Philips Saeco INCANTO HD8914/01 User manual

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ESPRESSO
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AROMA STRENGTH MENU
HOT WATER
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Contents
Introduction 
Important 
Warning 
Caution 
Electromagnetic fields EM5 
Machine overview 
The user interface 
5irst installation 
Manual rinsing cycle 
Hot water circuit rinsing 
Coffee brewing circuit rinsing 
AquaClean filter 
Preparing and installing the AquaClean filter 
Activating the AquaClean filter 
Replacing the AquaClean filter 
Measuring the water hardness 
Setting the water hardness 
Beverage types and lengths 
Brewing coffee 
Adjusting the coffee dispensing spout 
Brewing coffee with beans 
Brewing  cup of coffee 
Brewing  cups of coffee 
Brewing coffee with pre-ground coffee 
5rothing milk 
Hot water 
Adjusting quantity and taste 
Saeco Adapting System 
Adjusting coffee and milk length 
Adjusting coffee strength 
Adjusting the grinder settings 
Maintenance and care 
Cleaning the drip tray and the coffee grounds container 
Cleaning the water tank 
Cleaning the bean hopper 
Cleaning the brew group and the coffee exit duct 
Weekly cleaning of the brew group 
Monthly cleaning of the brew group 
Lubrication of the brew group 
Cleaning the automatic milk frother 
Quick clean of the milk system 
Daily cleaning of the automatic milk frother 
Monthly cleaning of the automatic milk frother 
Disassembling the automatic milk frother 
Descaling procedure 
What to do if the descaling procedure is interrupted 
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Warning icons and error codes 
Meaning of error codes 
Troubleshooting 
Troubleshooting 
Demo mode function 
Ordering accessories Saeco 
Technical specifications 
Recycling 
6uarantee and support 
Introduction
Dear customer, we thank you for buying the Saeco Incanto full-automatic
espresso machine!
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 - coffees.
In this user manual you find all the information you need to install, use,
maintain and get the best out of your machine. To fully benefit from the
support that Saeco offers, please register your product at
www.saeco.com/welcome.
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.
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.
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-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  years old.
-This machine can be used by children aged from  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  and supervised.
-Keep the machine and its cord out of the reach of children aged less than
 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 °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.
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Electromagnetic fields EMF
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Machine overview
 User interface
 ESPRESSO button
 ESPRESSO LUN6O button
 AROMA STREN6TH button
 Standby button
 MENU button
 HOT WATER button
 MILK 5ROTH button
 Hot water/steam dispensing spout
 Automatic milk frother
 Adjustable coffee dispensing spout
 Lid of the water tank
 Lid of the bean hopper
 Lid of the pre-ground coffee compartment
 Main switch
 Socket for cord
 Service door
 Drip tray
 Drip tray release button
 Drip tray full indicator
 6rinder adjustment knob
 Water tank
 Brew group
 Inside of service door with cleaning instructions
 Coffee exit duct
 Coffee residues drawer
 Coffee grounds container
 Drip tray cover
 Cord
 Cleaning brush
 6rease
 Water hardness tester
 Multifunctional tool measuring scoop, grinder adjustment key and coffee
duct cleaning tool
 AquaClean filter
The user interface
Use these buttons to navigate through the menus:
ESPRESSO
ESPRESSO button  ESC button: press this button to return to the main
menu.
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AROMA STRENGTH
AROMA STREN6TH button  OK button: press this button to select, confirm
or stop a function.
MILK FROTH
MILK 5ROTH button  UP button: press this button to scroll up through the
display menu.
MENU
MENU button  DOWN button: press this button to scroll down through the
display menu.
5irst 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.
Remove all packaging material from the machine.
Place the machine on a table or worktop away from the tap, the sink and
heat sources.
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Note: Leave at least  cm of free space above, behind and on both sides
of the machine.
MAX
CALC
CLEAN
MAX
5ill the water tank with fresh water to the MAX level indication.
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Open the lid of the bean hopper. 5ill 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.
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Insert the mains plug into a wall socket  and insert the small plug into
the socket located on the back of the machine .
Set the main switch to the ON position to switch on the machine.
The standby button flashes.
Press the standby button to switch on the machine.
-The display shows the circuit priming icon to indicate that you have to
prime the circuit.
Remove the automatic milk frother if it is attached.
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STRENGTH
Place a container under the hot water/steam dispensing spout. Press the
OK button to start the water circuit priming cycle.
-The machine starts dispensing hot water.
-The display shows the priming icon. The progress bar shows the
progress of the priming cycle.
 The machine heats up and the display shows the temperature icon.
 Empty the container and place it under the coffee dispensing spout.
 The machine starts rinsing water through the coffee dispensing spout.
The display shows the rinsing icon and a progress bar.
Note: Do not interrupt the rinsing cycle.
 The display asks: AquaClean filter?
Note:If you want to install the AquaClean filter afterwards, press the ESC
button and continue with the manual rinsing cycle. 5or installation see
chapter 'AquaClean filter'.
INSTALL
FILTER
 If you want to install the AquaClean filter, press the OK button. Activation
will take  minutes.
-The display reminds you to install the filter.
 Remove the AquaClean filter from its packaging. Shake the filter for about
 seconds.
 Immerse the AquaClean filter upside down in a jug with cold water and
wait until no more air bubbles come out.
 Insert the AquaClean filter vertically onto the filter connection. Push the
AquaClean filter to the lowest possible point. Make sure that the filter fits
tightly and the seal is in the right position, to guarantee the best
performance.
 5ill the water tank with fresh water to the MAX level indication.
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OFF
ON
 Select ON on the display and confirm the activation by pressing the OK
button.
-When activation is finished, the display shows a tick to confirm
activation.
-The machine starts heating up automatically.
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-Then the machine ready screen appears with the AquaClean %
icon to indicate that the filter has been installed.
Dispense  cups .l of hot water to complete the activation. Discard
this water. To complete the activation, you have to perform both the hot
water circuit rinsing and coffee brewing circuit rinsing.
Manual rinsing cycle
During the manual rinsing cycle, fresh water flows through the water and
coffee brewing circuit. This takes a few minutes.
Hot water circuit rinsing
Place a container under the hot water/steam dispensing spout.
HOT WATER
HOT
WATER
Press the HOT WATER button.
-The machine starts dispensing hot water.
Note: To interrupt the rinsing cycle, press the OK button.
When the machine has dispensed  cups of hot water . l, press the
OK button to stop the hot water dispensing. Repeat steps  to  twice.
Coffee brewing circuit rinsing
Place a container under the coffee dispensing spout.
AROMA STRENGTH
GROUND COFFEE
Press the AROMA STREN6TH button and select the pre-ground coffee
brewing function.
Note: Do not add pre-ground coffee in the pre-ground coffee
compartment.
Press the ESPRESSO LUN6O button.
-The machine starts dispensing water from the coffee dispensing
spout.
Wait until the machine stops dispensing water and empty the container.
Repeat steps  to  twice.
When the machine has returned to the main menu, empty the container.
The machine is ready for use.
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  Aquaclean filters as indicated in this
user manual, you don't have to descale your machine for  cups with a
capacity of  ml.
Note: Your machine has to be completely limescale-free before you start to
use the AquaClean filter. If you did not activate the filter upon first use and
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brewed more than  cups with  ml capacity, you need to descale the
machine before you activate the filter.
Note: Replace the AquaClean filter as soon as the capacity has dropped to
% and the filter icon flashes quickly. Replace the AquaClean filter at least
every  months, even if the machine has has not yet indicated that
replacement is required.
Tip: We advise you to buy a new filter when the capacity has dropped to
% and the filter icon starts flashing slowly. This ensures that you can
replace the filter when the capacity has dropped to %.
Preparing and installing the AquaClean filter
Remove the AquaClean filter from its packaging. Shake the filter for about
 seconds.
Immerse the AquaClean filter upside down in a jug with cold water and
wait until no more air bubbles come out.
Insert the AquaClean filter vertically onto the filter connection. Push the
AquaClean filter to the lowest possible point. Make sure that the filter fits
tightly and the seal is in the right position, to guarantee the best
performance.
Activating the AquaClean filter
You can install the AquaClean filter at first installation as part of the
installation procedure. If you skipped installation of the AquaClean filter at
first use, you can install it by entering the menu as described below.
AQUA CLEAN
FILTER
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Press the MENU button, scroll to 'AquaClean' filter and press the OK
button to confirm.
-The display shows the number of AquaClean filters that have been
installed previously from  to  filters.
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ON
OFF
Select ON on the display, press the OK button to confirm.
FILTER
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AQUA CLEAN
-The display automatically updates the number of filters used.
-Then the machine ready screen appears with the AquaClean %
icon to indicate that the filter has been installed.
Dispense  cups of hot water . l to complete the activation. Discard
this water.
Replacing the AquaClean filter
Note: Replace the AquaClean filter as soon as the capacity has dropped to
% and the filter icon flashes quickly. Replace the AquaClean filter at least
every  months, even if the machine has has not yet indicated that
replacement is required.
Take out the AquaClean filter. 5ollow the steps in section 'Preparing and
installing the AquaClean filter'.
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AQUA CLEAN
Press the MENU button, scroll to 'AquaClean' filter and press the OK
button to confirm.
FILTER
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NEW?
AQUA CLEAN
-The display asks if you want to activate a new filter.
Press the OK button to confirm.
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AQUA CLEAN
-The display automatically updates the number of filters used.
Dispense  cups of hot water . l to complete the activation. Discard
this water.
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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.
Immerse the water hardness test strip supplied with the machine in tap
water for  second.
Remove the water hardness strip and and wait for  minute.
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Check how many squares have changed into the red colour and check
the water hardness in below table.
numbers of red squares value to be set water hardness
  very soft water
  soft water
  hard water
  very hard water
Setting the water hardness
To set the water hardness, press the MENU button, select menu and
scroll to select WATER HARDNESS.
Press the OK button and select the water hardness in your area.
Press the OK button to confirm.
Press the ESC button to return to the main menu.
Beverage types and lengths
Beverage name Description How to select
Espresso Coffee with thick crema served in
a small cup
Button on control panel
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Beverage name Description How to select
Espresso Lungo A longer espresso with thick
crema served in a medium-sized
cup
Button on control panel
Hot Water Button on control panel
Beverage name Standard length Length range
Espresso  ml  -  ml
Espresso Lungo  ml  -  ml
Brewing 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 coffee with beans
Brewing  cup of coffee
Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout.
Press the ESPRESSO or ESPRESSO LUN6O button to brew the selected
coffee.
-Coffee starts pouring from the coffee dispensing spout.
Note: If you want to stop the brewing process before the machine has
finished dispensing the preset coffee volume, press the OK button.
Brewing  cups of coffee
Place two cups under the coffee dispensing spout.
You can brew two cups of espresso or espresso lungo simultaneously.
Press the button of the desired beverage twice. The machine
automatically carries out two grinding cycles in sequence.
Brewing coffee with pre-ground coffee
When you brew coffee with pre-ground coffee, use the measuring scoop in
the multifunctional tool supplied to put the correct dose in the pre-ground
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coffee compartment. If you add more pre-ground coffee, the excess coffee
will end up in the coffee grounds drawer.
Open the lid of the pre-ground coffee compartment.
Pour one measuring scoop of pre-ground coffee into the compartment.
Caution: Do not put any other substance than pre-ground coffee in the
pre-ground coffee compartment, as this may damage the machine.
Close the lid of the pre-ground coffee compartment.
Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout.
Press the AROMA STREN6TH button and select pre-ground coffee
-The machine automatically starts brewing the selected beverage.
Note: You can only brew one coffee beverage at a time with pre-ground
coffee.
5rothing 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 °C/°5 with a
protein content of at least % 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.
Insert the suction tube into the automatic milk frother.
Insert the automatic milk frother on the rubber grip in the hot
water/steam dispensing spout until it locks into place.
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Insert the suction tube into a milk container.
Place a cup under the automatic milk frother and press the MILK 5ROTH
button.
-The machine dispenses the frothed milk directly into the glass.
Press the OK button to stop frothing.
Note: After dispensing a milk based beverage perform a quick clean of the
milk circuit see 'Quick clean of the milk system'.
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.
Remove the automatic milk frother from the hot water/steam dispensing
spout.
Place a container under the hot water/steam dispensing spout and press
the HOT WATER button.
-Hot water dispensing starts automatically.
Press the OK button to stop hot water dispensing. Remove the container.
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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.
Adjusting coffee and milk length
You can adjust the quantity of beverage brewed according to your taste and
to the size of the cups.
ESPRESSO
To adjust the length of espresso, press and hold the ESPRESSO button
until the display shows the MEMO icon.
-The machine enters the programming phase and starts to brew the
selected beverage.
Press 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 will brew espresso in the amount set.
To set the length of espresso lungo or a milk based beverage, follow the
same procedure: press and hold respectively the ESPRESSO LUN6O or
MILK 5ROTH button until MEMO icon appears on the display and press the
OK button when the desired amount is in the cup.
Adjusting coffee strength
To change the coffee strength, press the AROMA STREN6TH button. Each
time you press the AROMA STREN6TH button, the aroma strength changes
by one degree. The display shows the chosen strength, which will only be
saved when brewing a coffee.
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