Saeco SE-50 Installation guide

Espresso Coffee Machine
UK
WARNING: Read these instructions carefully before using the machine.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

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MAIN PARTS
1Water tank 8filter holder
2Cup warming surface 9Control panel
3LCD Display 10 Steam dispensing knob
4Hot water dispensing knob 11 Steam wand
5Hot water wand 12 Manual dispensing lever
6Brew group 13 Drip tray
7Pressure regulator 14 Adjustable feet

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always place the appliance
on a flat surface.
Do not use the appliance if
there is no water in the
tank. Fill the tank with
clean, fresh water only.
Remember that the
maximum capacity is 3
litres.
Do not remove the filter
holder when brewing an
espresso or when
dispensing water because it
is under pressure.
Removing the filter holder
may cause damage or
burns.
The steam wand and the
hot water dispensing wand
become extremely hot
when frothing milk or
when dispensing hot water.
In case of contact it can
cause burns, therefore
avoid direct contact.
Carefully read and keep all
instructions supplied with
the machine.
Always turn off the
activation button before
inserting or removing the
plug. Remove by pulling on
the plug, not on the power
cord.
Turn off the machine and
remove the plug when the
appliance is not in use or
during cleaning operations.

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Do not use the machine
with an extension cord,
unless the extension cord
has been checked and
approved by a technician.
Always use the appliance
with an AC outlet
corresponding to the
voltage marked on the
device (AC only).
Carefully monitor children
or disabled persons who
are near the machine when
in use.
Never leave the machine
unattended when in use.
The machine may be used
by children older than 8 and
upwards 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 that they
understand the hazards
involved.
Children must not play
with the appliance.
Children must not carry
out any cleaning and
maintenance operations
without being monitored.
Always disconnect the plug
before cleaning the
machine or in case there
are problems during the
dispensing process.

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Make sure that the power
cord do not come into
contact with the hot parts
of the machine, such as the
cup-warming surface, the
steam wand and the water
dispensing spout.
Do not place your hands
directly under the steam
wand, the hot water
dispensing spout or the
coffee dispensing spout,
since this can cause burns
or accidents.
Do not use the machine
for any other use than the
one specified.
Do not place the machine
on or near flames, gas
appliances, electrical
elements or heated ovens.
Do not let the power cord
protrude from the
supporting surface of the
machine or come into
contact with any hot surface.
To ensure higher
protection, it is
recommended to use a
residual current device
(RCD) with a current not
greater than 30 mA in the
electric circuit.
Do not immerse the
appliance in water or other
liquids.
The heated surfaces are
subject to residual heating
after use.

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CONTENTS
MAIN PARTS 2
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL 7
1.1 PREAMBLE 7
1.2 ICONS USED 8
2 INFORMATION ABOUT THE MACHINE 9
2.1 INFORMATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN
9
2.2 DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE 9
2.3 APPLIANCE IDENTIFICATION 10
2.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11
3 SAFETY 12
3.1 PREAMBLE 12
3.2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12
3.3 OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS 13
3.4 RESIDUAL RISKS 13
4 HANDLING AND STORAGE 14
4.1 UNLOADING AND HANDLING 14
4.2 STORAGE 14
5 INSTALLATION 15
5.1 CAUTIONS 15
5.2 UNPACKING AND POSITIONING 16
5.3 CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRIC NETWORK 17
6 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 18
6.1 DISPLAY 18
6.2 KEYPAD 18
6.3 BUTTON DESCRIPTION 18
7 SUPPLY AND START UP 19
7.1 FILLING THE WATER TANK 19
7.2 MEASURING AND ADJUSTING WATER
HARDNESS
20
7.3 TURNING ON/OFF THE MACHINE 20
7.4 FIRST USE - USE AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF
INACTIVITY
21
7.5 WASHING THE PARTS COMING INTO
CONTACT WITH FOOD
21
7.6 USING THE APPLIANCE 21
8 PROGRAMMING MENU 23
8.1 DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMMING BUTTONS 23
8.2 SERVICE PROVIDER PROGRAMMING 24
9 OPERATION AND USE 26
9.1 TURNING ON THE MACHINE 26
9.2 WARM-UP 27
9.3 BREWING COFFEE 27
9.4 HOT WATER DISPENSING 28
9.5 STEAM DISPENSING - FROTHING MILK FOR
CAPPUCCINO
29
9.6 ADJUSTING BREWED PRODUCTS 30
9.7 INTERFACE OPERATION 31
10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 32
10.1 GENERAL NOTES FOR CORRECT
OPERATION
32
10.2 CLEANING AND SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
33
11 TROUBLESHOOTING 40
11.1 WARNING SIGNALS 40
11.2 PROBLEMS - CAUSES - SOLUTIONS 41
12 STORAGE - DISPOSAL 42
12.1 LOCATION CHANGE 42
12.2 INACTIVITY AND STORAGE 42
13 INSTRUCTIONS FOR END OF
OPERATIONAL LIFE DISPOSAL
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1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL
1.1 Preamble
This publication is an
essential part of the
machine and must be read
carefully for a proper use
compliant with basic 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 and must be
provided with the machine
throughout its service life,
including any transfer 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 the correct operation of the
machine.
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.

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2 INFORMATION ABOUT THE MACHINE
2.1 Information for the
Maintenance Technician
The appliance must be
installed in a well-lit,
sheltered and dry place
and on a counter able to
bear its weight.
To ensure its correct operation and reliability over time,
comply with the following recommendations:
• ambient temperature: from +2°C to +32°C;
• maximum humidity allowed: 80% (non-condensed).
For special installations, not covered by this manual, please
contact the dealer or the local importer. If this is not
possible, please contact the Manufacturer.
The technical service is available for any explanation or
information regarding the correct operation of the
machine and to satisfy any request for spare parts supply
or technical assistance.
The Maintenance Technician must carefully read and
observe the safety warnings contained in this manual to
ensure that installation, start-up, use and maintenance
operations are performed in complete safety.
Only the Maintenance Technician is allowed to give the
keys to access the internal parts of the machine to another
operator (Supply operator), and is the sole responsible for
any servicing procedure.
This manual is an essential part supplied with the machine
and must always be available for consultation before
carrying out any operation on the machine.
2.2 Description and Intended Use
This machine brews:
• coffee and espresso using ground coffee;
• hot water to prepare beverages;
The elegant machine housing has been designed for use in
small offices, businesses and institutions.
Using the machine for any other purpose is considered
dangerous and as a misuse.
Misuse voids all forms of
warranty, releasing the
Manufacturer from any
responsibility for damage
to property and/or
personal injury.
The following are also
considered misuse:
• any use other than the intended use and/or employing
methods other than those described in this manual;
• any operation on the machine in breach of the instructions
provided in this manual;
• any tampering with parts and/or safety devices not
previously authorised by the Manufacturer and performed
by unauthorised personnel;
• use of the machine outdoors.
In such cases, the user shall bear the costs of repair.

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2.3 Appliance Identification
The appliance is identified by the model name and serial
number shown on the special plate.
The plate contains the following data:
• name of the Manufacturer;
• marks of conformity;
• model;
• serial number;
• year and month of manufacture;
• supply voltage (V);
• supply frequency (Hz);
• electrical power consumption (W);
• appliance code.
It is strictly forbidden to
tamper with or modify the
data plate.
When contacting the
technical service, always
refer to this plate by
indicating the technical
data shown on it.