Saeco AULIKA EVO TOP HSC Installation guide

Automatic machine for espresso coffee and hot beverages
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WARNING: Read these instructions carefully before using the machine.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

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MAIN PARTS
1Tank lid with lock 10 Drip tray
2Water tank 11 Accessory drawer
3Display 12 Coffee grounds drawer
4Control panel 13 Coffee bean hopper
5Cappuccinatore compartment cover 14 Service compartment door (to be used by the Service
provider only)
6Hot water/Steam wand 15 Front cover
7Coffee dispensing spout 16 Cappuccinatore
8Cup holder grill 17 ON/OFF button
9Full drip tray float 18 Chassis plug
The "key to components" includes all machine models;
check which one matches your machine. Certain functions
may not be available.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never allow water to
come into contact
with any of the
electrical parts of the
machine: danger of
short circuit! Hot
water and steam may
cause scalding!
Intended Use
The machine is intended to
be used in small
offices/organisations only.
The machine may be used
by children older than 8 or
by persons with reduced
physical, mental or sensory
abilities or lacking sufficient
experience and/or skills,
provided that they are
supervised or instructed on
how to use the appliance
correctly and understand
the hazards involved.
Children must never play
with the appliance.
Children cannot clean or
service the machine out of
supervision of an adult.
Power Supply
The machine must be
connected to the power
supply by the service
provider, in accordance
with its specifications.
Power cord
Never use power defective
cords.
Report any defects in the
cord and/or plug to the
service provider immediately.

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Do not pass the power
cord around corners, over
sharp edges or over hot
objects and keep it away
from oil.
Do not use the power
cord to carry or pull the
machine. Do not pull out
the plug by the power
cord or touch it with wet
hands or feet. Do not let
the power cord hang freely
from tables or shelves.
Safety of Persons
Ensure that children cannot
play with the machine
and/or the packaging
materials.
Never direct the jet of hot
water and/or steam
towards yourself or others.
Do not touch the hot
water wand with bare
hands. Always use the
handles or knobs provided.
Danger of Burning
Do not touch the hot
water wand and/or the
coffee/beverage dispensing
spout.
Fire Safety Precautions
In case of fire, use carbon
dioxide (CO2)
extinguishers. Do not use
water or dry powder
extinguishers.
Suitable Location for
Operation and Maintenance
The machine should be
installed by the service
provider in accordance
with the safety regulations
in force at the time of
installation.

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The machine may only be
moved by the service
provider.
Do not use the machine
outdoors.
Do not install the machine
in a location where water
jets may be used.
Do not use open flames
and/or incandescent
objects near the machine
so as not to damage or
melt the machine housing.
Do not use the coffee
machine in an environment
with temperature values
lower and/or equal to 2°C
or higher than 32°C; If the
machine has been exposed
to such conditions, alert
the service provider, who
will carry out a safety
check.
The appliance must be
installed on a horizontal
surface.
The machine must only be
installed in places where it
can be checked by
qualified staff.
Cleaning the machine
Before cleaning the
machine, switch OFF (0)
the power button and the
remove the plug from the
power socket. Wait for the
machine to cool down.
Never immerse the
machine in water!
It is strictly forbidden to
tamper with the internal
parts of the machine.
Do not clean the machine
using jets of water. The
appliance and its
components must be
cleaned and washed after a
period of inactivity.

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Using Milk
Milk must be used and
stored in accordance with
the instructions given on
the manufacturer's original
packaging.
We accept no liability for
use of milk unsuitable for
human consumption.
Milk must be kept cold, as
high temperatures will
make it turn sour - this is a
natural characteristic of
milk.
For this reason, the
Cappuccinatore must be
cleaned after each use, as
described in the manual.
Storing the Machine
When the machine will not
be used for a long period
of time, turn it off and
unplug it from the outlet.
Store the machine in a dry
place, out of the reach of
children.
Keep it protected from
dust and dirt.
Servicing /
Maintenance
In case of failures, defects
or suspected faults resulting
from a fall, immediately
unplug the machine from
power socket and alert the
service provider or
specialised technician.
Never attempt to operate
the machine if it is faulty.
Only the service provider
and/or technician may
service or repair the
machine.
Only skilled and
experienced people - with
particular reference to
safety and hygiene - are
allowed to access the
service area.

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WARNING or CAUTION Marking:
The signal words WARNING,CAUTION,DANGER if in the latin aplphabet shall be in uppercase having a height not less
than 2.4 mm in the colored contrasting manner. The words shal be at least 12.7 mm without colored contrasting and the
text explaining the signal word shall be no smaller than 2.8 mm.
• "CAUTION - Disconnect from power supply before servicing";
• "CAUTION - Risk of fire and electric shock, Replace only with manufacturer's cord set, part no. or
equivalent";
• "WARNING - RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN"

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CONTENTS
MAIN PARTS 2
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL 9
1.1 PREAMBLE 9
1.2 ICONS USED 10
2 INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLIANCE 11
2.1 INFORMATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN
11
2.2 DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE 11
2.3 APPLIANCE IDENTIFICATION 12
2.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 13
3 SAFETY 14
3.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14
3.2 OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS 15
3.3 RESIDUAL RISKS 15
4 HANDLING AND STORAGE 16
4.1 UNLOADING AND HANDLING 16
4.2 STORAGE 16
5 INSTALLATION 17
5.1 CAUTIONS 17
5.2 UNPACKING AND POSITIONING 18
5.3 INSTALLING THE CONTAINER BASE 20
5.4 INSTALLATION OF PAYMENT SYSTEMS 21
5.5 CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRIC NETWORK 26
6 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 27
6.1 POWER BUTTON 27
6.2 DISPLAY 27
6.3 KEYPAD 27
6.4 BUTTON DESCRIPTION DURING NORMAL
OPERATION
27
7 SUPPLY AND START UP 29
7.1 OPENING THE UPPER LID 29
7.2 COFFEE BLENDS 29
7.3 COFFEE BEAN SUPPLY 29
7.4 FILLING THE WATER TANK 30
7.5 MEASURING AND ADJUSTING WATER
HARDNESS
31
7.6 "INTENZA+" WATER FILTER 32
7.7 CLOSING THE UPPER LID 35
7.8 COFFEE GRIND ADJUSTMENT 36
7.9 ADJUSTING THE "AROMA" - AMOUNT OF
GROUND COFFEE
36
7.10 ADJUSTING THE COFFEE DISPENSING
SPOUT
37
7.11 TURNING ON/OFF THE MACHINE 38
7.12 SETTING THE LANGUAGE (UPON FIRST USE) 38
7.13 FIRST USE - USE AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF
INACTIVITY
38
7.14 WASHING THE PARTS COMING INTO
CONTACT WITH FOOD
39
7.15 USING THE APPLIANCE 39
8 PROGRAMMING MENU 40
8.1 BUTTON DESCRIPTION IN PROGRAMMING
MODE
40
8.2 USER MENU PROGRAMMING 41
8.3 TECHNICAL MENU PROGRAMMING 44
8.4 SETTING THE USER MENU PASSWORD 57
8.5 SETTING THE TECHNICAL MENU PASSWORD 58
9 OPERATION AND USE 60
9.1 TURNING ON THE MACHINE 60
9.2 WARM-UP AND RINSING 61
9.3 RINSE/SELF-CLEANING CYCLE 62
9.4 ECO-FRIENDLY: STAND-BY 62
9.5 PAYMENT SYSTEMS 63
9.6 TYPES OF LED LIGHT / MACHINE OPERATION 64
9.7 BREWING COFFEE 64
9.8 CAPPUCCINATORE 65
9.9 BREWING CAPPUCCINO 66
9.10 BREWING LATTE MACCHIATO 69
9.11 DISPENSING MILK 70
9.12 HOT WATER DISPENSING 72
9.13 "EXTRA" PRODUCTS 73
9.14 ADJUSTING BREWED PRODUCTS 76
9.15 USING THE MACHINE WITH CREDITS 81
9.16 EMPTYING THE COFFEE GROUNDS
DRAWER
82
10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 83
10.1 GENERAL NOTES FOR CORRECT
OPERATION
83
10.2 CLEANING AND SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
84
11 TROUBLESHOOTING 102
11.1 WARNING SIGNALS 102
11.2 PROBLEMS - CAUSES - SOLUTIONS 104
12 STORAGE - DISPOSAL 105
12.1 LOCATION CHANGE 105
12.2 INACTIVITY AND STORAGE 105
13 INSTRUCTIONS FOR END OF
OPERATIONAL LIFE DISPOSAL
106

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1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL
1.1 Preamble
This publication is an
integral part of the
machine and has to be
read carefully to ensure its
correct use in accordance
with the essential health
and safety requirements.
This manual contains the
technical information
necessary to properly
perform the operating,
installation, cleaning and
maintenance procedures.
Always refer to this manual
before carrying out any
operation.
Manufacturer: SaGa Coffee S.p.A.
Località Casona, 1066 - 40041 Gaggio Montano
Bologna, Italy
This product has been manufactured by SaGa Coffee S.p.A.
and sold under its own responsibility. SaGa Coffee S.p.A. is
the guarantor of the product. Saeco is a registered
trademark of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and its use is licensed
by Koninklijke Philips N.V.
This publication should be
carefully kept with the
machine throughout its
service life, including
transfers of ownership.
If this manual is damaged
or lost, a copy may be
requested from the
manufacturer or the
technical service by
indicating the data
contained on the data
plate on the rear side of
the machine.
The manufacturer reserves
the right to make changes
without prior notice.

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1.2 Icons Used
Various kinds of warnings are contained in this manual to
highlight the different hazard or competence levels.
Each icon is followed by a message suggesting operating
and behaviour procedures and providing useful information
for the correct operation of the machine.
Warning
It is used to highlight danger situations for the persons in
charge of using, refilling and servicing the machine.
Prohibition
It is used to highlight actions/operations not to be
performed.
Important
It is used to indicate operations that, if correctly
performed, preserve machine performance.
Suggested solutions
It is used to indicate alternative procedures which make
programming and/or maintenance operations quicker.
User
It is used to indicate the user of the machine. Users are
not allowed to perform any cleaning or maintenance
operations.
Supply operator
It is used to indicate those operations that must be
performed only by the person in charge of refilling and
cleaning the machine.
Supply operators can not perform any operations
requiring a Maintenance Technician.
Maintenance technician
It is used to signal those operations that must be
performed only by the specialised maintenance technicians.