Philips EP5960 User manual

5000 series
Super automatic
espresso machine
EN USER MANUAL
简体中文 用户手册
한국어 사용 설명서
EP5961, EP5960, EP5365
EP5364, EP5363, EP5361
EP5360
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Contents
Machine overview (Fig. 1)_____________________________________________________________________________ 8
Introduction __________________________________________________________________________________________ 9
Important safety information ________________________________________________________________________ 9
Warning _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 9
Caution _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Machines with milk carafe____________________________________________________________________________ 11
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) ________________________________________________________________________ 11
First installation_______________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Using the control panel ______________________________________________________________________________ 12
AquaClean filter ______________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Measuring water hardness ___________________________________________________________________________ 13
Brewing drinks ________________________________________________________________________________________ 14
Personalizing drinks __________________________________________________________________________________ 15
Adjusting grinder settings ____________________________________________________________________________ 15
Handling the brew group_____________________________________________________________________________ 16
Cleaning and maintenance __________________________________________________________________________ 16
Descaling procedure _________________________________________________________________________________ 20
Warning icons and error codes ______________________________________________________________________ 21
Ordering accessories _________________________________________________________________________________ 22
Troubleshooting ______________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Technical specifications ______________________________________________________________________________ 26
Recycling______________________________________________________________________________________________ 26
Warranty and support _______________________________________________________________________________ 26
Machine overview (Fig. 1)
1Control panel 19 Coffee residues drawer
2 Adjustable coffee and milk dispensing
spout
20 Coffee grounds container
3 Lid of water tank 21 Drip tray cover
4 Lid of bean hopper 22 Espresso stand tray
5 Lid of pre-ground coffee compartment 23 Espresso stand cover
6 Main switch 24 Hot water dispensing spout
7 Socket for cord 25 Opening for hot water dispensing spout
8 Service door 26 Water tank
9 'Drip tray full' indicator 27 AquaClean filter
10 Drip tray 28 Milk container
11 Drip tray release button 29 Milk dispensing unit
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12 Cord 30 Lid of milk dispensing unit
13 Grind setting knob 31 Milk dispensing spout
14 Cover of bean hopper 32 Grease tube
15 Bean hopper 33 Cleaning brush
16 Brew group 34 Measuring scoop
17 Inside of service door with contact
information
35 Water hardness test strip
18 Coffee exit duct
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Philips full-automatic coffee machine! To fully benefit from the
support that Philips offers, please register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
Read this user manual carefully before you use the machine and save it for future reference.
To help you get the best out of your coffee machine, Philips offers full support in 3 different ways:
1The separate quick start guide for first installation and first use.
2This user manual for more detailed information.
3Online support and movies: scan the QR code on the front page or visit www.philips.com/coffee-
care
Note: This machine has been tested with coffee. Although it has been carefully cleaned, there may be
some coffee residues left. We guarantee, however, that the machine is absolutely new.
Important safety information
This machine is equipped with safety features. Nevertheless, read and follow the safety instructions
carefully and only use the machine as described in these instructions, to avoid accidental injury or
damage due to improper use of the machine. Keep this safety booklet for future reference.
Warning
General
-Check if the voltage indicated on the machine corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
-Connect the machine to an earthed wall socket.
-Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or worktop and do not let it touch hot
surfaces.
-To avoid the danger of electric shock, never immerse the machine, mains plug or power cord in
water or any other liquid.
-Do not pour liquids on the power cord connector.
-To avoid the danger of burns, keep body parts away from hot water jets produced by the machine.
-Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
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-Switch off the machine with the main switch located on the back (if present) and remove the mains
plug from the wall socket:
-If a malfunction occurs.
-If you are not going to use the appliance for a long time.
-Before you clean the machine.
-Pull at the plug, not at 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 center authorized by Philips to avoid ahazard
-The machine should not be used by children.
-This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for their safety.
-Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.
-Keep the machine and its cord out of the reach of children.
-Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
-Never insert fingers or other objects into the coffee grinder.
-Be carefull when you dispense hot water. Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water.
Wait until the end of the dispensing cycle before you remove the hot water dispensing spout.
Caution
General
-This machine is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in environments
such as staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms or other work environments.
-Always put the machine on a flat and stable surface. Keep it in upright position, also during
transport
-Do not place the machine on a hotplate or directly next to a hot oven, heater or similar source of
heat.
-Only put roasted coffee beans in the bean hopper. Putting ground coffee, instant coffee, raw
coffee beans or any other substance in the coffee bean hopper may cause damage to the
machine.
-Let the machine cool down before you insert or remove any parts. The heating surfaces may retain
residual heat after use.
-Never fill the water tank with warm, hot or sparkling water, as this may cause damage to the water
tank and the machine.
-Never use souring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to
clean the machine. 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 machine stop working properly. In this case, repair is not covered by your warranty.
-Do not keep the machine at temperatures below 0°C/32°F. Water left in the heating system may
freeze and cause damage.
-Do not leave water in the water tank when you are not going to use the machine for a long period
of time. The water can become contaminated. Use fresh water every time you use the machine.
-Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does not specifically
recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid.
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-Regular cleaning and maintenance prolongs the lifetime of your machine and ensures optimum
quality and taste of your coffee.
-The machine is exposed continuously to moisture, coffee and scale. Therefore it is very important
to regularly clean and maintain the machine as described in the user manual and shown on the
website. If you do not perform these cleaning and maintenance procedures, your machine
eventually may stop working. In this case repair is not covered by warranty.
-Do not clean the brew group in the dishwasher and do not use washing-up liquid or a cleaning
agent to clean it. This may cause the brew group to malfunction and may have a negative effect on
the coffee taste.
-Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to prevent fibers from collecting inside the brew group.
-Never drink the solution dispensed during the descaling process.
-Only put preground coffee into the preground coffee compartment. Other substances and objects
may cause severe damage to the machine. In this case, repair is not covered by your warranty.
-The machine shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use.
Machines with milk carafe
Warning
-To avoid the danger of burns, be aware that dispensing may be preceded by jets of milk and
steam. Wait until the end of the cycle before you remove the milk carafe.
Caution
-Make sure that the milk carafe is installed and the milk dispensing spout is open before you select
a milk-based coffee beverage or milk froth.
-Do not put any other liquids in the milk jug/carafe than water (for cleaning) or milk.
-Do not clean the milk carafe in the dishwasher.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This machine complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
First installation
To prepare your coffee machine for use, you need to perform a few simple steps such as filling the
water circuit and activating the AquaClean filter. These steps are shown in the separate quick start
guide.
For the best-tasting coffee, you need to brew 5 coffees initially to allow the machine to complete its
self-adjustment.
The machine has been set up to get the best taste out of your coffee beans. Therefore we advise you
not to adjust the grinder settings until you have brewed 100-150 cups (approx. 1 month of usage).
The machine is provided with the espresso stand, with the double function of cup support and extra
drip tray to collect rinsing water.
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Using the control panel
Below you find an overview and description of the control panel of the machine. Some of the buttons
have a double function; if applicable the navigation icons appear on the display. Use the buttons next
to this icon to select or confirm your choices.
Use the MENU button to select other drinks and to change settings such as the water hardness and
coffee temperature.
Espresso
Aroma strength
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Cappuccino
Menu
Latte Macchiato
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1. On/off button 5. CAPPUCCINO/up ( ) button
2. ESPRESSO/back ( ) button 6. LATTE MACCHIATO button
3. COFFEE button 7. MENU/down ( ) button
4. AROMA STRENGTH/OK ( ) button
AquaClean filter
The AquaClean filter is designed to reduce limescale deposits in your coffee machine and provide
filtered water to preserve the aroma and flavor of each cup of coffee. If you use a series of 8
AquaClean filters as indicated by the machine and in this user manual, you don't have to descale your
machine for up to 5000 cups. With each filter you can enjoy up to 625 cups, depending on the
selected coffee varieties and the rinsing and cleaning frequencies.
Preparing the AquaClean filter for activation
Before you place the AquaClean filter in the water tank, you need to prepare it for use:
1 Shake the filter for about 5 seconds (Fig. 2).
2 Immerse the filter upside down in a jug with cold water for at least 30 seconds and wait until no
more air bubbles come out (Fig. 3).
3 Push the filter onto the filter connection to the lowest possible point (Fig. 4).
Activating the AquaClean filter
You need to activate every new AquaClean filter that you use. By activating the AquaClean filter, the
machine monitors the capacity of the AquaClean filter and the number of filters used. There are 3
ways to activate the AquaClean filter.
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1. Activating the AquaClean filter during first installation
After switching on for the first time, the machine guides you through the first installation steps such as
filling the water tank, filling the water circuit and activating the AquaClean filter. Simply follow the
instructions on the screen.
2. Activating the AquaClean filter when prompted
Note: Replace the AquaClean filter as soon as the capacity has dropped to 0% and the filter icon
flashes quickly. Replace the AquaClean filter at least every 3 months, even if the machine has not yet
indicated that replacement is required.
Tip: We advise you to buy a new filter when the capacity has dropped to 10% and the filter icon starts
flashing slowly. This ensures that you can replace the filter when the capacity has dropped to 0%.
1Press the MENU button, scroll to AQUACLEAN FILTER and press the OK button ( ) to confirm.
-The display asks if you want to activate a new filter (Fig. 5).
2Press the OK button ( ) to confirm.
-The display automatically updates the number of filters used (Fig. 6).
Note: If you want to replace the AquaClean filter after 8 filters have been used, you first need to
descale the machine. Follow the instructions on the display.
3. Activating the AquaClean filter at any other time
You can start using the AquaClean filter at any time by following the instructions below.
1Press the MENU button, select MENU and press the OK button to confirm. Scroll to AQUACLEAN
FILTER. Press the OK button ( ) to confirm.
-The display shows the numbers of AquaClean filters that have been installed previously from 0
to 8 filters (Fig. 6).
2Select ON on the display and press the OK button ( ) to confirm (Fig. 7).
-The display automatically updates the number of filters used (Fig. 8).
-Then the 'machine ready' screen appears with the AquaClean 100% icon to indicate that the
filter has been installed (Fig. 9).
3Dispense 2 cups of hot water (0.5 l) to complete the activation. Discard this water.
Note: In some situations the machine will tell you that you need to descale the machine before you
can install and activate a new AquaClean filter. This is because your machine has to be completely
limescale-free before you start to use the AquaClean filter. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Measuring water hardness
Use the water hardness test strip supplied to set the water hardness. Press the MENU button, select
MENU and scroll to select WATER HARDNESS.
1Immerse the water hardness test strip in tap water for 1 second. Then wait for 1 minute.
2Check how many squares have turned red.
3Select the appropriate water hardness setting and press the OK button to confirm.
Number of red squares:
Value to be set 1 2 3 4
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Brewing drinks
You can select a drink by pressing one of the one-touch drink buttons or by selecting another drink in
the menu.
-If you want to brew two cups, press the one-touch drink button of the selected drink twice (Fig. 10).
The machine automatically carries out two grinding cycles in sequence for the selected drink. You
can only brew two coffee drinks at the same time.
-Slide the dispensing spout up or down to adjust its height to the size of the cup or glass you are
using (Fig. 11).
Brewing coffee drinks
Brewing coffee with beans
1Fill the water tank with tap water and fill the bean hopper with beans.
2To brew a coffee, press one of the one-touch drink buttons. To select another type of coffee, press
the MENU button, select DRINKS, scroll down to the desired drink and press the OK button ( ).
3To stop dispensing coffee, press the OK button ( ).
Brewing milk-based drinks
1Fill the water tank with tap water and fill the bean hopper with beans.
2Remove the lid of the milk container and fill the milk container with milk (Fig. 12).
Aways use milk coming directly from the fridge for optimal results.
3Place the lid back onto the milk container.
4If attached, remove the hot water spout from the machine (Fig. 13).
5Slightly tilt the milk carafe and attach it to the machine (Fig. 14).
6Open the milk dispensing spout (Fig. 15) and place a cup on the drip tray.
7To brew a milk-based drink, press one of the one-touch drink buttons. To select another type of
milk-based drink, press the MENU button, select DRINKS, scroll down to the desired drink and
press the OK button ( ).
8After brewing milk-based coffee beverages, the display asks you if you want to perform the quick
clean procedure for the milk carafe. You have 10 seconds to activate the quick clean procedure.
You can perform the quick clean procedure while leaving the milk inside the milk carafe. It is
recommended to perform the quick clean procedure at least once a day. Press the OK button to
confirm that you want to perform the quick clean procedure or press the escape button to perform
the quick clean procedure later.
Brewing coffee with pre-ground coffee
1Open the lid and pour one measuring scoop of pre-ground coffee into the pre-ground coffee
compartment. Then close the lid (Fig. 16).
2Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout. For smaller cups you can use the espresso stand.
3Press the AROMA STRENGTH button and select the pre-ground coffee brewing function. Press the
ESPRESSO button.
Note: With pre-ground coffee you can only brew one coffee at a time.
Dispensing hot water
1If it is not attached, attach the hot water spout to the machine (Fig. 17).
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2Press the MENU button. Select DRINKS, confirm and scroll to select HOT WATER.
3Press the OK button to confirm. The display reminds you to install the hot water dispensing spout;
press the OK button to confirm. The machine starts dispensing hot water.
4To stop dispensing hot water, press the OK button.
Personalizing drinks
Adjusting coffee and milk volume
You can adjust the volume of the drink brewed according to your taste and to the size of the cups. We
advise you to use glass cups or cups with a ceramic-coated rim.
Adjusting coffee volume
1To adjust the espresso volume, press and hold the ESPRESSO button until the display shows the
MEMO icon (Fig. 18).
-The machine enters the programming phase and starts to brew the selected drink.
2Press the OK button ( ) when the cup contains the desired amount of espresso.
-The tick on the display shows that the button is programmed: every time it is pressed, the
machine brews the set espresso volume.
Note: To set the volume of coffee, follow the same procedure.
Adjusting volume of milk-based drinks
1To set the volume for cappuccino and latte macchiato, first make sure that the milk carafe is filled
with milk and attached to the machine.
2Press and hold the milk-based drink button until the display shows the MEMO icon. The machines
first starts dispensing milk.
3Press the OK button ( ) when the cup contains the desired amount of milk. Then the machine
starts dispensing the coffee.
4Press the OK button again to save the desired coffee volume.
Adjusting coffee strength
-To change the coffee strength, press the AROMA STRENGTH button.
-Each time you press the AROMA STRENGTH button, the machine selects a higher aroma strength
setting. There are 5 strengths, 1 is very mild and 5 is very strong. After setting 5, setting 1 is selected
again (Fig. 19).
-Note: You can also use the AROMA STRENGTH button to brew coffee with pre-ground coffee
-The display shows the chosen strength. After adjusting the coffee strength, the display shows the
main menu again and saves the chosen aroma strength when you brew a coffee.
Adjusting grinder settings
You can adjust the grinder settings by using the grind setting knob inside the bean container. There
are 5 different grind settings you can choose from. The lower the setting, the stronger the coffee.
Note: You can only adjust the grind settings when the machine is grinding coffee beans. You need to
brew 2 to 3 drinks before you can taste the full difference.
Caution: Do not turn the grind setting knob more than one notch at a time to prevent damage to the
grinder.
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1Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout.
2Open the lid of the bean hopper.
3Press the ESPRESSO button.
4When the grinder starts grinding, press down the grind setting knob and turn it to the left or right
(Fig. 20).
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Handling the brew group
Go to www.philips.com/coffee-care for detailed video instructions on how to remove, insert and
clean the brew group.
Removing the brew group from the machine
1Switch off the machine by pressing the main switch on the back of the machine.
2Remove the drip tray with the coffee grounds container.
3Open the service door (Fig. 21).
4Press the PUSH button (Fig. 22) and pull at the grip of the brew group to remove it from the
machine (Fig. 23).
5Remove the coffee residues drawer (Fig. 24).
Reinserting the brew group
Before you slide the brew group back into the machine, make sure it is in the correct position.
1Check if the arrow on the yellow cylinder on the side of the brew group is aligned with the black
arrow and N.
-If they are not aligned, push down the lever until it is in contact with the base of the brew group
(Fig. 26).
2Make sure that the yellow locking hook on the other side of the brew group is in the correct
position.
-To position the hook correctly, push it upwards until it is in uppermost position (Fig. 28).
3Place back the coffee residues drawer.
4Slide the brew group back into the machine along the guiding rails on the sides (Fig. 29) until it
locks into position with a click (Fig. 30). Do not press the PUSH button.
5Place back the drip tray with the coffee grounds container.
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning and maintenance keeps your machine in top condition and ensures good-tasting
coffee for a long time, a steady coffee flow and a perfect milk froth.
Consult the table on when and how to clean all detachable parts of the machine. You can find more
detailed information and video instructions on www.philips.com/coffee-care.
Cleaning table
Part description When to clean How to clean
Brew group Weekly Remove the brew group and rinse it under the
tap (see 'Cleaning the brew group under the tap').
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Part description When to clean How to clean
Monthly Clean the brew group with the Philips coffee oil
remover tablet (see 'Cleaning the brew group
with the coffee oil remover tablets'). Go to
www.philips.com/coffee-care for detailed video
instructions.
Lubrication of the
brew group
Depending on the type of
usage. Consult the
lubrication table (see
'Lubricating the brew group').
Lubricate the brew group with the Philips grease.
Go to www.philips.com/coffee-care for detailed
video instructions.
Milk carafe After every day of use Perform the QUICK CARAFE CLEAN as indicated
on the machine after preparing a milk-based
drink.
Daily Clean the milk carafe thoroughly (see 'Thorough
cleaning of the milk carafe').
Weekly Disassemble the milk carafe and clean all parts
under the tap (see 'Weekly cleaning of the milk
carafe').
Monthly Clean the milk carafe with the Philips milk circuit
cleaner (see 'Monthly cleaning of the milk
carafe').
Drip tray Empty the drip tray as soon
as the red 'drip tray full'
indicator pops up through
the drip tray. Clean the drip
tray when it suits you.
Remove the drip tray and rinse it under the tap
with some washing-up liquid.
Coffee grounds
container
Empty the coffee grounds
container when prompted by
the machine. Clean it when it
suits you.
Remove the coffee grounds container while the
machine is switched on and rinse it under the tap
with some washing-up liquid.
Water tank When it suits you. Rinse the water tank under the tap
Coffee funnel Check the coffee funnel
weekly to see if it is clogged.
Unplug the machine and remove the brew group.
Open the lid of the pre-ground coffee
compartment and insert the spoon handle into
the coffee funnel. Move the handle up and down
until the clogged ground coffee falls down (Fig.
31). Go to www.philips.com/coffee-care for
detailed video instructions.
Espresso stand Daily Empty the espresso stand and clean it under the
tap or in the dishwasher.
Tip: There is a cleaning calender on the last page of this user manual. Write down the dates on which
you have performed a cleaning action.
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Cleaning the brew group
Regular cleaning of the brew group prevents coffee residues from clogging up the internal circuits.
Visit www.philips.com/coffee-care for support videos on how to remove, insert and clean the brew
group.
Cleaning the brew group under the tap
1Remove the brew group and the coffee residues drawer.
2Rinse the coffee residues drawer and the brew group thoroughly with water. Carefully clean the
upper filter (Fig. 27) of the brew group.
3Let the brew group air-dry before you place it back. Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to
prevent fibers from collecting inside the brew group.
Cleaning the brew group with the coffee oil remover tablets
Only use Phillips Saeco coffee oil remover tablets. Follow the instructions given in the user manual
that comes with the coffee oil remover tablets.
Lubricating the brew group
Lubricate the brew group regularly to ensure that the moving parts continue to move smoothly. See
the table below for the lubrication frequency. Visit www.philips.com/coffee-care for detailed video
instructions.
Usage frequency Nr of drinks brewed daily Lubrication frequency
Low 1-5 Every 4 months
Normal 6-10 Every 2 months
Heavy >10 Every month
Cleaning the milk carafe
Carafe quick clean
You can select the QUICK CLEAN function via the menu as described in the steps below:
1Press the MENU button and select QUICK CLEAN, press the OK button to confirm.
2Make sure that the milk carafe is installed and the milk froth dispensing spout is open.
3Place the container under the milk froth dispensing spout.
Note: Make sure the milk dispensing spout is pulled out.
4Press the OK button to start dispensing hot water.
Thorough cleaning of the milk carafe
To clean the milk carafe thoroughly, you have to do the following regularly:
1Remove the lid of the milk dispensing unit.
2Lift the milk dispensing spout out of the milk dispensing unit and remove the milk tube from the
milk dispensing spout (Fig. 33).
3Remove the milk tube from the milk dispensing spout.
4Rinse the milk tube and milk dispensing spout with lukewarm water thoroughly.
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Weekly cleaning of the milk carafe
The milk dispensing spout consists of 5 components. Disassemble all components once a week and
clean them under the tap. You can also clean all components, except for the milk container, in the
dishwasher.
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1 Milk tube
2 Rubber support
3 Milk frother
4 Milk frother connector
5 Housing of milk dispensing spout
Disassembling the milk dispensing spout
1Press the release buttons on both sides of the top of the milk dispensing unit (1) and lift the top off
the milk container (2) (Fig. 34).
2Turn the milk dispensing unit upside down and hold it firmly in your hand. Pull the milk tube off the
support (Fig. 35).
3Press the release buttons on the milk frother and remove the milk frother from the the rubber
support (Fig. 36).
4Pull the milk frother connector out of the milk frother (Fig. 37).
5Rinse all components under a lukewarm tap.
Reassembling the milk carafe
1To reassemble the milk dispensing spout, follow steps 2 to 4 of 'Disassembling the milk dispensing
spout' in reverse order.
2Place the milk dispensing spout back into the top of the milk carafe.
3Place the top of the milk carafe back onto the milk carafe.
Note: Before you place the milk dispensing spout back into the top of the milk carafe, move the pin
inside the top to the correct position. If this pin is not in the correct position, you cannot place the milk
dispensing spout back into the top of the milk carafe (Fig. 38).
Monthly cleaning of the milk carafe
Only use Philips milk circuit cleaner for this cleaning cycle.
1Pour the contents of the milk circuit cleaner sachet in the milk carafe. Then fill the milk carafe with
water up to the MAX indication (Fig. 39).
2Insert the milk carafe into the machine and place a container under the milk dispensing spout.
3Press the MENU button, select DRINKS and scroll to MILK FROTH. Press the OK button to start
dispensing the cleaning solution.
4Repeat step 3 until the milk carafe is empty.
5When the carafe is empty, remove the container and the milk carafe from the machine.
6Rinse the milk carafe thoroughly and fill it with fresh water up to the MAX level indication.
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7Insert the milk carafe into the machine.
8Place the container under the milk dispensing spout.
9Press the MENU button and select MILK FROTH in the DRINKS menu to start the carafe rinsing
cycle.
10 Repeat step 9 until the milk carafe is empty.
11 Repeat steps 6-10.
12 When the machine stops dispensing water, the cleaning cycle is finished.
13 Disassemble all the components and rinse them under a lukewarm tap.
Descaling procedure
Please use Philips descaler only. Under no circumstances should you use a descaler based on sulfuric
acid, hydrochloric acid, sulfamic or acetic acid (vinegar) as this may damage the water circuit in your
machine and not dissolve the limescale properly. Not using the Philips descaler will void your
warranty. Failure to descale the appliance will also void your warranty. You can buy Philips descaling
solution in the online shop at www.saeco.com/care.
1When the machine asks you to descale it (Fig. 40), press the OK button ( ) to start. To start
descaling without being prompted by the machine, press the MENU button, scroll to select START
CALC CLEAN and press the OK button ( ) to confirm.
-The display reminds you that you have to insert the milk carafe. (Fig. 41) Fill the milk carafe with
water up to the MIN level indication. Insert the milk carafe into the machine and open the milk
dispensing spout.
-The display reminds you that you have to open the milk dispensing spout (Fig. 42).
-The display reminds you that you have to remove the AquaClean filter (Fig. 43).
2Remove the espresso stand from the drip tray.
3Remove the drip tray and the coffee grounds container, empty them and put them back into place.
4Remove the water tank and empty it.
5Place a large container (1.5 l) under the coffee dispensing spout.
6Pour the whole bottle of Philips descaler in the water tank and then fill it with water up to the CALC
CLEAN level (Fig. 44). Then place it back into the machine and press the OK button ( ) to confirm.
7The first phase of the descaling procedure starts. The descaling procedure lasts approx. 30 minutes
and consists of a descaling cycle and a rinsing cycle.
8Let the machine dispense the descaling solution until the display reminds you that the water tank
is empty.
9Empty the water tank, rinse it and then refill it with fresh water up to the CALC CLEAN level
indication.
10 Remove and rinse the milk carafe. Fill it with fresh water up to the MIN level indication and reinsert
it into the machine. Then open the milk froth dispensing spout.
11 Empty the container and place it back under the coffee dispensing spout. Press the OK button ( )
to confirm.
12 The second phase of the descaling cycle, the rinsing phase, starts and lasts 3 minutes. The display
shows the rinsing icon and the duration of the phase.
13 Wait until the machine stops dispensing water. The descaling procedure is finished when the tick
appears on the display.
14 Press the OK button ( ) to exit the descaling cycle. The machine starts heating up and performs
the automatic rinsing cycle.
15 Clean the milk carafe after descaling (see 'Weekly cleaning of the milk carafe').
16 Clean the brew group after descaling (see 'Cleaning the brew group under the tap').
17 Place a new AquaClean filter in the water tank.
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