Saeco Incanto HD8911 User manual

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ESPRESSO
ESPRESSO LUNGO
AROMA STRENGTH MENU
STEAM
HOT WATER
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Contents
Introduction ________________________________________________________________ 6
Important safeguards_________________________________________________________ 6
Caution _____________________________________________________________________7
Instructions for the power supply cord____________________________________________7
Important __________________________________________________________________ 8
Caution ___________________________________________________________________ 8
Warning ___________________________________________________________________ 9
Electromagnetic elds (EMF) __________________________________________________ 9
Machine overview ___________________________________________________________10
The user interface ___________________________________________________________ 11
First installation _____________________________________________________________ 11
Manual rinsing cycle _________________________________________________________ 13
Hot water circuit rinsing _______________________________________________________ 13
Coee brewing circuit rinsing __________________________________________________ 14
AquaClean lter _____________________________________________________________ 14
Activating the AquaClean lter _________________________________________________ 14
Replacing the AquaClean lter _________________________________________________ 15
Replacing the AquaClean lter after 8 lters were used _____________________________ 15
Measuring the water hardness _________________________________________________ 16
Setting the water hardness ____________________________________________________ 17
Beverage types and lengths ___________________________________________________ 17
Brewing coee ______________________________________________________________ 17
Adjusting the coee dispensing spout __________________________________________ 17
Brewing coee with beans ____________________________________________________ 18
Brewing 1 cup of coee _______________________________________________________ 18
Brewing 2 cups of coee ______________________________________________________ 18
Brewing coee with pre-ground coee __________________________________________ 18
Frothing milk________________________________________________________________ 18
Hot water __________________________________________________________________ 19
Adjusting quantity and taste ___________________________________________________ 19
Saeco Adapting System ______________________________________________________ 19
Adjusting coee length ______________________________________________________ 20
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Adjusting coee strength_____________________________________________________ 20
Adjusting the grinder settings __________________________________________________ 21
Maintenance and care________________________________________________________ 21
Cleaning the drip tray and the coee grounds container ___________________________ 21
Cleaning the water tank_______________________________________________________22
Cleaning the bean hopper_____________________________________________________22
Cleaning the brew group and the coee exit duct _________________________________22
Weekly cleaning of the brew group _____________________________________________22
Monthly cleaning of the brew group ____________________________________________24
Lubrication of the brew group__________________________________________________25
Cleaning the classic milk frother _______________________________________________ 26
Daily cleaning of classic milk frother ___________________________________________ 26
Weekly cleaning of classic milk frother and steam wand __________________________ 26
Descaling procedure ________________________________________________________ 26
What to do if the descaling procedure is interrupted ______________________________ 28
Warning icons and error codes _______________________________________________ 28
Meaning of error codes ______________________________________________________ 29
Troubleshooting____________________________________________________________ 30
Demo mode function _______________________________________________________ 34
Ordering accessories Saeco __________________________________________________ 34
Technical specications_______________________________________________________35
Disposal __________________________________________________________________ 36
Warranty and support _______________________________________________________ 36
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Introduction
Dear customer, we thank you for buying the Saeco Incanto
full-automatic espresso machine!
Coee 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 coee beans. It regulates itself after brewing 10-20 coees.
In this user manual you nd all the information you need to install,
use, maintain and get the best out of your machine. To fully benet
from the
support that Saeco oers, please register your product at
www.saeco.com/welcome.
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 re, 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 o 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 re, 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 rst, then plug cord into wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “o”, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
12 Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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 re 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 ll 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 coee, use puried or bottled water.
Periodic descaling is still recommended every 2-3 months.
6 Do not use caramelized or avored coee beans.
Instructions for the power supply cord
-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.
-Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are
available and may used if care is exercised in their use.
-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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IMPORTANT
Read and follow the safety instructions carefully and only use
the machine as described in this user manual to avoid accidental
injury or damage due to improper use of the machine. Keep this
user manual for future reference.
CAUTION
-As water is a foodstu, the water in the water tank must be used
up within 1 to 2 days.
-If you are not going to use your coee machine for a prolonged
period (e.g. a holiday), we recommend that you discard any
water left inside the tank. Before you use the coee machine
again, clean the water tank and perform a manual rinsing cycle.
-Do not put any of the detachable parts of the machine in the
dishwasher, except for the milk carafe.
-The machine is for household use only. It is not intended for use
in environments such as canteens, sta kitchen of shops, oces,
farms 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 or similar source of heat.
-Only put roasted coee beans into the coee bean hopper.
If ground coee, instant coee, raw coee beans 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.
-Never use warm or hot water to ll the water tank. Use cold
non-sparkling drinking water.
-Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners. Simply
use a soft cloth dampened with water.
-Descale the machine regularly. The machine indicates when
descaling is needed. If you do not clean and descale the
machine, you run the risk that the machine stops working and
that your guarantee becomes invalid.
-Do not keep the machine at temperatures below 32°F. Water left
in the heating system may freeze and cause damage.
-Do not leave water in the tank when 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.

WARNING
-Check if the voltage indicated on the machine corresponds to the
local voltage before you connect the machine
-Connect the machine to a grounded wall outlet.
-Do not let the power supply cord hang over the edge of a table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
-Never immerse the machine, power plug or power supply cord in
water (danger of electrical shock).
-Do not pour liquids on the power supply cord connector.
-Never direct the hot water jet towards body parts: danger of burns.
-Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
-Remove the power plug from the wall outlet:
-If a malfunction occurs.
-If the machine will not be used for a long time.
-Before cleaning the machine.
-Pull on the power plug, not on the power supply cord. Do not
touch the power plug with wet hands.
-Do not use the machine if the power plug, the power supply cord
or the machine itself is damaged.
-Do not make any modications to the machine or its power
supply cord. Only have repairs carried out by a service center
authorized by Philips to avoid a hazard.
-The machine should not be used by children younger than
8 years old.
-This machine can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and 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 understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the machine. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are
8 years and above and supervised.
-Keep the appliance and its power supply cord out of reach of
children aged less than 8 years.
-Do not spill water on the power plug.
-Only use the machine as described in the user manual to avoid
potential injury due to misuse.
-Never insert ngers or other objects into the coee grinder.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This machine complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.
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Machine overview
1 User interface
2 ESPRESSO button
3 ESPRESSO LUNGO button
4 AROMA STRENGTH button
5 Standby button
6 MENU button
7 HOT WATER button
8 STEAM button
9 Classic milk frother
10 Adjustable coee dispensing spout
11 Lid of the water tank
12 Lid of the bean hopper
13 Lid of the pre-ground coee compartment
14 Main switch
15 Socket for cord
16 Service door
17 Drip tray
18 Drip tray release button
19 Drip tray full indicator
20 Grinder adjustment knob
21 Water tank
22 Brew group
23 Inside of service door with cleaning instructions
24 Coee exit duct
25 Coee residues drawer
26 Coee grounds container
27 Drip tray cover
28 Cord
29 Cleaning brush
30 Grease
31 Water hardness tester
32 Multifunctional tool (measuring scoop, grinder adjustment
key and coee duct cleaning tool)
33 AquaClean lter