Philips HD8827 User manual

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Contents
Introduction 6
Important 6
Danger 6
Warning 6
Caution 7
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) 7
Machine overview (Fig. 1) 7
First installation 8
Circuit priming 10
Automatic rinsing cycle 10
Manual rinsing cycle 11
Measuring the water hardness 12
Installing the Intenza+ water filter 12
Using the machine 14
Beverage types and lengths 14
Brewing espresso, espresso lungo and coffee 14
Adjusting the coffee dispensing spout 14
Brewing 1 cup of espresso, espresso lungo and coffee 14
Brewing 2 cups of espresso, espresso lungo and coffee 15
Frothing milk 15
Hot water 16
Adjusting quantity and taste 16
Saeco Adapting System 16
Activating the aroma plus function 16
Adjusting coffee length with the MEMO function 16
Adjusting the grinder settings 17
Maintenance and care 17
Cleaning the drip tray and the coffee grounds container 17
Cleaning the brew group 18
Lubrication 20
Classic milk frother cleaning (daily) 21
Classic milk frother and steam wand cleaning (weekly) 21
Descaling 21
Descaling procedure 21
Interruption of the descaling cycle 23
Meaning of light signals 24
Troubleshooting 27
Recycling 30
Guarantee and support 30
Ordering maintenance products 30
Technical specifications 30
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Philips fully automatic coffee
machine with Classic Milk Frother! To fully benefit from the support that
Philips offers, please register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
The machine is suitable for preparing espresso and coffee using whole
coffee beans, as well as for dispensing steam and hot water. In this user
manual you will find all the information you need to install, use, clean and
descale your machine.
If you experience any future problems with your machine or have other
questions, have a look on our support page at www.philips.com/support.
Here you can find all detailed information on cleaning and maintenance,
frequently asked questions, support movies and the user manuals.
Important
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 user manual for future reference.
Danger
Warning
-Connect the machine to a wall socket with a voltage matching the
technical specifications of the machine.
-Connect the machine to an earthed wall socket.
-Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces.
-Never immerse the machine, mains plug or power cord in water (danger
of electrical shock).
-Do not pour liquids on the power cord connector.
-Never direct the hot water jet towards body parts: danger of burns.
-Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
-Switch off the machine with the main switch located on the back and
remove the mains plug from the socket:
-If a malfunction occurs.
-If the 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 center authorized by Philips to
avoid a hazard.
-The machine should not be used by children younger than 8 years old.
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-This machine can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the machine in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved.
-Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless
they are older than 8 and supervised.
-Keep the machine and its cord out of the reach of children aged less than
8 years.
-Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
machine.
-Never insert fingers or other objects in the coffee grinder.
Caution
-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. If ground coffee,
instant coffee, raw coffee beans or any other substance is put in the
coffee bean hopper, it may cause damage to the machine.
-Let the machine cool down before inserting or removing 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 appliance stop working properly.
In this case repair is not covered under your guarantee.
-Do not keep the machine at temperatures below 0°C.Water left in the
heating system may freeze and cause damage.
-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.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Machine overview (Fig. 1)
1 ESPRESSO button
2 ESPRESSO LUNGO button
3 COFFEE button
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4 ON/OFF button
5 AROMA STRENGTH button
6 HOT WATER/ STEAM button
7 Descaling cycle light
8 CALC CLEAN button
9 Rinse cycle light
10 General warning light
11 No coffee light
12 Empty coffee grounds container light
13 No water light
14 Coffee dispensing spout
15 Classic milk frother
16 Lid of the water tank
17 Lid of the bean hopper
18 Main switch
19 Socket for cord
20 Service door
21 Grinder adjustment knob
22 Water tank
23 Brew group
24 Inside of maintenance door with cleaning instructions
25 Coffee exit duct
26 Coffee residues drawer
27 Drip tray full indicator
28 Coffee grounds container
29 Drip tray
30 Drip tray cover
31 Cord
32 Cleaning brush
33 Grease
34 Water hardness tester
35 Multifunctional tool (grinder adjustment key and coffee duct cleaning
tool)
First installation
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.Like with most full-automatic machines,
you first need to brew some coffees to enable the machine to complete its
self-adjustment and get the best tasting coffee.
1Remove all packaging material from the machine.
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2Place the machine on a table or worktop away from the tap, the sink and
heat sources.
Note: Leave at least 15 cm of free space above, behind and on both sides
of the machine.
3Note: This machine may only be operated by a properly trained person.
Never let the machine operate unattended.
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4Rinse the water tank. Fill the water tank with fresh water to the MAX level
indication.
5Open the lid of the bean hopper. Fill the bean hopper with coffee beans
and close the lid.
Note: Do not overfill the bean hopper to avoid damage to the grinder.
Caution: Only use espresso beans. Never use ground coffee, unroasted
coffee beans or caramelized coffee beans, as this may cause damage
to the machine.
Note: Do not add pre-ground coffee, water or coffee beans in the exit
duct.
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6Insert mains plug into a wall socket (1) and insert the small plug into the
socket located on the back of the machine (2).
7Set the main switch to the ON position to switch on the machine.
8Press the ON/OFF button.
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Circuit priming
During the initial heat-up process, fresh water flows through the internal
circuit to heat up the machine. This takes a few seconds.
1Place a container under the classic milk frother.
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2The no water and general warning lights flash simultaneously.
-The ESPRESSO button lights up.
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3Press the Espresso button.
-The machine is heating up and the ESPRESSO, ESPRESSO LUNGO
and COFFEE buttons flash simultaneously.
Automatic rinsing cycle
When the machine has heated up, it performs an automatic rinsing cycle to
clean the internal circuit with fresh water. During the cycle water flows from
the coffee spout.
1Place a container under the coffee dispensing spout.
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-The ESPRESSO, ESPRESSO LUNGO and COFFEE buttons flash
simultaneously.
-The cycle ends automatically.
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-The ESPRESSO, ESPRESSO LUNGO, COFFEE and HOT
WATER/STEAM buttons light up continuously.
Manual rinsing cycle
During the manual rinsing cycle, the machine brews one cup of coffee to
prepare the inner circuit for use.
1Place a container under the coffee dispensing spout.
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2Make sure the ESPRESSO, ESPRESSO LUNGO, COFFEE and HOT
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3Press the COFFEE button.
-The machine starts to brew a cup of coffee to prepare the inner circuit
for use.This coffee is not drinkable.
4Empty the container after the brewing cycle is finished.
5Place the container back under the classic milk frother.
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6Press the HOT WATER/STEAM button once. The machine starts
dispensing water.
-The HOT WATER/STEAM button flashes slowly.
7Let the machine brew hot water until the no water light lights up
continuously.
Note: If you want to stop the manual rinsing cycle, press the HOT
WATER/STEAM button, to restart the cycle press the HOT
WATER/STEAM button again.
8Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level.
Note: The automatic rinsing cycle starts when the machine has been in
stand-by mode, or switched off for more than 30 minutes. When you have
not used the machine for 2 or more weeks, you will need to perform a
manual rinse cycle.
The machine is ready for use.
Measuring the water hardness
To be able to adjust the machine settings to the water in your region, please
measure the water hardness with the water hardness strip supplied.
1Immerse the water hardness test strip (supplied with the machine) in
fresh water for 1 second.
2Remove the water hardness strip and and wait for 1 minute.
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3Check how many squares have changed into the red color and check the
water hardness in below table.
numbers of red squares value to be set water hardness
1/2 A very soft water/ soft water
3 B hard water
4 C very hard water
Installing the Intenza+ water filter
We advise you to install the Intenza+ water filter as this prevents scale
build-up in your machine. You can buy the Intenza+ water filter separately.
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For more details, see chapter ‘Guarantee and support’, section ‘Ordering
maintenance products’.
Note: Replace the INTENZA+ filter after 2 months.
1Remove the small white filter from the water tank and store it in a dry
place.
Note: Please keep the small white filter for future use. You will need it for
the descaling process.
2Remove the filter from its packaging and immerse it in cold water with the
opening pointing upwards. Press the sides of the filter gently to let out
the air bubbles.
3Turn the knob of the filter to the setting that corresponds to the water
hardness of the area you live in.
a Very soft water/ soft water
b Hard water
c Very hard water
Note: You can test the water hardness with a water hardness test strip.
4Place the filter in the empty water tank. Press it down until it cannot
move any further.
5Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX indication and slide it
into the machine.
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6Check if the ESPRESSO, ESPRESSO LUNGO, COFFEE and HOT
WATER/STEAM buttons light up continuously.
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7Press the HOT WATER/STEAM button once. The HOT WATER/STEAM
button flashes.
-Let the machine dispense hot water until the water tank is empty.
-The no water light lights up continuously.
8Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level and place it back
into the machine.
-The ESPRESSO, ESPRESSO LUNGO, COFFEE and HOT
WATER/STEAM buttons light up continuously.
The machine is ready for use.
Using the machine
Beverage types and lengths
Beverage name Description
Espresso Coffee with thick crema served in a small cup
Espresso Lungo A longer espresso with thick crema served in a medium-sized
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Coffee Regular cup of coffee for a larger cup
Beverage name Standard length Length range
Espresso 40 ml 20 - 230 ml
Espresso Lungo 80 ml 20 - 230 ml
Coffee 120 ml 20 - 230 ml
Hot water 300 ml
Note: The lengths stated above are approximate values.
Brewing espresso, espresso lungo and coffee
Adjusting the coffee dispensing spout
The machine can be used to dispense different coffee types in cups or
glasses of different sizes. To adjust the height of the coffee dispensing spout
to the size of the cup or glass, slide the spout up or down.
Brewing 1 cup of espresso, espresso lungo and coffee
1Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout.
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2Press the ESPRESSO, ESPRESSO LUNGO or COFFEE button once to
brew the selected coffee.
-The button of the selected beverage flashes slowly.
3The machine stops brewing when the preset level is reached.
Note: If you want to stop the brewing process before the machine has
finished dispensing the preset coffee volume, press the previously
selected beverage button.
Brewing 2 cups of espresso, espresso lungo and coffee
1Place two cups under the coffee dispensing spout.
2Press the ESPRESSO, ESPRESSO LUNGO or COFFEE button twice to
brew the selected coffee.
-The button of the selected beverage flashes twice quickly.
The machine grinds and doses automatically the correct amount of
coffee. Brewing two cups of a beverage requires two grinding and
brewing cycles the machine carries out automatically.
3The machine stops brewing when the preset level is reached.
Note: If you want to stop the brewing process before the machine has
finished dispensing the preset coffee volume, press the previously
selected beverage button.
Frothing milk
Warning: Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of
hot water. Use the appropriate protective handle only.
Note: Use cold milk (at a temperature of approximately 5°C/41°F) with a
protein content of at least 3% to ensure an optimal frothing result. You can
use whole milk or semi-skimmed milk. It is also possible to use skimmed
milk, soy milk and lactose free milk.
1Fill 1/3 of a jug with cold milk.
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2Immerse the classic milk frother in the milk. Press the HOT
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-The HOT WATER/STEAM button flashes twice.
3Froth the milk by gently swirling the jug and moving it up and down.
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4Press the HOT WATER/STEAM CLEAN button once to stop frothing.
Note: After pressing the HOT WATER/STEAM button, it takes a few
seconds before the machine stops frothing.
Note: Frothing stops after 3 minutes, press the HOT WATER/STEAM
button twice if you want to continue frothing.
5Remove the external part of the classic milk frother and rinse it with
lukewarm tap water. Press the HOT WATER/STEAM button once and
dispense hot water for 5 seconds.
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Hot water
Warning: Danger of scalding. Only grab the steam wand by its
protective handle. Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of
hot water.
1Place a cup under the classic milk frother.
2Press the HOT WATER/STEAM button once.
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-The HOT WATER/STEAM button flashes slowly.
-Hot water dispensing starts automatically.
3Press the HOT WATER/STEAM button once to stop hot water dispensing.
-The HOT WATER/STEAM button flashes slowly.
Adjusting quantity and taste
Saeco Adapting System
Coffee is a natural product and its characteristics may vary according to
origin, blend and roasting. The machine is equipped with a self-adjustment
system that allows it to get the best taste out of your favorite coffee beans.
It regulates itself after brewing some coffees.
Activating the aroma plus function
Aroma plus
To get a stronger coffee, press the aroma plus button. The aroma plus
button is backlighted when the aroma plus function is active.
Adjusting coffee length with the MEMO function
You can adjust the quantity of beverage brewed according to your taste and
to the size of the cups.
1Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout.
2To adjust the length of espresso, press and hold the ESPRESSO button
until the ESPRESSO button flashes quickly. Release the ESPRESSO
button, the machine is in the programming mode.
-The machine brews an espresso.
3Press the ESPRESSO button when the cup contains the desired amount
of espresso.
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The ESPRESSO button is programmed: every time it is pressed, the machine
will brew espresso in the amount set. To set the length of espresso lungo or
coffee follow the same procedure: press and hold the button of the
beverage and press the same beverage button when the desired amount is
in the cup.
Adjusting the grinder settings
You can adjust the grinder settings with the grinder adjustment key. At each
setting selected, the ceramic coffee grinder guarantees a perfectly even
grind for every cup of coffee you brew. It preserves the full coffee aroma
and delivers the perfect taste to every cup.
Note: You can only adjust the grinder settings when the machine is grinding
coffee beans.
1Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout.
2Open the lid of the bean hopper.
3Press the Espresso button.
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4When the grinder starts grinding, place the grinder adjustment key on the
grinder adjustment knob (1). Push and turn to the left or to the right (2).
-There are 5 different grinder settings you can choose from. The smaller
the dot the stronger the coffee.
Caution: Do not turn the grinder adjustment knob more than one notch at
a time to prevent damage to the grinder.
Maintenance and care
Maintenance of your machine is important to prolong the life of your
machine and to ensure optimum quality and taste of your coffee.
Cleaning the drip tray and the coffee grounds container
-The drip tray is full when the drip tray full indicator pops up through the
drip tray. Empty and clean the drip tray every day.
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1Pull the drip tray out of the machine.
2Remove the coffee grounds container while the machine is switched on.
The counter does not reset if you remove the coffee grounds container
when the machine is switched off.
3Empty and rinse the drip tray under the tap.
4Place the coffee grounds container back in the drip tray.
5Slide the drip tray back into the machine until it locks into position with a
click.
Cleaning the water tank
1Remove the water tank from the machine and rinse it with fresh water
periodically.
2Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level indication and
place it back in the machine.
Cleaning the coffee compartments
-Clean the bean hopper with a dry cloth once a month.
Cleaning the brew group
Weekly cleaning of the brew group
1Remove the drip tray with the coffee grounds container.
2Empty the drip tray and rinse it under the tap.
3Empty the coffee grounds container and rinse it under a lukewarm tap.
4Switch off the machine and unplug it.
5Open the service door.
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6Press the PUSH button (1) and pull at the grip of the brew group to
remove it from the machine (2).
7Clean the coffee exit duct thoroughly with the provided tool. Insert it as
indicated in the figure.
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8Clean the coffee exit duct thoroughly with a spoon handle. Insert it as
indicated in the figure.
9Remove the coffee residues container, empty it and rinse it under a
lukewarm tap. Let it dry and then reinsert it.
10 Rinse the brew group thoroughly with lukewarm water. Clean the upper
filter carefully.
Caution: 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.
11 Let the brew group air-dry thoroughly.
Note: Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to prevent fibers from
collecting inside the brew group.
12 Clean the inside of the machine with a soft damp cloth.
13 Before you slide the brew group back into the machine, make sure the
two reference signs on the side match. If they do not match, perform the
following step:
-Make sure the lever is in contact with the base of the brew group.
14 Make sure that the locking hook of the brew group is in the correct
position.
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-To position the hook correctly, push it upwards until it is in uppermost
position.
-The hook is not correctly positioned if it is still in bottommost position.
15 Slide the brew group back into the machine along the guiding rails on the
sides until it locks into position with a click.
Caution: Do not press the PUSH button.
16 Close the service door.
Lubrication
For optimal performance of the machine you have to lubricate the brew
group. See table below for the lubrication frequency. For support visit our
website: www.philips.com/support.
Type of usage Nr of daily products Lubrication frequency
Low 1-5 Every 4 months
Normal 6-10 Every 2 months
Heavy >10 Monthly
1Switch off the machine and unplug it.
2Remove the brew group and rinse it under a lukewarm tap as described
in section 'Weekly cleaning of the brew group'.
3Apply a thin layer of grease around the shaft in the bottom of the brew
group.
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