Philips Saeco INCANTO HD8922 User manual

INCANTO
HD8922, HD8921
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ESPRESSO CAPPUCCINO
ESPRESSO LUNGO LATTE MACCHIATO
AROMA STRENGTH MENU
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Contents
Machine overview_________________________________________________________________ 6
Introduction ______________________________________________________________________ 6
First installation___________________________________________________________________ 7
AquaClean filter __________________________________________________________________ 7
Activating the AquaClean filter_______________________________________________________ 7
Replacing the AquaClean filter_______________________________________________________ 8
Replacing the AquaClean filter after 8 filters were used__________________________________ 9
Measuring the water hardness_______________________________________________________ 9
Control panel and display___________________________________________________________ 10
One-touch beverage buttons________________________________________________________ 10
Navigation buttons________________________________________________________________ 10
MENU button ____________________________________________________________________ 10
AROMA STRENGTH button _________________________________________________________ 11
Brewing coffee____________________________________________________________________ 11
Brewing coffee with beans__________________________________________________________ 11
Brewing coffee with pre-ground coffee________________________________________________ 11
Special drinks and hot water_________________________________________________________ 12
How to select special drinks_________________________________________________________ 12
Dispensing hot water_______________________________________________________________ 12
Brewing milk-based coffee beverages and milk froth____________________________________ 12
Beverage types and lengths_________________________________________________________ 13
Beverage types___________________________________________________________________ 13
Beverage lengths__________________________________________________________________ 13
Adjusting volume and taste_________________________________________________________ 13
Adjusting coffee and milk volume____________________________________________________ 13
Adjusting coffee strength___________________________________________________________ 14
Adjusting grinder settings___________________________________________________________ 14
Cleaning and maintenance__________________________________________________________ 15
Cleaning table ____________________________________________________________________ 15
Cleaning the brew group____________________________________________________________ 16
Cleaning the brew group under the tap________________________________________________ 16
Cleaning the brew group with coffee oil remover tablets__________________________________ 17
Reinserting the brew group__________________________________________________________ 17
Lubrication_______________________________________________________________________ 18
Cleaning the milk carafe ____________________________________________________________ 19
Carafe quick clean_________________________________________________________________ 19
Thorough cleaning of the milk carafe__________________________________________________ 19
Weekly cleaning of the milk carafe___________________________________________________ 19
Monthly cleaning of the milk carafe___________________________________________________ 20
Descaling procedure_______________________________________________________________ 21
What to do if the descaling procedure is interrupted_____________________________________ 23
Warning icons and error codes_______________________________________________________ 23
Meaning of the warning icons________________________________________________________ 23
Meaning of the error codes__________________________________________________________ 24
Troubleshooting___________________________________________________________________ 25
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Machine overview
1User interface 22 Cover of bean hopper
2 ESPRESSO button 23 Bean hopper
3 ESPRESSO LUNGO button 24 Brew group
4 AROMA STRENGTH button 25 Inside of service door with cleaning instructions
5 Standby button 26 Coffee exit duct
6 MENU button 27 Coffee residues drawer
7 LATTE MACCHIATO button 28 Coffee grounds container
8 CAPPUCCINO button 29 Drip tray cover
9 Protection cover 30 Hot water dispensing spout
10 Adjustable coffee dispensing spout 31 Opening for hot water dispensing spout
11 Lid of water tank 32 Water tank
12 Lid of bean hopper 33 Milk container
13 Lid of pre-ground coffee compartment 34 Milk dispensing unit
14 Main switch 35 Lid of milk dispensing unit
15 Socket for cord 36 Milk dispensing spout
16 Service door 37 AquaClean filter
17 'Drip tray full' indicator 38 Water hardness test strip
18 Drip tray 39 Grease tube with application tip
19 Drip tray release button 40 Cleaning brush
20 Cord 41 Measuring scoop
21 Grind setting knob
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco full-automatic coffee
machine! To fully benefit from the support that Saeco offers, please register
your product at www.saeco.com/care.
To help you get the best out of your coffee machine, Saeco offers full
support in 4 different ways:
-The separate quick start guide for first installation and first use.
-This user manual for more detailed information on how to use the
machine, how to keep it clean, how to descale it and how to solve
problems.
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-This is the QR code. Scan this code to access instruction videos on how
to brew the best coffees, how to clean the machine and for a list of
frequently asked questions. (www.saeco.com/care)
-The separate booklet with important safety information.
First installation
For first installation, follow the instructions on the separate quick start guide.
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.
Note: You can install the AquaClean filter during the first installation
procedure (see separate quick start guide). If you skip installation of the
AquaClean filter at first use, you can install it later by entering the menu (see
'Activating the AquaClean filter').
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 in this
user manual, you don't have to descale your machine for 5000 cups.
Note: Your machine has to be completely limescale-free before you start to
use the AquaClean filter. If you did not activate the filter during first
installation, you need to descale the machine before you activate the filter.
Activating the AquaClean filter
Note: Always confirm activation of the AquaClean filter in the machine menu
as described below. You also need to do this after replacing the AquaClean
filter. By activating the AquaClean filter in the machine menu, the machine
monitors the number of filters used. When the filter has been replaced 8
times, the machine reminds you to descale it.
1For instructions on how to place the AquaClean filter in the water tank,
see the separate quick start guide.
Note: Shake the AquaClean filter for about 5 seconds, immerse it upside
down in a jug with cold water and wait until no more air bubbles come
out.
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2Press the MENU button, select MENU and press the OK button to
confirm. Scroll to AQUACLEAN FILTER. Press the OK button to confirm.
0 / 8
80%
NEW?
-The display shows the number of AquaClean filters that have been
installed previously from 0 to 8 filters.
0 / 8
ON
OFF
3Select ON on the display, press the OK button to confirm.
FILTER
1 / 8
AQUA CLEAN
4The display automatically updates the number of filters used.
-Then the 'machine ready' screen appears with the AquaClean 100%
icon to indicate that the filter has been installed.
5Dispense 2 cups of hot water (0.5 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
0% and the filter icon flashes quickly. Replace the AquaClean filter at least
every 3 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
10% and the filter icon starts flashing slowly. This ensures that you can
replace the filter when the capacity has dropped to 0%.
1Take out the AquaClean filter and replace it by a new AquaClean filter
(also see the separate quick start guide).
FILTER
1 / 8
AQUA CLEAN
2Press the MENU button, scroll to AQUACLEAN FILTER and press the OK
button to confirm.
FILTER
0%
NEW?
AQUA CLEAN
-The display asks if you want to activate a new filter.
3Press the OK button to confirm.
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FILTER
2 / 8
AQUA CLEAN
-The display automatically updates the number of filters used.
4Dispense 2 cups of hot water (0.5 l) to complete the activation. Discard
this water.
Replacing the AquaClean filter after 8 filters were used
1When the filter icon starts flashing on the display, press the MENU
button, scroll to AQUACLEAN FILTER and press the OK button to confirm.
DESCALE BEFORE
ACTIVATING FILTER
-The display tells you that you need to descale the machine before
activating the new filter.
2Press the OK button to start the descaling procedure (see 'Descaling
procedure').
-Press the escape button several times to leave the filter menu if you
do not want to descale right away.
3At the end of the descaling procedure, the display asks you if you want
to install the AquaClean filter.
-Follow the steps in 'Replacing the AquaClean filter'.
Measuring the water hardness
Note: If you have installed the AquaClean filter, you do not need to set 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 test strip supplied. The
default water hardness of the machine is set to the highest level (4). If the
measured water hardness is different, adjust the setting in the machine
menu.
1Immerse the water hardness test strip (supplied with the machine) in tap
water for 1 second.
2Remove the water hardness test strip and and wait for 1 minute.
3Check how many squares have turned red and check the water hardness
in the table below.
number of red squares value to be set water hardness
1 very soft water
2 soft water
3 hard water
4 very hard water
4Press the MENU button, select menu and scroll to select water hardness.
Select the preferred water hardness setting and press the OK button to
confirm.
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Control panel and display
This espresso machine has a self-explaining display for easy use. Read the
sections below for a quick explanation of the buttons.
One-touch beverage buttons
Use the one-touch beverage buttons (ESPRESSO, ESPRESSO LUNGO,
CAPPUCCINO and LATTE MACCHIATO) to quickly prepare one of the preset
beverages.
-Make sure that the milk carafe is in place and prepared for use when you
select cappuccino or latte macchiato (see the separate quick start guide).
-If you want to stop the brewing process before the machine has finished
dispensing the preset coffee volume, press the OK button.
-You can adjust the length of espresso or espresso lungo (see 'Adjusting
coffee and milk volume').
-After preparing a milk-based beverage, the machine starts the QUICK
CARAFE CLEAN procedure.
Navigation buttons
Some of the one-touch beverage buttons have a double function; use these
buttons to navigate through the menu:
ESPRESSO
ESPRESSO button = Escape
button: press this button to return
to the main menu.
CAPPUCCINO
CAPPUCCINO button = Up button:
press this button to scroll up
through the display menu.
AROMA STRENGTH
AROMA STRENGTH button = OK
button: press this button to select,
confirm or stop a function.
MENU
MENU button = Down button:
press this button to scroll down
through the display menu.
MENU button
Use the MENU button to prepare other drinks, like hot water and frothed
milk. You can also use the MENU button to change the following settings:
-Display contrast
-Coffee temperature
-Stand-by time: this is the time after which the machine goes into standby
mode.
-Water hardness: to be able to adjust the machine settings to the water in
your region, please measure the water hardness.
-To activate the AquaClean filter
-To start descaling
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AROMA STRENGTH button
Use the AROMA STRENGTH button to adjust the coffee strength (see
'Adjusting coffee strength') or to brew pre-ground coffee (see 'Brewing
coffee with pre-ground coffee').
Brewing coffee
Brewing coffee with beans
Caution: Only use espresso beans. Never put ground coffee, unroasted
coffee beans or caramelized coffee beans in the bean hopper, as this may
cause damage to the machine.
To brew coffee, follow the instructions on the separate quick start guide.
To brew two cups of espresso or espresso lungo, press the button of the
desired beverage twice. The machine automatically carries out two grinding
cycles in sequence.
Note: Using the cover of the bean hopper helps to keep the beans fresh.
Brewing coffee with pre-ground coffee
When you brew coffee with pre-ground coffee, use the measuring scoop
supplied to put the correct dose in the pre-ground coffee compartment. Do
not add too much pre-ground coffee to avoid the coffee grounds drawer
from getting clogged.
1Open the lid of the pre-ground coffee compartment.
2Pour one measuring scoop of pre-ground coffee into the pre-ground
coffee compartment and close the lid.
Caution: Do not put any other substance than pre-ground coffee in the
pre-ground coffee compartment, as this may damage the machine.
3Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout.
4Press the AROMA STRENGTH button and select the pre-ground coffee
brewing function.
5Press the ESPRESSO button.
The machine automatically starts brewing the selected beverage.
Note: With pre-ground coffee you can only brew one coffee at a time.
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Special drinks and hot water
How to select special drinks
1Press the MENU button and select DRINKS.
2Press the OK button to confirm.
3Scroll through the menu and select the desired beverage.
Dispensing hot water
Caution: Steam and hot water may spray out of the hot water dispensing
spout when brewing starts. Wait until brewing has ended before you
remove the hot water dispensing spout.
1Insert the hot water dispensing spout.
2Press the MENU button. Select DRINKS, confirm and scroll to select HOT
WATER.
Caution: Only select HOT WATER in the menu when the hot water
dispensing spout is installed.
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.
Brewing milk-based coffee beverages and milk froth
Note: For more information on how to use the milk carafe, read the separate
quick start guide or scan the QR code (see 'Introduction ') to access the
dedicated website for instruction videos.
Caution: Make sure that the milk carafe is installed and the milk
froth dispensing spout is open before you select a milk-based
coffee beverage or milk froth. If the milk carafe is not installed
correctly, steam and hot milk may spray out of the milk froth
dispensing spout.
1Place a cup under the open milk froth dispensing spout.
2Choose your milk-based beverage.
-Press the one-touch CAPPUCCINO or LATTE MACCHIATO button to
brew one of these milk-based beverages right away.
-Press the MENU button, choose DRINKS and scroll down through the
drinks to select MILK FROTH.
-The machine reminds you that you have to install the milk carafe and
open the milk froth dispensing spout.
3The machine first dispenses a preset volume of frothed milk into the cup
or glass and then dispenses a preset volume of coffee.
-To stop dispensing milk or coffee, press the OK button.
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4After 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 (see 'Carafe quick
clean'). 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.
Beverage types and lengths
Beverage types
Beverage name Description How to select
Espresso Coffee with thick crema served in a
small cup
One-touch beverage button on
control panel
Espresso Lungo A longer espresso with thick crema
served in a medium-sized cup
One-touch beverage button on
control panel
Cappuccino 1/3 espresso, 1/3 hot milk and 1/3
milk foam served in a large cup
One-touch beverage button on
control panel
Latte Macchiato Long shot of hot milk with foam and
a shot of espresso served in a tall
glass
One-touch beverage button on
control panel
Milk Froth Hot milk with foam MENU/DRINKS
Hot Water MENU/DRINKS
Beverage lengths
Beverage name Standard length Length range
Espresso 40 ml 20 - 230 ml
Espresso Lungo 80 ml 20 - 230 ml
Hot water 300 ml 50 - 450 ml
Adjusting volume and taste
Adjusting coffee and milk volume
You can adjust the volume of the beverage brewed according to your taste
and to the size of the cups.
Caution: Do not use cups that have a diameter of more than 8cm, to avoid
damage to the front panel.
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Note: We advise you to use glass cups or cups with a ceramic-coated rim.
1To adjust the espresso volume, 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.
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 espresso lungo, cappuccino and latte macchiato,
follow the same procedure: press and hold the button of the beverage and
press the OK button when the cup contains the desired amount. To adjust
the volume of milk-based coffee beverages, first insert the milk carafe and
save the milk volume and then save the coffee volume.
Adjusting coffee strength
To change the coffee strength, press the AROMA STRENGTH button. Each
time you press the AROMA STRENGTH button, the aroma strength changes
by one degree. The display shows the chosen strength, which is only saved
if you brew a coffee.
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1 Very mild
2 Mild
3 Regular
4 Strong
5 Very strong
Note: The machine automatically dispenses the correct coffee volume for
each coffee strength.
Note: You can also use the AROMA STRENGTH button to brew coffee with
pre-ground coffee.
Note: 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 grind settings by using the grind setting knob inside the
bean container. 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 grind settings when the machine is grinding
coffee beans.
Caution: Do not turn the grind setting knob more than one notch at a time to
prevent damage to the grinder.
1Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout.
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2Open the lid of the bean hopper.
3Press the ESPRESSO button.
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4When the grinder starts grinding, press down the grind setting knob and
turn it to the left or right.
-There are 5 different grind settings you can choose from. The lower the
setting, the stronger the coffee.
Cleaning and maintenance
Note: Consult the table below for when and how to clean all detachable
parts of the machine. For more detailed information on how to clean the
brew group and how to descale the machine, read the corresponding
chapters below or go to the dedicated website www.saeco.com/care.
Cleaning table
Part description When to clean How to clean
Brew group Weekly Remove the brew group and clean it under the tap
(see 'Cleaning the brew group under the tap').
Depending on the
type of usage
Lubricate the brew group (see 'Lubrication').
Monthly Clean the brew group with the coffee oil remover
tablets.
Milk carafe After every use Perform the QUICK CARAFE CLEAN as indicated on
the machine after preparing a milk-based beverage
(see 'Carafe quick clean').
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 Use Saeco milk circuit cleaner CA6705 for this
cleaning cycle (see 'Monthly cleaning of the milk
carafe').
Drip tray As soon as the red
'drip tray full' indicator
pops up through the
drip tray.
Empty the drip tray and clean it under the tap.
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Part description When to clean How to clean
Coffee grounds
container
When it suits you Empty the coffee grounds container and clean it
under the tap. Make sure the machine is switched on
while you empty and clean the coffee grounds
container.
Water tank When it suits you Clean it under the tap.
Pre-ground coffee
compartment/coffee
exit duct
Weekly Clean the top part with a spoon handle as shown
below.
Cleaning the brew group
Note: Scan the QR code or go to www.saeco.com/care for detailed
instructions on how to disassemble and clean the brew group.
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.
Cleaning the brew group under the tap
1Switch off the machine and unplug it.
2Remove the drip tray with the coffee grounds container.
3Open the service door.
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4Press the PUSH button (1) and pull at the grip of the brew group to
remove it from the machine (2).
5Rinse the brew group thoroughly with lukewarm water. Clean the upper
filter carefully.
6Let the brew group air-dry.
Note: Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to prevent fibers from
collecting inside the brew group.
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Cleaning the brew group with coffee oil remover tablets
Caution: Only use coffee oil remover tablets for cleaning. They do not
have a descaling function.
1Place a container under the coffee dispensing spout.
2Press the AROMA STRENGTH button and select pre-ground coffee.
3Put a coffee oil remover tablet in the pre-ground coffee compartment.
4Press the ESPRESSO LUNGO button. The machine dispenses water from
the coffee dispensing spout.
5When the progress bar has reached the middle, set the main switch on
the back of the machine to OFF.
6Let the coffee oil remover solution act for approximately 15 minutes.
7Set the main switch to ON. Press the standby button.
8Wait until the machine performs an automatic rinsing cycle.
9Perform the 'Weekly cleaning of the brew group' procedure.
10 Remove the drip tray with the coffee grounds container. Empty the drip
tray and the coffee grounds container and place them back in the
machine.
11 Press the AROMA STRENGTH button and select pre-ground coffee.
12 Press the ESPRESSO LUNGO button. The machine dispenses water from
the coffee dispensing spout.
13 Repeat steps 12 and 13 twice. Discard the dispensed water.
Reinserting the brew group
1Before you slide the brew group back into the machine, make sure the
two yellow 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.
2Make sure that the yellow locking hook of the brew group is in the correct
position.
-To position the hook correctly, push it upwards until it is in uppermost
position.
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-The hook is not positioned correctly if it is still in bottommost position.
3Slide 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.
4Close 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.saeco.com/care.
Usage frequency Nr of beverages brewed daily Lubrication frequency
Low 1-5 Every 4 months
Normal 6-10 Every 2 months
Heavy >10 Every month
1Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2Remove the brew group and rinse it under a lukewarm tap (see 'Cleaning
the brew group under the tap').
3Apply a thin layer of grease around the shaft in the bottom of the brew
group.
4Apply a thin layer of grease to the rails on both sides (see figure).
5Reinsert the brew group (see 'Reinserting the brew group').
You can use the grease tube multiple times.
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Cleaning the milk carafe
Carafe quick clean
After preparing a milk-based beverage, the carafe cleaning icon appears on
the display.
1When the carafe cleaning icon appears on the display, press the OK
button if you want to perform a cleaning cycle.
2Remove the cup with the beverage and place a container under the milk
dispensing spout.
Note: Make sure the milk dispensing spout is pulled out.
3Press 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.
3Remove the milk tube from the milk dispensing spout.
4Rinse the milk tube and milk dispensing spout with lukewarm water
thoroughly.
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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4
1 Milk tube
2 Rubber support
3 Milk frother
4 Milk frother connector
5 Housing of milk dispensing spout
Disassembling the milk dispensing spout
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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).
2Turn the milk dispensing unit upside down and hold it firmly in your hand.
Pull the milk tube off the rubber support.
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3Press the release buttons on the milk frother and remove the milk frother
from the the rubber support.
4Pull the milk frother connector out of the milk frother.
5Rinse all components under a lukewarm tap.
Reassembling the milk carafe
1To reassemble the milk froth dispensing spout, follow steps 2 to 4 of
'Disassembling the milk froth dispensing spout' in reverse order.
2Place the milk froth 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 froth 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 froth dispensing
spout back into the top of the milk carafe.
Monthly cleaning of the milk carafe
Only use SAECO milk circuit cleaner CA6705 for this cleaning cycle.
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1Pour the contents of the milk circuit cleaner sachet in the milk carafe.
Then fill the milk carafe with water up to the MAX level indication.
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.
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.
Note: Never drink the solution dispensed during this step.
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.
The machine is ready for use.
Descaling procedure
When the display shows START CALC CLEAN, you need to descale the
machine. If you do not descale the machine when this message appears on
the display, the machine will eventually stop working properly. In that case,
repairs are not covered by the warranty.
Only use Saeco descaling solution to descale the machine. Saeco descaling
solution is designed to ensure optimal performance of the machine. The use
of other products may damage the machine and leave residues in the water.
You can buy Saeco descaling solution in the online shop at
www.saeco.com/care.
The descaling procedure lasts 30 minutes and consists of a descaling cycle
and a rinsing cycle. You can pause the descaling or rinsing cycle by pressing
the escape button. To continue the descaling or rinsing cycle, press the OK
button.
Note: Do not remove the brew group during the descaling procedure.
Warning: Do not drink the descaling solution or the water
dispensed during the descaling procedure.
1Remove the drip tray and the coffee grounds container, empty and clean
them and put them back into place.
2Place a large container (1.5 l) under the coffee dispensing spout.
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MAX

START
CALC
CLEAN
3When the display shows START CALC CLEAN, press the OK button to
start the descaling procedure. Remove the hot water dispensing spout if
present.
-The display reminds you that you have to insert the carafe.
-The display reminds you that you have to open the milk dispensing
spout.
REMOVE
FILTER
-The display reminds you that you have to remove the AquaClean
filter.
Note: You can press the escape button to skip descaling. If you want to
start the descaling procedure later, press the MENU button, select MENU
and scroll to select DESCALING. Press OK to confirm.
4Pour the descaling solution into the water tank. Fill the water tank with
fresh water up to the CALC CLEAN level indication. Place the water tank
back into the machine. Press the OK button to confirm.
-The first phase of the descaling procedure starts. The machine starts
dispensing the descaling solution at intervals.
-The display shows the descaling icon, the phase indication and the
duration. This first phase takes 20 minutes.
5Let the machine dispense the descaling solution until the water tank is
empty.
6Remove the water tank and rinse it.
MAX
CALC
CLEAN
CALC
CLEAN
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7Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the CALC CLEAN level
indication. Place the water tank back into the machine and press OK.
8Remove and rinse the milk carafe. Fill the milk carafe with water up to the
MIN level indication. Insert the milk carafe into the machine and open the
milk froth dispensing spout.
9Remove and empty the container and place it back under the coffee
dispensing spout. Press OK to confirm.
10 The second phase of the descaling procedure starts, which is the rinsing
cycle. This phase takes 3 minutes. The display shows the rinsing icon and
the duration of the phase.
Note: If the water tank is not filled up to the CALC CLEAN level, the
machine may require another rinsing cycle.
11 Wait until the machine stops dispensing water. The descaling procedure
is finished when the tick appears on the display.
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