Saeco Grand Baristo User manual

English
USER MANUAL
Read carefully before using the machine.
Register your product and get support at
www.saeco.com/welcome
Type HD8969 - HD8975 - HD8977 - HD8978
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Only for Types HD8969, HD8977 and HD8978
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse
cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10.Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11.Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12.Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13.Save these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION
This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing, other than cleaning
and user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service center.
Do not immerse machine in water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not disassemble the machine. There are no parts inside the machine
serviceable by the user. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel
only.
1. Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate
corresponds with your voltage.
2. Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only.
3. Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during
operation.
4. Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners. Simply use a soft
cloth dampened with water.
5. For optimal taste of your coffee, use purified or bottled water. Periodic
descaling is still recommended every 2-3 months.
6. Do not use caramelized or flavored coffee beans.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD
A. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be
provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
B. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available
and may used if care is exercised in their use.
C. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,
1. The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or
extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance
2. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped
over.

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco GranBaristo Avanti fully automatic
coee machine!
To fully benet from the support that Saeco oers, please register your product at
www.saeco.com/welcome.
This user manual applies to HD8969 - HD8975 - HD8977 - HD8978.
The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coee using whole coee beans, and
it is supplied with a milk carafe to prepare a perfect Cappuccino or Latte Macchiato
in a quick and easy way. In this user manual you will nd all the information you
need to install, use, clean and descale your machine.
Visit www.philips.com/support to download the latest version of the user manual
and the EC declaration of conformity (see product code on the cover).
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT..................................................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions...............................................................................................................................4
Warnings .............................................................................................................................................4
Cautions ..............................................................................................................................................6
Electromagnetic Fields.........................................................................................................................7
Disposal...............................................................................................................................................8
Declaration of Conformity....................................................................................................................9
INSTALLATION................................................................................................10
Product Overview ..............................................................................................................................10
General Description ...........................................................................................................................11
PREPARING FOR USE.......................................................................................12
Machine Packaging............................................................................................................................12
Machine Installation..........................................................................................................................12
Demo Mode Function ........................................................................................................................14
USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME ........................................................15
Language Selection ...........................................................................................................................15
Automatic Rinse/Cleaning Cycle ........................................................................................................16
Manual Rinse Cycle............................................................................................................................17
MEASURING AND PROGRAMMING WATER HARDNESS........................................20
AQUACLEAN WATER FILTER..............................................................................22
Preparing and Installing the AquaClean Filter ...................................................................................22
Activating the AquaClean Filter .........................................................................................................23
Replacing the AquaClean Filter..........................................................................................................25
Information on Filter Capacity ...........................................................................................................26
How to Replace the Filter...................................................................................................................27
Replacing the Filter after Using 8 Filters ............................................................................................28
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ONLY FOR HD8969, HD8977 AND HD8978 ..........................................................29
COFFEE PROFILE .............................................................................................32
Enabling a New Prole ......................................................................................................................32
Prole Selection ................................................................................................................................33
Disabling a User Prole......................................................................................................................34
ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................36
Saeco Adapting System .....................................................................................................................36
Adjusting the Ceramic Coee Grinder ...............................................................................................36
Adjusting the Aroma (Coee Strength)..............................................................................................37
Adjusting the Dispensing Spout.........................................................................................................38
Adjusting the Coee Quantity ...........................................................................................................40

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BREWING COFFEE ...........................................................................................41
Brewing Coee Using Coee Beans ...................................................................................................41
Brewing Coee Using Pre-Ground Coee...........................................................................................42
MILK CARAFE..................................................................................................44
Filling the Milk Carafe........................................................................................................................44
Inserting the Milk Carafe ...................................................................................................................45
Removing the Milk Carafe..................................................................................................................45
Emptying the Milk Carafe ..................................................................................................................46
DISPENSING MILK-BASED BEVERAGES .............................................................47
Quick Carafe AUTO CLEAN Cycle..........................................................................................................50
Adjusting Milk-Based Product Length ...............................................................................................51
SPECIAL BEVERAGES.......................................................................................53
Hot Water ..........................................................................................................................................53
Adjusting HotWater Dispensing ........................................................................................................55
Special Beverages Menu for Dispensing Other Beverages..................................................................56
Adjusting the Quantity of the Other Beverages for the“Special Beverages”Menu.............................57
BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING .............................................................................58
Strength ............................................................................................................................................59
Coee Amount...................................................................................................................................59
Temperature......................................................................................................................................59
Taste..................................................................................................................................................60
Milk Amount......................................................................................................................................60
HOT WATER PROGRAMMING............................................................................60
Water Amount...................................................................................................................................60
RESTORING BEVERAGE PARAMETERS...............................................................61
MACHINE PROGRAMMING...............................................................................62
Water Settings...................................................................................................................................63
Language Settings.............................................................................................................................63
Stand-by Settings..............................................................................................................................63
Button Sound ....................................................................................................................................63
Bluetooth Connection (only for HD8969, HD8977 and HD8978)........................................................64
Factory Settings.................................................................................................................................64
STATISTICS .....................................................................................................65
MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................66
Descaling...........................................................................................................................................66
Brew Group Cleaning Cycle ................................................................................................................67
Carafe Cleaning..................................................................................................................................67
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................68
Daily Cleaning of the Machine ...........................................................................................................68
Daily Cleaning of the Water Tank........................................................................................................70
Daily Cleaning of the Milk Carafe.......................................................................................................70
Weekly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe....................................................................................................73
Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group...................................................................................................77
Monthly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe..................................................................................................81
Monthly Lubrication of the Brew Group.............................................................................................85
Monthly Cleaning of the Brew Group with “Coee Oil Remover”........................................................86
DESCALING.....................................................................................................89
Interruption of the Descaling Cycle....................................................................................................94
DISPLAY MESSAGES ........................................................................................95
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................97
ENERGY SAVING............................................................................................100
Stand-by..........................................................................................................................................100
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................101
WARRANTY AND SERVICE..............................................................................102
Warranty .........................................................................................................................................102
Service.............................................................................................................................................102
ORDERING MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS............................................................102

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IMPORTANT
Safety Instructions
This machine is equipped with safety devices. Nevertheless,
read and follow the safety instructions carefully and only use
the machine properly 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.
The term WARNING and this icon warn against possible
severe injuries, danger to life and/or damage to the machine.
The term CAUTION and this icon warn against slight
injuries and/or damage to the machine.
This icon prompts you to read this instruction manual care-
fully before any use or maintenance operation.
Warnings
• In case of using the machine remotely connected via
mobile application, the user must make sure that:
- The machine has been correctly installed.
- The machine is only operated from a short distance (i.e.
in the user's line of sight).
- There are no vulnerable persons / children near the
machine during operation.
• Connect the machine to a wall socket with a voltage
matching the technical specications 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.

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• Never immerse the machine, the 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 burning!
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
• After turning o the machine by switching the power but-
ton on its back, remove the plug from the wall socket:
- if a malfunction occurs;
- If the machine will not be used for a long time;
- before cleaning the machine.
• Pull on the mains 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 modications to the machine or its
power cord. Only have repairs carried out by a service
centre authorised by Philips to avoid any hazard.
• The machine should not be used by children younger than
8 years old.
• The machine can be used by children of 8 years and upwards
if they have previously been instructed on the correct use of
the machine and made aware of the associated dangers or if
they are supervised by an adult.
• Cleaning and maintenance should not be carried out by
children unless they are more than 8 years old and super-
vised by an adult.

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• Keep the machine and its power cord out of reach of chil-
dren under 8 years old.
• The machine may be used by persons with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities or lacking sucient
experience and/or skills if they have previously been
instructed on the correct use of the machine and made
aware of the associated dangers or if they are supervised
by an adult.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the machine.
• Never insert ngers or other objects into the coee
grinder.
Cautions
• The machine is for household use only. It is not intended
for use in environments such as canteens, sta kitchens of
shops, oces, factories or other work environments.
• Always put the machine on a at and stable surface.
• Do not place the machine on hot surfaces, directly next to
a hot oven, heater units or similar sources of heat.
• Only put roasted coee beans into the coee bean hopper.
If ground coee, instant coee, raw coee or any other
substance is put in the coee bean hopper, it may damage
the machine.
• Let the machine cool down before inserting or removing
any parts. The heating surfaces may retain residual heat
after use.

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• Never use warm or hot water to ll the water tank. Use
only cold non-sparkling drinking water.
• Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners.
Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.
• Descale your machine regularly. Not doing this will make
your appliance stop working properly. In this case, repair is
not covered under your warranty!
• Do not keep the machine at temperature below 0 °C.
Residue water in the heating system may freeze and cause
damage.
• Do not leave water in the water tank if the machine is
not used over a long period of time. The water can get
contaminated. Use fresh water every time you use the
machine.
• Keep in mind that this is a connected device with a
potential risk of being accessed by unauthorised people. If
you detect any inexplicable behaviours, please contact the
Philips service centre.
• Carefully place the machine in your household in order not
to reduce its eld of action when operating it via the App
(away from routers, microwave ovens, docking stations,
etc.).
Electromagnetic Fields
This appliance complies with all the applicable standards and
regulations relating to the exposure to electromagnetic elds.

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Disposal
This symbol on a product indicates that the product is covered
by EU Directive 2012/19/EU. Please inform yourself about the
local separate collection system for electrical and electronic
products. Follow local regulations and do not dispose of
the product as household waste. Appropriate disposal of
old products helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.

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INSTALLATION
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General Description
1. Coee bean hopper + lid
2. Cup-warming surface
3. Water tank + lid
4. AcquaClean lter (optional)
5. Pre-ground coee compartment
6. Service door button
7. Control panel
8. Removable coee dispensing spout
9. Service door
10. Brew group locking/removal handle
11. Drip tray (internal)
12. Coee grounds drawer
13. Brew group
14. Full drip tray indicator
15. Cup holder grill
16. Drip tray (external)
17. Protection lid
18. Water dispensing spout (removable)
19. Milk carafe
20. Power cord socket
21. Power button
22. Pre-ground coee measuring scoop / grinder adjustment key
23. Power cord
24. Cleaning brush (optional)
25. Grease for brew group (optional)
26. Water hardness test strip
27. Espresso Macchiato button
28. Cappuccino button
29. "ESC" button
30. LCD Display
31. "UP" button
32. Espresso button
33. Long Espresso button
34. Latte Macchiato button
35.
Frothed Milk
Frothed Milk button
36. "MENU" button
37. "OK" button
38. "Special beverages" button
39. "Aroma" - Pre-ground coee button
40. "DOWN" button
41. Stand-by button
42. Caè crema button
43. Coee button
44. Descaling solution (optional)
45. Coee oil remover (optional)

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PREPARING FOR USE
Machine Packaging
The original packaging has been designed and constructed to protect the
machine during transport. We recommend keeping the packaging material
for possible future transport.
Machine Installation
1Remove the drip tray with grill and the carafe from the packaging.
2Remove the machine from the packaging.
3For best use, it is recommended to:
• Choose a safe, level surface where there will be no danger of over-
turning the machine or being injured.
• Choose a location that is suciently well-lit, clean and near an eas-
ily reachable socket.
• Allow for a minimum distance from the sides of the machine as
shown in the gure.
4Insert the drip tray (external) with grill all the way into the machine.
Make sure that it is correctly placed; a "CLICK" will conrm that it is
locked into place.
Note:
The drip tray collects the water that comes out of the dispensing spout
during each rinse/self-cleaning cycle, as well as any coee that might be
spilled during beverage dispensing. Empty and wash the drip tray daily
and each time the full drip tray indicator is raised.
5Lift the left outer lid.

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7Rinse the water tank with fresh water.
8Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level and
put it back into the machine. Make sure it is fully inserted.
Caution:
Never ll the water tank with warm, hot, sparkling water or any other
liquid, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine.
9Remove the coee bean hopper lid. Slowly pour in the coee beans.
Note:
The coee bean hopper contains a tray that vibrates during grinding and
conveys the beans into the coee grinder.
Caution:
Only coee beans must be put into the coee bean hopper. If ground
coee, instant coee, caramelized coee, raw coee beans or any
other substance is put in the coee bean hopper, it may damage the
machine.
6Remove the water tank by using the handle incorporated on the inner
lid.
10 Put the lid back on the coee bean hopper.

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DEMO MODE ON
11 Insert the plug into the socket located on the back of the machine.
12 Insert the plug on the other end of the power cord into a wall socket
with suitable power voltage.
13 Switch the power button on the back of the machine to “I”to turn on
the machine.
Demo Mode Function
The machine is equipped with an operation simulating function.
By keeping the“ ”button pressed for more than 8 seconds, the machine
enters the demo mode. To exit the demo, disconnect the power cord and
turn the machine back on.

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LANGUAGE
ITALIANO
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
LANGUAGE
ITALIANO
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME
When using the machine for the rst time, the following activities need to
happen:
1) You have to select the language.
2) The machine will perform an automatic rinse/cleaning cycle.
3) You need to perform a manual rinse cycle.
Language Selection
At rst start-up, the language must be selected.
1This display is shown. Select the desired language by pressing the “ ”
or“ ” scrolling button.
2Press the“ ” button to conrm.
HEATING UP…
WATER CIRCUIT
PRIMING
3The machine is warming up.
4Once warm-up has been completed, the machine automatically per-
forms the water circuit priming.

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Automatic Rinse/Cleaning Cycle
When warm-up has been completed, the machine automatically performs
a rinse/self-cleaning cycle of the internal circuits with fresh water. This
takes less than a minute.
1Place a container under the coee dispensing spout to catch the small
amount of water which will be dispensed.
RINSING
AQUACLEAN 0/8
ACTIVATE
WATER FILTER?
(~2 MINUTES)
2This display is shown. Wait for the cycle to nish automatically.
Note:
To stop dispensing, press the“ ”button.
3When the operations described above have been completed, the
machine shows this display. The display shows this icon to indicate that
the AquaClean lter must be installed.
Note:
For further information on the lter and how to install it, please refer to the
“AquaClean Water Filter”chapter. If you wish to install it later, press the“ ”
button and move on to the manual rinse cycle.
Note:
The“ ” icon is only displayed if your machine is equipped with a Bluetooth
interface and if you have enabled it.

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Manual Rinse Cycle
You need to perform a rinse cycle when using the machine for the rst time.
During this process, the coee brewing cycle is activated and fresh water
ows through the dispensing spout. This takes a few minutes.
1Place a container under the coee dispensing spout.
GROUND COFFEE
REGULAR 3
Press the“ ”button to access the aroma selection menu.
PROFILE SAECO
2Check that the machine shows this display.
4
To select the pre-ground coee brewing function, press the“ ”or “ ”
scrolling button until the“ ”icon is displayed.
Note:
Do not add pre-ground coee into the compartment.
5Press the“ ”button.

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INSERT
PREGROUND COFFE
E
AND PRESS OK
6When choosing the product, the machine asks you to conrm that
ground coee has been inserted.
Press the“ ” button
. The machine will start dispensing water from the
coee dispensing spout. When dispensing has been completed, empty
the container.
9Place an empty container under the hot water dispensing spout.
10 Press the“ ”button.
PROFILE SAECO
7Remove the protection cover.
Note:
Store the cover with care.
8Slightly tilt the water dispensing spout and insert it all the way into
the guides of the machine. Push the water dispensing spout towards
the bottom while rotating it at the same time until it is locked into the
machine as shown in the gure.