Saeco XXCX User manual

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Saeco’s Venus
Thermal Coffeemaker.
The Venus features an 8-cup thermal
carafe with automatic shut off. The blue
LED light is the ultimate combination of
style and function. Welcome to the
rebirth of the drip coffee machine.
Please read the following instructions
carefully prior to operating your new
coffeemaker. We recommend you save
these instructions and refer to them for
cleaning and care tips.
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Table of Contents 2
Important Safeguards 3
Warnings 5
Short Cord Instructions 6
Factory Testing Information 6
Your Saeco Venus 7
Four Factors to Great Coffee 7
Description of Parts 9
Control Pad 10
Prepping your Machine 12
Brewing Coffee! 13
Timer 14
Care and Cleaning 14
Decalcifying 15
Troubleshooting 16
1 Year Limited Warranty & Service Info 17

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons.
1. PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY, PRIOR TO USING.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not put coffeemaker base, cord, or plug in water
or any other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Do not abuse cord. Never carry the coffeemaker by the cord or yank it to remove it from an outlet:
instead grasp the plug firmly and pull to disconnect.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. Do not operate after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to an authorized service facility
for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Call Saeco Customer Service for assistance
at 1-800-933-7876.
7. The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this appliance or sold by the manufacturer may cause
injuries, fire, or electric shock.
8. The thermal carafe is designed for use only with this coffeemaker. Do not use with any other
drip coffeemaker. It must never be used on a range top, in a microwave, or with any other heat source.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
10. Turn coffeemaker off and unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning appliance.
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11. Do not attempt to disassemble the carafe.
12. Do not place appliance or carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
13. Allow filter basket to cool before removing.
14. Do not use carafe with a loose or weakened handle.
15. This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
16. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
17. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. Only authorized service personnel should perform repairs.
18. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
19. Do not use outdoors.
20. Wash all removable parts by hand prior to first use. Do not put removable parts in a dishwasher.
21. Do not immerse carafe in water.
22. Arrows on the lid must line up and carafe must be fully inserted to prevent risk of overflow.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING!
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
· To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. Do not remove any service covers.
· No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized personnel only.
· Keep your coffeemaker out of the reach of children.
· Do not run water or any other liquid over the body of the machine.
TO OTHERWISE AVOID INJURY:
· Keep appliance from direct contact with steam.
· Do not use your Saeco Venus without water.
· Do not use your Saeco Venus if it is leaking.
· Keep your hands and the cord away from the hot parts of the appliance during operation.
· When cleaning, never scrub vigorously or use a hard or damaging tool.
NOTICE:
Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions.
However, as we are constantly improving our coffee and product knowledge, some of the data contained
herein may have been improved upon since the printing of this manual. If you have a need for an exact
specification or additional clarification, please contact Saeco Customer Service at [phone].
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Short Cord Instructions:
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of tripping over, or otherwise becoming entangled with, a longer
cord. Longer detachable extension cords are available, and may be utilized if care is exercised in their use.
Regarding your Cord Set:
1. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is provided to reduce risks resulting from
becoming entangled with a longer cord.
2 Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in
their use.
3. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, (A) the marked electrical rating of the
detached power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, (B) if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire
cord, and (C) 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.
4. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature or modify the plug in any way.
Factory Testing Information:
To ensure that your Saeco Venus will operate to perfection once it reaches your home, our factory tests some of the
machine components for water leaking, brew temperature and other operational features before shipping. Occasionally,
a new machine may still contain coffee residue or water from this factory testing. If you find such residue on your
coffeemaker, simply clean it as directed under "Before UsingYour Saeco Venus For The First Time".
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Saeco Venus!
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Saeco, located in the the North of Italy, is the premiere manufacturer of European style coffee machines. Saeco has worked
diligently to ensure that your home coffee brewing experience is a successful and satisfying one. We have put over 25 years
of production experience into our innovative line of home coffeemakers. Your new Saeco Venus is designed to give you years
of great coffee. The precision brewing system heats water to an ideal temperature for brewing exceptional coffee, and the
thermal carafe allows you to prepare, serve, and savor excellent coffee with a sense of style.
Four Factors to Great Coffee
To achieve the best results from your new Venus Coffeemaker, our coffee experts have provided some guidelines to brew
the best coffee. There are Four Factors which are key for you to achieveYOUR ideal cup. They are:The Water,The Coffee,
The Grind, & The Recipe.
The Water is one of the most fundamental and most often overlooked ingredients when making great coffee. The
water used should be fresh, clean and cool. Bottled or filtered, water free from undesirable smells or tastes like
sulfur or iron is preferable. Distilled water is not recommended as it may leave your coffee tasting dull or flat.
The Coffee. Buying fresh, good quality coffee beans is the second step to making great coffee. Any kind of coffee
beans when ground correctly, can be used in the SaecoVenus Coffeemaker. Your coffee's freshness in part determines
how flavorful the brewed coffee will be. Do not store coffee beans in your freezer or refrigerator as they tend to
take on the flavor of the foods stored in the refrigerator. To keep coffee fresh, store in an airtight container at room
temperature in a cool dark place. Protect your coffee from these 4 elements-Air, Light, Heat and Moisture, all of
which will greatly diminish its flavor. For the best results, coffee should be ground fresh for each use.
The Grind is the key to regulating how fast the hot water passes through the coffee and picks up all of those
wonderful coffee flavors. If the grind is too coarse, the water passes through too quickly and the brewed coffee
often seems weak.

Reversely, a too fine grind will not allow the water to pass though the coffee grinds quick enough, resulting in a
very strong, over extracted, bitter coffee and possible water overflow from the filter basket. We recommend a
MEDIUM grind, which gives the hot water the proper amount of interaction with the grinds in order to extract
the best brewed coffee.
The Recipe is simply the proportion of water to ground coffee. Adjust the amount of ground coffee used to
your taste. Less for milder coffee, more for stronger coffee. Below are our suggested proportions per cup.
Remember always to use fresh, medium ground coffee in your new Venus Coffeemaker.
Thank you for purchasing this SAECO product. To communicate your comments, feedback, or questions about this product,
please visit our website www.saeco-usa.com and click on the "Contact Us" link. We always love to hear from our customers!
Saeco Customer Service
1-800-933-7876
Or visit us on the world wide web at
www.saeco-usa.com
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8 Cups
6 Cups
4 Cups
2 Cups
Suggested Ground Coffee Amounts
8 Scoops (8-10 tablespoons)
6 Scoops (6-7 tablespoons)
4 Scoops (4-5 tablespoons)
2 Scoops (2 tablespoons) Hint: 1 cup approximated
for 6-8 oz of coffee.

Description of Parts
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Power Cord Storage
Water Reservoir - 40 oz
(1.2 liter) capacity
Coffee Filter Basket
with Flip Top Lid
Power Cord
Control Pad
(see next page for detail)
Ceramic Thermal
Carafe and Lid holds
up to 40 oz (1.2 liter)
Filter Basket Holder
Removable Internal Filter
Basket Holder (located
inside Filter Basket Holder)