Saeco Xsmall HD8743 User manual

USER MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
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Type HD8743 / HD8745 / HD8747
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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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ENGLISH
Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco Xsmall full
automatic espresso machine!
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please register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
This user manual applies to HD8743, HD8745 and HD8747.
The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coees using
whole coee beans. It can also dispense steam and hot wa-
ter. In this user manual you will nd all the information you
need to install, use, clean and descale your machine.

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CONTENTS
INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 8
Product overview............................................................................................................................ 8
General description......................................................................................................................... 9
PREPARING FOR USE.......................................................................................10
Machine Packaging....................................................................................................................... 10
Preparing for use........................................................................................................................... 10
USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME ........................................................12
Circuit priming .............................................................................................................................. 12
Automatic rinse/self-cleaning cycle.............................................................................................. 13
Manual rinse cycle......................................................................................................................... 14
“INTENZA+”water lter installation............................................................................................. 15
ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................17
Saeco Adapting System................................................................................................................. 17
Adjusting the Ceramic Coee Grinder............................................................................................ 17
Adjusting the Coee Length ......................................................................................................... 18
ESPRESSO AND COFFEE BREWING ....................................................................20
FROTHING MILK / CAPPUCCINO BREWING ........................................................21
Frothing milk ................................................................................................................................ 21
Steam/Coee Switchover.............................................................................................................. 23
Making a capuccino....................................................................................................................... 24
DISPENSING HOT WATER .................................................................................25
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................26
Daily Cleaning of the Machine....................................................................................................... 26
Daily cleaning of water tank.......................................................................................................... 27
Daily cleaning of hot water/steam wand (Pannarello, if supplied)................................................ 27
Weekly cleaning of hot water/steam wand (Pannarello, if supplied) ............................................ 28
Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group and of the coee exit duct .................................................... 29
Monthly Lubrication of the Brew Group ........................................................................................ 31
DESCALING.....................................................................................................32
Preparation ................................................................................................................................... 32
Descaling ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Rinsing Cycle 1 .............................................................................................................................. 34
Rinsing Cycle 2 .............................................................................................................................. 35
MEANING OF THE WARNING SIGNALS...............................................................36
Control panel................................................................................................................................. 36
TROUBLE SHOOTING .......................................................................................39
ENERGY SAVING..............................................................................................41
Stand-by....................................................................................................................................... 41
Disposal ........................................................................................................................................ 41
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION..............................................................................42
GUARANTEE AND SERVICE...............................................................................42
Guarantee ..................................................................................................................................... 42
Service .......................................................................................................................................... 42
ORDERING MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS..............................................................43