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ESPRESSO 1 2 3 4 ESPRESSO LUNGO CAFFE CREMA MENU / SPECIAL DRINKS CAPPUCCINO LATTE MACCHIATO AROMA STRENGTH 12 13 14 17 18 19 5 7 9 11 6 8 10 15 16 22 21 20 24 25 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 44 43 35 34 41 42 36 40 39 37 38
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6 English Contents Introduction 7 Important 7 Warning 7 Caution 8 Machine overview 8 The user interface 9 First installation 9 Manual rinsing cycle 14 Coffee brewing circuit rinsing 14 Hot water circuit rinsing 14 AquaClean filter 14 Preparing and installing the AquaClean filter 15 Activating the AquaClean filter 15 Replacing the AquaClean filter 17 Measuring the water hardness 19 Beverage types and lengths 20 Brewing coffee 21 Brewing coffee with beans 21 Brewing coffee with pre-ground coffee 22 Brewing milk-based beverages 22 How to use the milk carafe 22 Brewing milk-based coffee beverages and milk froth 23 Special drinks 24 How to select special drinks 24 Dispensing hot water 24 Adjusting quantity and taste 25 Saeco Adapting System 25 Adjusting coffee and milk length 25 Adjusting coffee strength 26 Adjusting the grinder settings 26 Maintenance and care 27 Cleaning the brew group 28 Monthly lubrication of the brew group 30 Cleaning the milk carafe 31 Descaling procedure 34 What to do if the descaling procedure is interrupted 36 Warning icons and error codes 36 Meaning of error codes 38 Troubleshooting 39 Demo mode function 42 Ordering accessories Saeco 43 Technical specifications 43 Recycling 44 Guarantee and support 44 English
English 7 Introduction Important Dear customer, we thank you for buying the Saeco PicoBaristo fullautomatic espresso machine! Now you can prepare all your favorite coffee specialties from espresso to latte macchiato at the touch of a button, and of course from fresh beans! In this user manual you find all the information you need to install, use, maintain and get the best out of your machine. To fully benefit from the support that Saeco offers, please register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Warning - Connect the machine to a wall socket with a voltage matching the technical specifications 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. - Never immerse the machine, 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 burns. - Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. - Switch off the machine with the main switch located on the back and remove the mains plug from the socket: - If a malfunction occurs. - If the machine will not be used for a long time. - Before cleaning the machine. - Pull on the 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 modifications to the machine or its power 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 by 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 if they understand the hazards involved. - Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. - Keep the machine and its cord out of the reach of children aged less than 8 years. - Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
8 English - Never insert fingers or other objects in the coffee grinder. Caution - This machine is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in environments such as staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms or other work environments. - Always put the machine on a flat and stable surface. Keep it in upright position, also during transport. - Do not place the machine on a hotplate or directly next to a hot oven, heater or similar source of heat. - Only put roasted coffee beans in the bean hopper. If ground coffee, instant coffee, raw coffee beans or any other substance is put in the coffee bean hopper, it may cause damage to the machine. - Let the machine cool down before inserting or removing any parts. The heating surfaces may retain residual heat after use. - Never fill the water tank with warm, hot or sparkling water, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine. - Never use souring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the machine. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water. - Descale your machine regularly. The machine indicates when descaling is needed. Not doing this will make your appliance stop working properly. In this case repair is not covered under your guarantee. - Do not keep the machine at temperatures below 0 C.Water left in the heating system may freeze and cause damage. - Do not leave water in the water tank when the machine is not used over a long period of time. The water can be contaminated. Use fresh water every time you use the machine. Machine overview 1 User interface 2 ESPRESSO button 3 ESPRESSO LUNGO button 4 CAFFÈ CREMA button 5 ESC button 6 OK button 7 Standby button 8 Display 9 MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button 10 DOWN button 11 UP button 12 CAPPUCCINO button 13 LATTE MACCHIATO button 14 AROMA STRENGTH button 15 Protection cover 16 Adjustable removable coffee dispensing spout 17 Lid of the water tank 18 Lid of the bean hopper 19 Lid of the pre-ground coffee compartment 20 Main switch
English 9 The user interface 1 2 3 4 21 Socket for cord 22 Service door 23 Drip tray release button 24 Milk froth dispensing spout 25 Lid of the milk carafe 26 Top of the milk carafe 27 Milk carafe 28 Water tank 29 Grinder adjustment knob 30 Cord 31 Water hardness tester 32 Grease 33 Cleaning brush 34 Multifunctional tool (measuring scoop, grinder adjustment key and coffee duct cleaning tool) 35 Brew group 36 Service door 37 Coffee exit duct 38 Coffee residues drawer 39 Drip tray full indicator 40 Coffee grounds container 41 Drip tray cover 42 Drip tray 43 Hot water dispensing spout 44 Opening for hot water dispensing spout Use these buttons to navigate through the menus: 1 ESC button: press this button to return to the main menu. 2 OK button: press this button to select, confirm or stop a function. 3 UP button: press this button to scroll up through the display menu. 4 DOWN button: press this button to scroll down through the display menu. The buttons are backlighted to guide you. To confirm a beverage selection or to stop the function, you have to press on the OK button. The ESC button is backlighted to go back and to pause a function when the pause symbol is shown on the display. First installation This machine has been tested with coffee. Although it has been carefully cleaned, there may be some coffee residues left. We guarantee, however, that the machine is absolutely new. Like with most full-automatic machines, you first need to brew some coffees to enable the machine to complete its self-adjustment and get the best tasting coffee. 1 Remove all packaging material from the machine. 2 Place the machine on a table or worktop away from the tap, the sink and heat sources.
MAX CLEAN CALC 10 English 15 cm Note: Leave at least 15 cm of free space above, behind and on both sides of the machine. 15 cm 15 cm 15 cm 15 cm MAX 3 Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level indication and place it back into the machine. Press the OK button to confirm. 4 Open the lid of the bean hopper. Fill the bean hopper with coffee beans and close the lid. Note: Do not overfill the bean hopper to avoid damage to the grinder. Caution: Only use espresso beans. Never use ground coffee, unroasted coffee beans or caramelized coffee beans, as this may cause damage to the machine. 5 Insert mains plug into a wall socket (1) and insert the small plug into the socket located on the back of the machine (2). 1 2 6 Set the main switch to the ON position to switch on the machine. - The standby button flashes.
English 11 7 Press the standby button to switch on the machine. 8 The display asks you to select your language. Press the OK button. 9 Scroll down the list of languages and confirm the chosen language by pressing the OK button. SELECT LANGUAGE 10 The display shows the circuit priming icon to indicate that you have to prime the circuit. 11 Insert the hot water dispensing spout. 12 Place a container under the hot water dispensing spout. Press the OK button to start the water circuit priming cycle. The machine starts dispensing hot water.
12 English 13 The display shows the priming icon. The progress bar shows the progress of the priming cycle. PRIMING 14 The machine heats up and the display shows the temperature icon. 15 Empty the container and place it under the coffee dispensing spout. HEATING UP 16 The machine starts rinsing water through the coffee dispensing spout. The display shows the rinsing icon and a progress bar. Note: Do not interrupt the rinsing cycle. RINSING ACTIVATE AQUACLEAN FILTER? 2 MIN 17 The display asks: Activate AquaClean filter? Note: If you want to install the AquaClean filter later, press the ESC button and continue with the manual rinsing cycle. For installation at a later time, see chapter AquaClean filter. INSERT FILTER FILL WATER TANK 18 If you want to install the AquaClean filter, press the OK button. Activation will take 2 minutes. The display reminds you: Insert filter, fill water tank. 19 Remove the AquaClean filter from its packaging. Shake the filter for about 5 seconds.
English 13 20 Immerse the AquaClean filter upside down in a jug with cold water and wait until no more air bubbles come out. 21 Remove the water tank from the machine and empty it. 22 Insert the AquaClean filter vertically onto the filter connection. Push the AquaClean filter to the lowest possible point. Make sure that the filter fits tightly and the seal is in the right position, to guarantee the best performance. 23 Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level indication and place it back into the machine. Press the OK button to confirm. PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER THE WATER SPOUT 24 The display reminds you to place a container under the hot water dispensing spout. Press the OK button to confirm. The machine starts dispensing water. 25 The filter activation screen appears with a progress bar showing the progress of the filter activation. ACTIVATING FILTER 26 When activation is finished, the display shows a tick to confirm activation.
14 English 27 Then the machine ready screen appears with the AquaClean 100% icon to indicate that the filter has been activated. Manual rinsing cycle During the manual rinsing cycle, fresh water flows through the water and coffee brewing circuit. This takes a few minutes. Coffee brewing circuit rinsing 1 Place a container under the coffee dispensing spout. GROUND COFFEE 2 Press the AROMA STRENGTH button and select GROUND COFFEE. Note: Do not add pre-ground coffee in the pre-ground coffee compartment. 3 Press the CAFFÈ CREMA button. The machine starts dispensing water from the coffee dispensing spout. 4 Wait until the machine stops dispensing water and empty the container. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 twice. Hot water circuit rinsing 1 Insert the hot water dispensing spout and place a container under the hot water dispensing spout. HOT WATER 2 Press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button. Select the SPECIAL DRINKS function and scroll the menu to select the HOT WATER function. Press the OK button to confirm. The machine starts dispensing hot water. 3 When the machine stops dispensing, repeat steps 1 to 3 twice. 4 When the machine has returned to the main menu, empty the container. The machine is ready for use. AquaClean filter The AquaClean filter is designed to reduce limescale deposits in your coffee machine and provide filtered water to preserve the aroma and flavor of each cup of coffee. If you use a series of 8 Aquaclean filters as indicated in this user manual, you don't have to descale your machine for 5000 cups (with a capacity of 100 ml).
English 15 Note: Replace the AquaClean filter when the filter icon starts flashing on the display. Replace the AquaClean filter at least every 3 months, even if the machine has not yet indicated that replacement is required. Preparing and installing the AquaClean filter 1 Remove the AquaClean filter from its packaging. Shake the filter for about 5 seconds. 2 Immerse the AquaClean filter upside down in a jug with cold water and wait until no more air bubbles come out. 3 Insert the AquaClean filter vertically onto the filter connection. Push the AquaClean filter to the lowest possible point. Make sure that the filter fits tightly and the seal is in the right position, to guarantee the best performance. Activating the AquaClean filter You can install the AquaClean filter at first installation as part of the installation procedure. If you skipped installation of the AquaClean filter at first use, you can install it by entering the menu as described below. 1 Press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button, select MENU and press the OK button to confirm. Scroll to select 'AquaClean' filter. Press the OK button to confirm. - The display shows the number of AquaClean filters that have been installed previously from 0 to 8 filters. AQUACLEAN FILTER 0 / 8
16 English 2 The display asks if you want to activate the filter. Press the OK button to activate the filter. ACTIVATE AQUACLEAN FILTER? 2 MIN INSERT FILTER FILL WATER TANK 3 The display asks you to insert the filter and fill the water tank. Prepare the AquaClean filter and install it in the water tank (see 'Preparing and installing the AquaClean filter'). Fill the water tank up to the MAX level indication. 4 The display reminds you to insert the hot water spout into the machine. Press the OK button to confirm. INSERT WATER SPOUT 5 The display reminds you to place a container under the hot water spout. Press the OK button to confirm. The machine starts dispensing water. PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER THE WATER SPOUT - The filter activation screen appears with a progress bar showing the progress of the filter activation. ACTIVATING FILTER
English 17 - When activation is finished, the display shows a tick to confirm activation. - Then the machine ready screen appears with the AquaClean 100% icon to indicate that the filter has been activated. Replacing the AquaClean filter Replace the AquaClean filter when the filter icon starts flashing on the display. Filter capacity indications - When you install a new filter, the status indication above the filter icon is 100%. - This percentage gradually drops from 100% to 20% as you use the machine.
18 English - The filter icon starts flashing 2 seconds on and 2 seconds off when the filter capacity has dropped to 10%. This is the indication that the filter performance has decreased so much that you should remove the filter and install a new one. - If you do not replace the filter, the filter icon starts flashing 1 second on and 1 second off when the capacity has dropped to 0%. If you ignore this indication, the filter icon will disappear from the display. - When the filter icon has disappeared from the display, you have to descale the machine before installing a new filter. How to replace the filter 1 Press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button, select MENU and press the OK button to confirm. Scroll to select 'AquaClean' filter. Press the OK button to confirm. AQUACLEAN FILTER 2 / 8 - The display shows the number of AquaClean filters that have been installed previously from 0 to 8 filters. 2 The display asks if you want to activate a new filter. Press the OK button to confirm. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the new filter, to fill the water tank, to insert the hot water dispensing spout. Press the OK button to confirm each step. - The filter activation screen appears with a progress bar showing the progress of the filter activation. - When activation is finished, the display shows a tick to confirm activation. - Then the machine ready screen appears with the AquaClean 100% icon to indicate that the filter has been activated. Replacing the filter after 8 filters were used 1 When the filter icon starts flashing on the display, press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button, select MENU and press the OK button to confirm. Scroll to select the AquaClean filter. Press the OK button to enter the filter menu.
English 19 DESCALE BEFORE ACTIVATING FILTER - The display tells you that you need to descale the machine before activating the new filter. 2 Press the OK button to start the descaling procedure. - Press the ESC button several times to leave the filter menu if you do not want to descale right away. 3 At the end of the descaling procedure, the display asks you if you want to install the AquaClean filter. - Follow the steps in 'Replacing the AquaClean filter'. Measuring the water hardness To be able to adjust the machine settings to the water in your region, please measure the water hardness with the water hardness strip supplied. 1 Immerse the water hardness test strip (supplied with the machine) in tap water for 1 second. 2 Remove the water hardness strip and and wait for 1 minute. 1 2 3 Check how many squares have changed into the red colour and check the water hardness in below table. 3 4 numbers of red squares value to be set water hardness 1 1 very soft water 2 2 soft water 3 3 hard water 4 4 very hard water Setting the water hardness 1 To set the water hardness, press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button, select menu and scroll to select water hardness.
20 English 2 Press the OK button and select the water hardness in your area. 3 Press the OK button to confirm. WATER HARDNESS Beverage types and lengths Beverage name Description How to select Espresso Ristretto Espresso Lungo Caffè Crema Espresso Double Coffee with thick crema served in a small cup Shorter espresso with a thick crema served in a small cup A longer espresso with thick crema served in a medium-sized cup Long espresso with a light crema served in a large cup Double espresso with thick crema served in a small cup Programmable button on control panel Special Drinks menu Programmable button on control panel Programmable button on control panell Special Drinks menu Cappuccino 1/3 espresso, 1/3 hot milk and 1/3 milk foam served in a large cup Programmable button on control panel Baby Cappuccino Flat White Latte Macchiato Smaller cappuccino served in a medium-sized cup Coffee with hot milk topped with a thin foam served in a tall glass Long shot of hot milk with foam stained with a shot of espresso and served in a tall glass Special Drinks menu Special Drinks menu Programmable button on control panell Milk froth Hot milk with foam Special Drinks menu Hot Water Special Drinks Menu Beverage name Standard length Length range Espresso 40 ml 20-230 ml Ristretto 30 ml 20-230 ml Espresso Lungo 80 ml 20-230 ml Caffè Crema 125 ml 20-230 ml
English 21 Espresso Double 60 ml (double grinding) 40-230 ml Hot water 300 ml 50-450 ml Note: The lengths stated above are approximate values. Brewing coffee The machine can be used to dispense different coffee types in cups or glasses of different sizes. To adjust the height of the coffee dispensing spout to the size of the cup or glass, slide the spout up or down. If you want to brew a latte macchiato, remove the coffee dispensing spout to fit the latte macchiato glass under the coffee outlet. Brewing coffee with beans ESPRESSO LUNGO Brewing 1 cup of coffee 1 Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout. 2 Press the ESPRESSO, ESPRESSO LUNGO or CAFFÈ CREMA button to brew the selected coffee. Tip: Ristretto and Espresso Double can be selected in the SPECIAL DRINKS menu. - Coffee starts pouring from the coffee dispensing spout. Note: If you want to stop the brewing process before the machine has finished dispensing the preset coffee volume, press the OK button or the previously selected beverage button. Brewing 2 cups of coffee 1 Place two cups under the coffee dispensing spout.
22 English ESPRESSO LUNGO 2x 2 You can brew two cups of espresso, espresso lungo or caffè crema simultaneously. Press the button of the desired beverage twice. The machine automatically carries out two grinding cycles in sequence. Brewing coffee with pre-ground coffee When you brew coffee with pre-ground coffee, use the measuring scoop in the multifunctional tool supplied to put the correct dose in the pre-ground coffee compartment. If you add more pre-ground coffee, the excess coffee will end up in the coffee grounds drawer. 1 Open the lid of the pre-ground coffee compartment. 2 Pour one measuring scoop of pre-ground coffee into the compartment. Caution: Do not put any other substance than pre-ground coffee in the pre-ground coffee compartment, as this may damage the machine. 3 Place the lid back on the pre-ground coffee compartment. 4 Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout. 5 Press the AROMA STRENGTH button a few times to select GROUND COFFEE. 6 Press the button of the beverage you want to brew. - The machine automatically starts brewing the selected beverage. GROUND COFFEE Note: You can only brew one coffee beverage at a time with pre-ground coffee. You cannot brew beverages that require two grindings, such as espresso double, with pre-ground coffee. Brewing milk-based beverages The milk carafe is used to froth milk and brew milk-based coffee beverages. How to use the milk carafe Note: Before first use, rinse the milk carafe as described in chapter 'Maintenance and care', section 'Cleaning the milk carafe'. Caution: Steam and hot milk may spray out of the milk froth dispensing spout at the start of the brewing cycle.
English 23 Caution: Make sure that the milk carafe is installed and the milk froth dispensing spout is open before you select a milk-based coffee beverage or milk froth. 1 If the hot water dispensing spout is installed, press the release buttons on both sides of the hot water dispensing spout (1) and remove it (2). 1 2 1 2 Remove the milk carafe lid. 3 Fill the milk carafe with milk between the MIN and MAX level indications. Note: Use cold milk (at a temperature of approximately 5 C/41 F) with a protein content of at least 3% to ensure an optimal frothing result. You can use whole milk or semi-skimmed milk. It is also possible to use skimmed milk, soy milk and lactose-free milk. 4 Slightly tilt the milk carafe and insert it into the guides of the machine. Then push the bottom of the carafe towards the machine until it locks onto the drip tray. 5 Pull out the milk froth dispensing spout completely to the right to froth dispensing position. Note: If the milk froth dispensing spout is not pulled out fully, the milk carafe does not froth milk properly. Brewing milk-based coffee beverages and milk froth 1 Place a cup under the open milk froth dispensing spout. 2 Choose your milk-based beverage. - Press the CAPPUCCINO button to brew a cappuccino. - Press the LATTE MACCHIATO button to brew a latte macchiato.
24 English - Press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button, choose 'Drinks' and scroll through the drinks to select one of the special milk-based beverages. You can choose flat white, baby cappuccino and milk froth. You can find more details in chapter 'Special drinks'. 3 The machine first dispenses a preset quantity of frothed milk into the cup or glass and then dispenses a preset quantity of coffee. - To stop dispensing milk or coffee, press the OK button or the button of the selected beverage. 4 After brewing milk-based coffee beverages, the display asks you if you want to perform a quick clean of the milk carafe spout. You can perform the quick clean while leaving the milk inside the milk carafe. Remove the cup with the beverage and place a container under the milk froth dispensing spout. Press the OK button to confirm that you want to quick clean, or press the ESC button to perform the quick clean later. It is recommended to perform quick clean at least once a day, see chapter 'Cleaning the milk carafe'. Special drinks In the special drinks menu, you can select ristretto, espresso double, flat white, baby cappuccino, milk froth and hot water. How to select special drinks 1 Press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button and select 'Drinks'. 2 Press the OK button to confirm. 3 Scroll the menu and select the desired beverage. Dispensing hot water Inserting and removing the hot water dispensing spout To insert the hot water dispensing spout: 1 Tilt the hot water dispensing spout slightly and insert it into the machine. 2 Press and turn the hot water dispensing spout downwards to lock it in the machine. To remove the hot water spout:
English 25 1 1 Press the release buttons on the sides of the hot water dispensing spout to unlock it. 2 Lift the hot water dispensing spout slightly and pull it out of the machine. Dispensing hot water 2 1 Caution: Steam and hot water may spray out of the hot water dispensing spout when brewing starts. Wait until the cycle has ended before removing the hot water dispensing spout. HOT WATER 1 Press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button. Select ' Drinks' and scroll the menu to select ' Hot water'. Caution: Only select 'Hot water' in the menu when the hot water dispensing spout is installed. 2 Press the OK button to confirm. The machine starts dispensing a preset quantity of hot water. - To stop dispensing hot water, press the OK button or the hot water button. Note: If you don't stop the dispensing, the product stops automatically when it reaches the default quantity or the memorized quantity. Adjusting quantity and taste Saeco Adapting System Coffee 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 coffee beans. It regulates itself after brewing some coffees. Adjusting coffee and milk length You can adjust the quantity of beverage brewed according to your taste and to the size of the cups. 1 To adjust the length of espresso, press and hold the ESPRESSO button until the display shows the MEMO icon. - The machine enters the programming phase and starts to brew the selected beverage. ESPRESSO
26 English 2 Press the OK button when the cup contains the desired amount of espresso. - The tick on the display shows that the button is programmed: every time it is pressed, the machine will brew espresso in the amount set. - To set the length of espresso lungo, caffè crema, cappuccino and latte macchiato, follow the same procedure: press and hold the button of the beverage and press the OK button when the desired amount is in the cup. To adjust the length of milk-based coffee beverages, insert the milk carafe and save the milk volume first and then save the coffee volume. Length adjustment of special drinks 1 Press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button and select 'Drinks'. 2 Scroll the menu and select a special drink (ristretto, espresso double, flat white, baby cappuccino or milk froth) or hot water. 3 Keep the OK button pressed until the display shows the MEMO icon. 4 When the desired amount is in the cup, press the OK button again. To adjust the length of milk-based coffee beverages, insert the milk carafe and save the milk volume first and then save the coffee volume. The amount has now been programmed. Note: You can only save the set length for espresso double after the second grinding cycle has started and the OK button is backlighted. Adjusting coffee strength 1 2 3 4 5 To change the coffee strength, press the AROMA STRENGTH button. Each time you press the AROMA STRENGTH button, the aroma strength changes by one degree. The display shows the chosen strength, which will only be saved when brewing a coffee. 1 Very mild 2 Mild 3 Regular 4 Strong 5 Very strong Note: The machine will automatically dispense the correct quantity of coffee for each coffee strength. GROUND COFFEE is the last option in the coffee strength menu. Select this option to brew coffee with ground coffee. Use the measuring scoop integrated in the multifunctional tool supplied to dose the correct quantity of ground coffee. Note: The machine returns to the main screen and saves the chosen aroma strength when you brew a coffee. Adjusting the grinder settings You can adjust the grinder settings with the grinder adjustment key integrated into the handle of the multifunctional tool. At each setting
English 27 1 2 selected, the ceramic coffee grinder guarantees a perfectly even grind for every cup of coffee you brew. It preserves the full coffee aroma and delivers the perfect taste to every cup. Note: You can only adjust the grinder settings when the machine is grinding coffee beans. 1 Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout. 2 Open the lid of the bean hopper. 3 Press the ESPRESSO button. 4 When the grinder starts grinding, place the grinder adjustment key on the grinder adjustment knob (1). Push and turn to the left or to the right (2). - There are 10 different grinder settings you can choose from. The shorter the line, the stronger the coffee. The difference becomes noticeable after you have brewed 2 or 3 coffees at the new setting. Caution: Do not turn the grinder adjustment knob more than one notch at a time to prevent damage to the grinder. Maintenance and care Maintenance of your machine is important to prolong the life of your machine and to ensure optimum quality and taste of your coffee. Cleaning the drip tray and the coffee grounds container Perform the following actions while the machine is switched on: - When the display shows the 'empty coffee grounds container' icon, empty the coffee grounds container. - The drip tray is full when the drip tray full indicator pops up through the drip tray. Empty and clean the drip tray every day.
28 English 1 2 1 1 Press the release buttons on both sides of the drip tray (1) and pull the drip tray out of the machine (2). 2 Remove and empty the coffee grounds container. 3 Empty and rinse the drip tray under the tap. 4 Place the coffee grounds container back in the drip tray. 5 Slide the drip tray back into the machine until it locks into position with a click. Note: Make sure that the machine is still switched on when you remove the drip tray. If you switch off the machine before you remove the drip tray, the 'empty coffee grounds container' icon will be visible on the display when you switch on the machine again, even though the drip tray is empty. Cleaning the water tank 1 Remove the water tank from the machine and rinse it with fresh water periodically. 2 Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level indication and place it back in the machine. Cleaning the coffee compartments - Clean the bean hopper with a dry cloth once a month. - If necessary, clean the pre-ground coffee compartment with a dry cloth. Cleaning the brew group Weekly cleaning of the brew group 1 Switch off the machine and unplug it. 2 Remove the drip tray with the coffee grounds container. 3 Empty the drip tray and rinse it under the tap. 4 Empty the coffee grounds container and rinse it under a lukewarm tap. 5 Open the service door. 6 Press the PUSH button (1) and pull at the grip of the brew group to remove it from the machine (2). 1 2 7 Clean the coffee exit duct thoroughly with a spoon handle or with the multifunctional tool provided with the machine. Insert it as indicated in the figure.
English 29 8 Remove the coffee residues container, empty it and rinse it under a lukewarm tap. Let it dry and then reinsert it. 9 Rinse the brew group thoroughly with lukewarm water. Clean the upper filter carefully. Caution: Do not clean the brew group in the dishwasher and do not use washing-up liquid or a cleaning agent to clean it. This may cause the brew group to malfunction and may have a negative effect on the coffee taste. 10 Let the brew group air-dry thoroughly. Note: Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to prevent fibers from collecting inside the brew group. 11 Clean the inside of the machine with a soft damp cloth. 12 Before you slide the brew group back into the machine, make sure the two reference signs on the side match. If they do not match, perform the following step: - Make sure the lever is in contact with the base of the brew group. 13 Make sure that the locking hook of the brew group is in the correct position. - To position the hook correctly, push it upwards until it is in uppermost position.
30 English - The hook is not correctly positioned if it is still in bottommost position. 14 Slide the brew group back into the machine along the guiding rails on the sides until it locks into position with a click. Caution: Do not press the PUSH button. 15 Close the service door. Monthly cleaning of the brew group with the degreasing tablet - Perform this cleaning cycle after the machine has brewed 500 cups of coffee or once a month. - Use a degreasing tablet for this cleaning cycle. Caution: Only use degreasing tablets for cleaning. They do not have a descaling function. 1 Place a container under the coffee dispensing spout. 2 Press the AROMA STRENGTH button and select GROUND COFFEE. 3 Put a degreasing tablet in the pre-ground coffee compartment. 4 Press the CAFFÈ CREMA button. The machine dispenses water from the coffee dispensing spout. 5 When the progress bar has reached the middle, set the main switch on the back of the machine to OFF. 6 Let the degreasing solution work for approximately 15 minutes. 7 Set the main switch to ON. 8 Press the standby button. 9 Wait until the machine performs an automatic rinsing cycle. 10 Perform the 'Weekly cleaning of the brew group' procedure. 11 Remove the drip tray with the coffee grounds container. Empty the drip tray and the coffee grounds container and place them back in the machine. 12 Press the AROMA STRENGTH button and select GROUND COFFEE.. 13 Press the CAFFÈ CREMA button. The machine dispenses water from the coffee dispensing spout. 14 Repeat steps 12 and 13 twice. Discard the dispensed water. 15 To clean the drip tray, put a degreasing tablet in the drip tray and fill the drip tray up to two-thirds of its capacity with hot water. Let the degreasing tablet take effect for about 30 minutes. Then empty the drip tray and rinse it thoroughly. Monthly lubrication of the brew group Lubricate the brew group after the machine has brewed 500 cups of coffee or once a month. 1 Switch off the machine and unplug it. 2 Remove the brew group and rinse it under a lukewarm tap as described in section 'Weekly cleaning of the brew group'.
English 31 3 Apply some grease around the shaft in the bottom of the brew group. 4 Apply some grease to the rails on both sides (see figure). 5 Insert the brew group as described in section 'Weekly cleaning of the brew group'. Cleaning the milk carafe Daily cleaning of the milk carafe: Quick Clean After preparing a milk-based beverage, the carafe cleaning icon appears on the display. 1 When the carafe cleaning icon appears on the display, press the OK button if you want to perform a cleaning cycle. QUICK CLEAN 2 Place a container under the milk froth dispensing spout and pull out the milk froth dispensing spout. 3 Press the OK button to start dispensing hot water. To clean the milk carafe thoroughly, you have to do the following regularly: 1 Disassemble the top of the milk carafe.
32 English 2 Remove the lid of the milk carafe. 3 Lift the milk froth dispensing spout out of the top of the carafe. 4 Remove the suction tube from the milk froth dispensing spout. 5 Rinse the suction tube with lukewarm tap water thoroughly. Weekly cleaning of the milk carafe The milk froth dispensing spout consists of 5 components. Disassamble all components once a week to clean them. 1 2 4 3 1 Suction tube 2 Rubber support 3 Milk frother 4 Milk frother connection 5 Dispensing spout lid Disassembling the milk carafe 5 1 2 1 Press the release buttons on both sides of the top of the milk carafe (1) and lift the top off the milk carafe (2). 1 2 Turn the dispensing spout lid upside down and hold it firmly in your hand. Pull the suction tube off the rubber support.
English 33 1 2 3 Press the release buttons on the milk froth dispensing spout and remove the milk frother from the the rubber support. 4 Pull the milk frother connection out of the milk frother. 5 Rinse all components under a lukewarm tap. Tip: All detachable parts, except the carafe, can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Reassembling the milk carafe 1 To reassemble the milk froth dispensing spout, follow steps 2 to 4 of 'Disassembling the milk froth dispensing spout' in reverse order. 2 Place the milk froth dispensing spout back in the top of the milk carafe. 3 Place the top of the milk carafe back on the milk carafe. Note: Before you place the milk froth dispensing spout back in the top of the milk carafe, move the pin inside the top to the correct position. If this pin is not in the correct position, you cannot place the milk froth dispensing spout back in the top of the milk carafe. Monthly cleaning of the milk carafe Only use SAECO milk circuit cleaner CA6705 for this cleaning cycle.
MIN 34 English 1 MAX 2 MAX 1 Pour the contents of the milk circuit cleaner sachet in the milk carafe (1). Then fill the milk carafe with water up to the MAX level indication (2). 2 Insert the milk carafe into the machine and place a container under the milk froth dispensing spout. 3 Press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button, select ' Drinks' and scroll to milk froth. Press the OK button to start dispensing the cleaning solution. 4 Repeat step 3 until the milk carafe is empty. 5 When the carafe is empty, remove the container and the milk carafe from the machine. 6 Rinse the milk carafe thoroughly and fill it with fresh water up to the MAX level indication. 7 Insert the milk carafe into the machine. 8 Place the container under the milk froth dispensing spout. 9 Press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button and select 'milk froth' in the special drinks menu to start the carafe rinsing cycle. 10 Repeat step 9 until the milk carafe is empty. Note: never drink the solution dispensed during this step 11 Repeat step 6-10. 12 When the machine stops dispensing water, the cycle is finished. 13 Disassemble all the components and rinse them under a lukewarm tap. The machine is ready for use. Descaling procedure When the display asks 'Start descaling?', you need to descale the machine. If you do not descale the machine when this question appears on the display, the machine may stop working properly. In that case, repairs are not covered by the guarantee. Only use Saeco descaling solution to descale the machine. Saeco descaling solution is designed to ensure optimal performance of the machine. The use of other products may damage the machine and leave residues in the water. You can buy Saeco descaling solution in the online shop at www.shop.philips.com/service. The descaling procedure lasts 23 minutes and consists of a descaling cycle (20 minutes) and a rinsing cycle (3 minutes). You can pause the descaling or rinsing cycle by pressing the ESC button. To continue the descaling or rinsing cycle, press the OK button. Note: Do not remove the brew group during the descaling procedure. Warning: Do not drink the descaling solution or the water dispensed during the descaling procedure.
English 35 START DESCALING? 23 MIN MAX 1 When the display asks 'Start descaling?', press the OK button to start the descaling procedure. Note: You can press ESC to skip descaling. If you want to start the descaling procedure later, press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button, choose 'Menu', and scroll to select 'Descaling'. Press OK to confirm. 2 The display tells you to remove the AquaClean filter from the water tank (if present). Remove the filter and press the OK button to confirm. 3 The display tells you to empty the drip tray. Empty the drip tray and press the OK button to confirm. 4 The display tells you to insert the milk carafe. Fill the milk carafe with water halfway, insert the carafe and open the milk dispensing spout. Press the OK button to confirm. 5 Place a large container (1.5 l) under the coffee dispensing spout and press the OK button to confirm. MIN 1 2 MAX CLEAN CALC 6 Pour the descaling solution in the water tank. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the CALC CLEAN level indication. Place the water tank back in the machine. Press the OK button to confirm. - The first phase of the descaling cycle starts. The machine starts dispensing the descaling solution at intervals. CALC CLEAN DESCALING PHASE 1/2 20 MIN DESCALING PHASE 2/2 3 MIN - The display shows the descaling icon, the phase indication and the duration. This first phase takes 20 minutes. 7 Let the machine dispense the descaling solution until the water tank is empty. 8 Remove the water tank and rinse it. 9 Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the CALC CLEAN level indication. Place the water tank back in the machine and press OK. 10 Remove and rinse the milk carafe. Fill the milk carafe with water up to the MIN level indication. Insert the milk carafe into the machine and open the milk froth dispensing spout. 11 Remove and empty the container and place it back under the coffee dispensing spout. Press OK to confirm. 12 The second phase of descaling starts, which is a rinsing cycle. This phase takes 3 minutes. The display shows the rinsing icon and the duration of the phase. Note: If the water tank is not filled up to the CALC CLEAN level, the machine may require another rinsing cycle.
36 English DESCALING COMPLETED 13 Wait until the machine stops dispensing water. The descaling procedure is finished when the tick appears on the display. 14 Press the OK button to exit the descaling cycle. The machine starts heating up and performs the automatic rinsing cycle. 15 Remove and empty the container. 16 Perform the 'Weekly cleaning of the milk carafe' procedure to clean the milk carafe after descaling. 17 Clean the brew group by performing the 'Weekly brew group cleaning' cycle. 18 Install a new AquaClean filter in the water tank. Tip: Using the AquaClean filter reduces the need for descaling! What to do if the descaling procedure is interrupted Once the descaling procedure has started, you must complete it till the very end without switching off the machine. If the machine gets stuck during the cycle, you can exit the descaling procedure by pressing the standby button. If this occurs, or in case of a power failure or accidental disconnection of the cord, do the following: 1 Empty and rinse the water tank thoroughly. 2 Fill the water tank up to the CALC CLEAN level indication and switch the machine back on. The machine will heat up and perform an automatic rinsing cycle. 3 Before brewing any beverages, perform a manual rinsing cycle, see section 'Manual rinsing cycle'. Note: If the descaling procedure was not completed, the machine will require another descaling procedure as soon as possible. Warning icons and error codes Meaning of the warning icons Warning signals are displayed in red. Below you find a list of the warnings that may appear on the display and their meaning. - Fill the water tank with fresh water to the MAX level indication. ADD WATER
English 37 - The bean hopper is empty. Put new coffee beans in the bean hopper. ADD COFFEE - The brew group is not in the machine. Insert the group. - The hot water dispensing spout is not installed. Insert the hot water dispensing spout. INSERT WATER SPOUT - Insert the drip tray and close the service door. - The milk carafe is not installed. Insert the milk carafe into the machine. INSERT CARAFE
38 English - Remove the coffee grounds container and empty it. - There is too much powder in the brew group. Clean the brew group. 10 - If an error code is triggered, check the section 'Meaning of error codes' to see what the code on the display means and what you can do. The machine cannot be used when this icon is on the display. SUPPORT REQUIRED Meaning of error codes Error code Problem Cause Possible solution 1 Coffee grinder blocked Coffee exit duct clogged Clean the coffee exit duct thoroughly with the handle of the multifunctional tool or a spoon handle. 3-4 The brew group cannot be removed. The brew group is blocked by dirt or is not positioned correctly. Close the service door. Switch the machine off and back on again. Wait for the machine ready icon on the display and then remove the brew group.clean the brew group and make sure it is well greased. 5 Water circuit problem There is air in the water circuit. Remove the AquaClean filter and switch the machine off and on again. If the machine works, replace the filter.
English 39 Error code Problem Cause Possible solution Perform a manual rinsing cycle. Remove the water tank from the machine. Check the water tank compartment to check if there are any coffee beans on the bottom. Remove them. Switch the machine on and off. Other error codes Switch the machine off and switch it back on again after 30 seconds. Try this 2 or 3 times. If the above solutions do not help to remove the error code icon from the display and bring the machine back to normal working order, contact the Philips Saeco hotline. Contact details can be found in the warranty booklet or on www.saeco.com/support. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The machine does not switch on. The machine is in DEMO mode. The drip tray is quickly filled. The machine is disconnected or the main switch is in the OFF position. The standby button has been pressed for more than 8 seconds. This is normal. The machine uses water to rinse the internal circuit and brew group. Some water flows through the internal system directly into the drip tray. Check if the mains cord is inserted correctly. Make sure that the main switch is set in ON position. Switch the machine off and then on again using the main switch on the back of the machine. Empty the drip tray when the 'drip tray full' full indicator pops up through the drip tray cover. Place a cup under the dispensing spout to collect rinsing water. The coffee grounds container full icon remains displayed. The coffee grounds container was emptied while the machine was switched off. Always empty the coffee grounds container while the machine is ON. If the coffee grounds container is emptied while the machine is switched off, the coffee cycle counter is not reset. In that case, the 'empty coffee grounds container' message will stay on the display even though the container is not full.
40 English The brew group cannot be removed. The brew group cannot be inserted. The coffee grounds container was placed back too fast. The brew group is not positioned correctly. The coffee grounds container is not removed. The machine is still in the descaling process. The brew group is not in the correct position. Do not place back the coffee grounds container until the screen message prompts you to put it back. Close the service door. Switch the machine off and back on again. Wait for the machine ready screen to appear and then remove the brew group. Remove the coffee grounds container before removing the brew group. You cannot remove the brew group when the descaling process is active. First complete the descaling process and then remove the brew group. The brew group was not put in rest position before it was placed back. Make sure that the lever is in contact with the base of the brew group and that the hook of the brew group is in the correct position. The coffee has too little cream or is watery. The coffee is not hot enough. The grinder is set to a coarse setting. The brew group is dirty. The coffee exit duct is dirty. The coffee blend is not the correct one. The cups you use are cold. The temperature is set too low. Check the menu settings. You added milk. Reset the machine by switching it on and off. Place the drip tray and the coffee grounds container back. Leave the brew group out. Close the service door and switch the machine on and off. Then try to reinsert the brew group. Adjust the grinder to a finer setting. Clean the brew group. For thorough cleaning, follow the monthly cleaning procedure with the degreasing tablet. Clean the coffee exit duct thoroughly with the handle of the multifunctional tool or a spoon handle. Try another coffee blend. Preheat the cups by rinsing them with hot water. Set the temperature to high in the menu. Whether the milk you add is warm or cold, it will always decrease the temperature of the coffee to some extent.
English 41 The machine grinds the coffee beans, but coffee does not come out. The coffee comes out slowly. The milk does not froth. The grind is set too fine. The brew group is dirty. The coffee dispensing spout is dirty. The coffee exit duct is blocked. The grind is ground too finely. The brew group is dirty. The coffee exit duct is blocked. The machine circuit is blocked by limescale. The milk carafe is dirty or not inserted correctly. The milk froth dispensing spout has not been opened fully. The milk carafe is incompletely assembled. The type of milk used is not suitable for frothing. Adjust the grinder to a coarser setting. Clean the brew group. Clean the coffee dispensing spout and its holes with a pipe cleaner. Clean the coffee exit duct with the handle of the multifunctional tool or a spoon handle. Adjust the grinder to a coarser setting. Clean the brew group. Clean the coffee exit duct with the handle of the multifunctional tool or a spoon handle. Descale the machine. Clean the carafe and make sure that you position and insert it correctly. Check that the milk froth dispensing spout has been set in the correct position. Check that all the components have been assembled correctly. Different types of milk result in different amounts of froth and different froth qualities. We have tested the following milk types which proved to deliver a good milk froth result: semi-skimmed or full-fac cow's milk, soy milk and lactose-free milk. Other types of milk have not been tested and may result in a small amount of milk froth. The AquaClean filter cannot be activated as the tick does not appear on the display. A filter has just been activated. You have to dispense at least 10 cups (of 100ml each before you can activate a new filter. Be careful as you activate a new filter, the filter counter will increase automatically. The filter cannot be activated and the machine asks for descaling. You have already replaced 8 AquaClean filters. After 8 filter replacements you need to descale the machine. The filter has not been replaced in time after the AquaClean water filter signal started flashing. Descale your machine first and install the filter. Descale your machine first and install the filter.