for a cup of long espresso.
The brewing cycle will start:
To brew 1 cup of coee, press the button once. This icon will be dis-
played.
To brew 2 cups of coee, press the button twice consecutively. This
icon will be displayed.
Note: To brew 2 cups of coee, the machine automatically grinds and doses the
correct amount of coee. Brewing two coees requires two grinding cycles and
two brewing cycles, which the machine carries out automatically.
3Once the prebrewing cycle is complete, coee begins to come out of
the dispensing spout.
4The coee brewing process stops automatically. It is nevertheless
possible to interrupt the coee brewing process by pressing the“ ”
"STOP" button.
Using Pre-ground Coee
This function allows using pre-ground and decaeinated coee.
Pre-ground coee must be poured into the relevant compartment posi-
tioned next to the coee bean hopper. Only use ground coee for espresso
machines and never coee beans or instant coee.
Note:
With this function you can just brew one cup of coee at a time.
If no pre-ground coee is poured into the compartment, only water will be
dispensed.
If the dose is excessive and 2 or more measuring scoops of coee are used, the
machine will not brew the product. Also in this case, the machine will run an
empty cycle and discharge any ground coee into the coee grounds drawer.
To brew coee:
1Press and release the " " button one or more times to select and
activate the pre-ground coee function.
2Lift the pre-ground coee compartment lid.
Add only 1 scoop of pre-ground coee to the compartment. Use only
the measuring scoop supplied with the machine to perform this opera-
tion. Then, close the lid.
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