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USER MANUAL
Type HD8966
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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 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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Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco GranBaristo
full automatic coffee machine!
To fully benefit from the support that Saeco offers, please
This user manual applies to HD8966.
The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coffees using
whole coffee beans, and it is supplied with a milk carafe so
you can prepare your perfect Cappuccino or Latte Macchiato
in a quick and easy way. In this user manual you will find all
the information you need to install, use, clean and descale
your machine.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT..................................................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................4
Warning ....................................................................................................................................................4
Caution .....................................................................................................................................................6
Compliance with Standards ......................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 8
Product Overview......................................................................................................................................8
General Description...................................................................................................................................9
PREPARING FOR USE.......................................................................................10
Machine Packaging.................................................................................................................................10
Machine Installation ...............................................................................................................................10
USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME ........................................................12
Language Selection.................................................................................................................................12
Automatic Rinse/Cleaning Cycle..............................................................................................................13
Manual Rinse Cycle..................................................................................................................................14
Measuring and Programming Water Hardness........................................................................................17
“INTENZA+”Water Filter Installation ......................................................................................................19
Replacing the “INTENZA+”Water Filter...................................................................................................22
CHANGING COFFEE BEANS ...............................................................................23
Removing the Coffee Bean Hopper..........................................................................................................23
Inserting the Coffee Bean Hopper ...........................................................................................................24
Coffee Emptying Cycle.............................................................................................................................26
Profile Selection......................................................................................................................................28
ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................29
Coffee Profile...........................................................................................................................................29
Enabling a New Profile............................................................................................................................29
Disabling a User Profile ...........................................................................................................................30
Saeco Adapting System...........................................................................................................................32
Adjusting the Ceramic Coffee Grinder .....................................................................................................32
Adjusting the Aroma (Coffee Strength) ...................................................................................................33
Adjusting the Dispensing Spout ..............................................................................................................34
Adjusting the Coffee Quantity ................................................................................................................35
BREWING COFFEE ...........................................................................................36
Coffee Brewing Using Coffee Beans ........................................................................................................36
Coffee Brewing Using Pre-Ground Coffee ................................................................................................37
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MILK CARAFE..................................................................................................39
Filling the Milk Carafe .............................................................................................................................39
Inserting the Milk Carafe.........................................................................................................................40
Removing the Milk Carafe .......................................................................................................................40
Emptying the Milk Carafe........................................................................................................................41
BREWING MILK-BASED BEVERAGES .................................................................42
Adjusting the Milk-Based Product Length...............................................................................................45
SPECIAL BEVERAGES .......................................................................................47
Hot Water................................................................................................................................................47
Adjusting the Hot Water Dispensing........................................................................................................49
Special Beverages Menu for Brewing Other Beverages............................................................................50
Adjusting the Other Beverages Quantity for the Menu “Special Beverages” ............................................51
BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING .............................................................................52
Aroma .....................................................................................................................................................53
Coffee Quantity .......................................................................................................................................53
Temperature............................................................................................................................................53
Taste........................................................................................................................................................54
Milk Quantity ..........................................................................................................................................54
HOT WATER PROGRAMMING............................................................................54
Water Quantity........................................................................................................................................54
Temperature............................................................................................................................................55
RESTORING BEVERAGE PARAMETERS ...............................................................55
MACHINE PROGRAMMING ...............................................................................56
Water settings.........................................................................................................................................56
Language Settings ..................................................................................................................................57
Stand-by Settings ...................................................................................................................................57
Factory Settings ......................................................................................................................................58
STATISTICS .....................................................................................................58
MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................59
Descaling ................................................................................................................................................59
Brew Group Cleaning Cycle......................................................................................................................59
Cleaning of the Carafe.............................................................................................................................60
Coffee Circuit Cleaning ............................................................................................................................60
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................61
Daily Cleaning of the Machine.................................................................................................................61
Daily Cleaning of the Water Tank.............................................................................................................63
Daily Cleaning of the Milk Carafe.............................................................................................................63
Weekly Cleaning of the Machine .............................................................................................................66
Weekly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe.........................................................................................................66
Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group ........................................................................................................68
Monthly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe .......................................................................................................71
Monthly Lubrication of the Brew Group ..................................................................................................75
Monthly Cleaning of the Brew Group with “Coffee Oil Remover”.............................................................76
Weekly cleaning of the coffee bean hopper, the tray and the compartment ...........................................79
DESCALING.....................................................................................................80
DISPLAY MESSAGES ........................................................................................84
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................86
ENERGY SAVING..............................................................................................89
Stand-by .................................................................................................................................................89
Disposal ..................................................................................................................................................90
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................91
WARRANTY AND SERVICE ................................................................................91
Warranty.................................................................................................................................................91
Service ....................................................................................................................................................91
ORDERING MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS ..............................................................92
MACHINE ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................93
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IMPORTANT
Safety Instructions
This machine is equipped with safety features. Nevertheless
read the safety instructions carefully and only use the ma-
chine as described in these instructions to avoid accidental
injury or damage.
Keep this user manual for future reference.
The term WARNING and this icon warn against possible
severe injuries, danger to life and/or damage to the machine.
The term CAUTION and this icon warn against slight
injuries and/or damage to the machine.
This icon requests to read carefully this instruction manual,
before performing any use or maintenance operation.
Warning
• Connect the machine to a wall socket with a voltage
matching the technical specifications of the machine.
• 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).
• Never direct the hot water jet towards body parts: danger
of burns!
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
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• Remove the mains plug from the wall 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
centre authorised by Philips to avoid a hazard.
• The machine should not be used by children younger than
8 years old.
• The machine can be used by children of 8 years and
upwards if they have previously been instructed on the
correct use of the machine and made aware of the associ-
ated dangers or if they are supervised by an adult.
• Cleaning and maintenance should not be carried out by
children unless they are more than 8 years old and super-
vised by an adult.
• Keep the machine and its power cord out of reach of chil-
dren under 8 years old.
• The machine may be used by persons with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities or lacking sufficient
experience and/or skills if they have previously been
instructed on the correct use of the machine and made
aware of the associated dangers or if they are supervised
by an adult.
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• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the machine.
• Never insert fingers or other objects into the coffee
grinder.
Caution
• The machine is for household use only and is not intended
for use in environments such as canteens, staff kitchens of
shops, offices, farms or other work environments.
• Always put the machine on a flat 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 coffee beans into the coffee bean hopper. If
ground coffee, instant coffee or any other substance is put
in the coffee 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 fill the water tank. Use
only cold non sparkling drinking water.
• Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners.
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 warranty!
• Do not keep the machine at temperature below 0 °C.
Residue water in the heating system may freeze and cause
damage.
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• 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.
Compliance with Standards
The machine complies with art.13 of the Italian Legislative
Decree dated 25 July 2005, no. 151 “Implementation of the
Directives 2005/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC on the
restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electri-
cal and electronic equipment, as well as waste disposal”.
This machine complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC.
This Philips appliance complies with all the applicable stand-
ards and regulations relating to the exposure to electromag-
netic fields.
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INSTALLATION
Product Overview
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General Description
1a. Coffee bean hopper
1b. Coffee bean hopper tray
1c. Coffee bean hopper lid
2. Cup-warming surface
3. Water tank + lid
4. Coffee bean hopper locking/removal selector
5. Pre-ground coffee compartment
6. Service door button
7. Control panel
8. Removable dispensing spout
9. Service door
10. Brew group locking/removal handle
11. Drip tray (internal)
12. Coffee grounds drawer
13. Brew group
14. Full drip tray indicator
15. Cup holder grill
16. Drip tray (external)
17. Water dispensing spout (removable)
18. Milk carafe
19. Power cord socket
20. Power button
21. Pre-ground coffee measuring scoop / grinder adjustment key
22. Power cord
23. Cleaning brush
24. Grease for the brew group
25. Water hardness test strip
26. Espresso Macchiato button
27. Cappuccino button
28. "ESC" button
29. LCD Display
30. "UP" button
31. Espresso button
32. Café Crème button
33. Latte Macchiato button
34. Hot Milk button
35. "MENU" button
36. "OK" button
37. “Special beverages”button
38. "Aroma" - Pre-ground coffee button
39. "DOWN" button
40. Stand-by button
41. Coffee button
42. American Coffee button
43. Protection lid
44. Coffee Oil Remover (to be purchased separately)
45. Descaling solution (to be purchased separately)
46. INTENZA+ water filter
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PREPARING FOR USE
Machine Packaging
The original packaging has been designed and constructed to protect the
machine during transport. We recommend keeping the packaging material
for possible future transport.
Machine Installation
1 Remove the drip tray with grill and the carafe from the packaging.
2 Remove the machine from the packaging.
3 For best use, it is recommended to:
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Choose a safe, level surface, where there will be no danger of over-
turning the machine or being injured.
Choose a location that is sufficiently well-lit, clean and near an eas-
ily reachable socket.
Allow for a minimum distance from the sides of the machine as
shown in the illustration.
4 Insert the drip tray (external) with grill into the machine. Make sure it is
correctly placed.
Note:
The drip tray collects the water that comes out of the dispensing spout
during each rinse/self-cleaning cycle, as well as coffee that might be spilled
during beverage brewing. Empty and wash the drip tray daily and each
time the full drip tray indicator is raised.
Caution:
NEVER remove the drip tray when the machine has just been turned
on. Wait a couple of minutes for the machine to carry out a rinse/self-
cleaning cycle.
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5 Lift the left outer lid.
6 Remove the water tank by using the handle incorporated on the inner
lid.
7 Rinse the water tank with fresh water.
8 Fill the tank with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level and place it
back into the machine. Make sure it is fully inserted.
Caution:
Never fill the water tank with warm, hot, sparkling water or any other
liquid, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine.
9 Remove the coffee bean hopper lid. Slowly pour in the coffee beans.
Note:
The coffee bean hopper contains a tray which vibrates during grinding.
This supports the flow of beans into the grinder.
Caution:
Only coffee beans must be put into the coffee bean hopper. Ground
coffee, instant coffee, caramelized coffee or any other object may
damage the machine.
10 Put the lid back on the coffee bean hopper.
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11 Insert the plug into the socket located on the back of the machine.
12 Insert the plug on the other end of the power cord into a wall socket
with suitable power voltage.
13 Switch the power button on the back of the machine to “I”to turn on
the machine.
USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME
When using the machine for the first time, the following activities need to
happen:
1) You have to select the language.
2) The machine will perform an automatic rinse/cleaning cycle.
3) You need to initiate a manual rinse cycle.
Language Selection
At first start up, the language must be selected.
1 The following display is shown. Select the desired language by press-
ing the scrolling buttons “ ”or “ ”.
LANGUAGE
ITALIANO
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
2 Press the “ ”button to confirm.
LANGUAGE
ITALIANO
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
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3 The machine is in warm-up phase.
HEATING UP…
Automatic Rinse/Cleaning Cycle
When warm-up is complete, the machine automatically performs a rinse/
self-cleaning cycle of the internal circuit with fresh water. This takes less
than a minute.
1 Place a container under the dispensing spout to catch the small
amount of water which will be dispensed.
2 The following display is shown. Wait for the cycle to finish automati-
cally.
RINSING
Note:
To stop dispensing, press the “
”button.
3 When the above steps are complete, the machine shows this display.
You can now perform the manual rinse cycle.
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Manual Rinse Cycle
You need to perform a rinse cycle when using the machine for the first
time. During this process, the coffee brewing cycle is activated and fresh
water flows through the dispensing spout. This takes a few minutes.
1 Place a container under the dispensing spout.
2 Check that the machine shows this display.
REGULAR
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Press the " " button to enter the aroma selection menu.
4 To select the pre-ground coffee brewing function, press the “ ”or
”scrolling button until the “ ”icon is displayed.
GROUND COFFEE
“
Note:
Do not add pre-ground coffee into the compartment.
FFEE
5 Press the “
”button.
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6 When choosing the product, the machine asks you to confirm that the
ground coffee has been inserted.
Press the “ ”button
dispensing spout.
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The machine will start dispensing water from the
INSERT
PREGROUND COFFEE
AND PRESS OK
7 When the dispensing is complete, empty the container and place it
back under the water dispensing spout.
8 Press the “
”button.
9 Press the “ ”button.
SPECIAL BEVERAGES
HOT WATER
RISTRETTO
ESPRESSO MILD
ESPRESSO INTENSE
10 Press the “ ”button. At the end of the warm-up phase the machine
HOT WATER
starts dispensing water.
INSERT
WATER SPOUT
11 At the end of the operation, remove and empty the container.
12 Repeat the steps from 8 to 11 until the water tank is empty, then go on
to step 13.
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13 At the end, fill the water tank again up to the MAX level. Now the ma-
chine is ready for coffee brewing.
This icon will be displayed.
Note:
When you haven’t used the machine for 2 or more weeks, the machine
will automatically perform an automatic rinse/self-cleaning cycle after you
switch it on. Following this, you need to initiate a manual rinse cycle as
described above.
The automatic rinse/self-cleaning cycle is also initiated when the machine
has been in stand-by mode, or switched off , for more than 15 minutes.
At the end of the cycle, it is possible to brew the products.
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Measuring and Programming Water Hardness
Water hardness measuring is very important in order to define the machine
descaling frequency and to install the “INTENZA+”water filter (for more
details on the water filter, see next chapter).
To measure the water hardness follow the steps below:
1 Immerse the water hardness test strip (supplied with the machine) in
water for 1 second.
Note:
The test strip can only be used for one single measurement.
2 Wait for one minute.
3 Check how many squares have changed to red, then consult this table.
Note:
The numbers on the water hardness test strip correspond to the water
hardness adjustment settings.
More precisely:
1 = 1 (very soft water)
2 = 2 (soft water)
3 = 3 (hard water)
4 = 4 (very hard water)
The letters correspond to the references that are located at the base of the
“INTENZA+”water filter (see next chapter).
4 Press the “
”button to access the machine main menu.
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Press the “ ”button to select “SETTINGS”.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
Press “ ”to confirm.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
Press “ ”to confirm “WATER” selection.
SETTINGS
WATER
LANGUAGE
STAND-BY
RESTORE TO DEFAULT
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Press “ ”to confirm “HARDNESS” selection.
WATER
HARDNESS
ENABLE FILTER
ACTIVATE FILTER
Note:
The machine is supplied with a standard water hardness setting, suitable
for most types of water.
9 Press the “ ”button to increase the value or the “ ”button to
HARDNESS
decrease the value.
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10 Press the “ ”button to confirm the setting.
11 Press the “
”button to exit the programming menu. Now the ma-
chine is ready to brew.
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“INTENZA+”Water Filter Installation
We recommend you to install the “INTENZA+”water filter as this prevents
limescale build-up in your machine and preserves a more intense aroma of
your coffee.
Water is a crucial part of every coffee, so it is very important to always have
it professionally filtered. Using the “INTENZA+”water filter will prevent
mineral deposits from building up and improve your water quality.
1 Remove the “INTENZA+” water filter from its packaging, immerse it ver-
tically (with the opening positioned upwards) in cold water and gently
press the sides so as to let the air bubbles out.
2 Set the “INTENZA+” water filter according to the measurements per-
formed (see previous chapter) and indicated on the base of the filter:
A = soft water – equals 1 or 2 on the test strip
B = hard water (standard) – equals 3 on the test strip
C = very hard water – equals 4 on the test strip
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Press the “
”button to access the machine main menu.
Press the “ ”button to select “SETTINGS”.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
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Press “ ”to confirm.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
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Press “ ”to confirm “WATER” selection.
SETTINGS
WATER
LANGUAGE
STAND-BY
RESTORE TO DEFAULT
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Press the “ ”button to select “ACTIVATE FILTER”.
WATER
HARDNESS
ENABLE FILTER
ACTIVATE FILTER
Press “ ”to confirm.
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Press “ ”to confirm.
ACTIVATE FILTER
ACTIVATE FILTER?
Note:
To exit activation, press the "
" button.
10 Remove the small white filter from the water tank and store it in a dry
place.
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11 Put the “INTENZA+” water filter into the empty water tank. Press it
down until it cannot move any further.
12 Fill the tank with fresh water up to the MAX level and place it back into
the machine.
13 Press “ ”to confirm.
ACTIVATE FILTER
INSERT FILTER.
FILL THE TANK
14 Check that the water dispensing spout is correctly installed.
15 Press “ ”to confirm.
ACTIVATE FILTER
INSERT
WATER SPOUT
16 Place a container under the hot water dispensing spout.
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17 Press “ ”to confirm.
ACTIVATE FILTER
PLACE A CONTAINER
UNDER THE
WATER SPOUT
18 The machine starts dispensing water. This screen will be displayed.
ACTIVATE FILTER
19 When the machine stops dispensing, remove and empty the container.
Now the machine is ready to brew.
In this way the machine has been programmed to inform the user of
the need to replace the “INTENZA+”water filter.
Replacing the “INTENZA+”Water Filter
When the “INTENZA+”water filter needs to be replaced with a new one, the
following icon is displayed.
1 Replace the filter as described in the previous chapter.
2 The machine is now programmed to manage a new filter.
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WATER
Note:
HARDNESS
If the filter is already installed and you want to remove, but not replace it,
select the “ENABLE FILTER”option and set it on OFF.
ENABLE FILTER
ACTIVATE FILTER
If there is no “INTENZA+”water filter installed, insert the small white filter
previously removed into the water tank.
CHANGING COFFEE BEANS
The machine comes with a removable coffee bean hopper so you can
switch easily from one type of coffee bean to another and enjoy a different
coffee taste.
Note:
You can buy an additional coffee bean hopper as accessory (CA6807).
To preserve their taste, you can store coffee beans in the bean hopper in
the refrigerator.
Removing the Coffee Bean Hopper
To remove the coffee bean hopper follow the steps below:
1 Switch the selector to the “ ”position.
Caution:
It may happen that the selector can not be switched as it is blocked by
coffee beans. In this case move the selector back and forth repeatedly
until the beans are released.
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2 Lift the sides of the coffee bean hopper with both hands as shown in
the image.
Caution:
Do not remove the coffee bean hopper in a different way to avoid spill-
ing coffee beans.
3 After removal put the protection lid on the machine.
Note:
INSERT
If a coffee product is requested without the coffee bean hopper inserted,
the following icon will appear. You need to insert the coffee bean hopper
first.
BEAN CONTAINER
Inserting the Coffee Bean Hopper
To insert the coffee bean hopper follow the steps below:
1 Remove the protection cover from the machine.
2 Switch the selector to the “ ”position.
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3 Remove any beans from the coffee bean hopper compartment.
4 Insert the coffee bean hopper into its compartment as shown on the
figure.
5 Switch the selector to the “ ”position.
Warning:
Please be aware that when you change coffee beans and switch to
decaffeinated coffee, still some caffeine traces might be present even
after having run the emptying cycle.
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Coffee Emptying Cycle
When you switch from a type of coffee beans to another changing the
coffee bean hopper, it is recommended to clean the coffee duct, in order to
fully taste the new blend aroma. For this follow the steps below.
1 Fill the coffee bean hopper or replace it with a new hopper.
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Press the “
”button to access the machine main menu.
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Press the “ ”button to select “MAINTENANCE”.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
Press “ ”to confirm.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
5 Press the " " button to select “COFFEE EMPTYING’”.
6
Press “ ”to confirm.
MAINTENANCE
DESCALING
BREW GROUP CLEANING
CARAFE CLEANING
COFFEE EMPTYING
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Press “ ”to confirm.
COFFEE EMPTYING
START EMPTYING
COFFEE CYCLE?
8 The machine performs a grinding cycle without brewing coffee.
COFFEE EMPTYING
9 Now the machine is ready to brew.
Note:
If you have not emptied the coffee duct and grinder, you need to brew at
least two coffees before you can taste the new coffee beans.
Warning:
Please be aware that when you change coffee beans and switch to
decaffeinated coffee, still some caffeine traces might be present even
after having run the cleaning cycle.
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Profile Selection
This function allows you to optimize products brewing according to the
coffee blend just inserted into the machine or personal preferences.
1 Press the “ ”button or the “ ”button to select the profiles stored
in the machine.
You can choose between 3 coffee profiles, optimized according to the
beans used:
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The SAECO Blend profile, optimized for an Arabica and Robusta blend.
The Robusta profile, optimized for Robusta coffee beans.
ROBUSTA
The Arabica profile, optimized for Arabica coffee beans.
ARABICA
Note:
The machine also allows you to create 3 additional user profiles, to custom-
ise the beverages according to personal preferences. Refer to the “Enabling
a New Profile”chapter.
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ADJUSTMENTS
The machine allows for certain adjustments so that you can brew the best
tasting coffee possible.
Coffee Profile
The machine allows to accommodate the individual preferences and set-
tings of up to 6 different profiles.
The machine has 3 preset profiles, modelled on the various types of coffee
on the market. The default one is indicated by the icon on the left.
You can create 3 additional profiles, which can be entirely customized. For
a quick reference, users are represented by a unique icon, which has to be
selected during programming.
Enabling a New Profile
1 Press the “
”button to access the machine main menu.
2 Press “ ”to confirm.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
3
Press the “ ”button to select “ENABLE PROFILE”.
COFFEE PROFILES
ARABICA
ROBUSTA
ENABLE PROFILE
DISABLE PROFILE
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4 Press “ ”to confirm.
COFFEE PROFILES
ARABICA
ROBUSTA
ENABLE PROFILE
DISABLE PROFILE
5 Press the “ ”button or the “ ”button to select the desired profile,
which will be represented by a unique icon.
ENABLE PROFILE
USER 1 =
USER 2 =
USER 3 =
Note:
When a profile has already been enabled, is not displayed in the possible
options.
6 Press “ ”to confirm.
7 Now you can customise the beverages (see the “Beverage Program-
ming”chapter).
USER 1
ESPRESSO
CAFE' CRE'ME
COFFEE
AMERICAN COFFEE
Disabling a User Profile
You can disable an already enabled user profile, but not the preset profiles.
Note:
In this case, all the profile settings are kept in the memory but are not dis-
played. The respective icon is now available again in the enabling options.
To enable the profile again, refer to the “Enabling a New Profile”section.
1 Press the “
”button to access the machine main menu.
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2 Press “ ”to confirm.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
3
Press the “ ”button to select “DISABLE PROFILE”.
COFFEE PROFILES
ARABICA
USER 1
ENABLE PROFILE
DISABLE PROFILE
4 Press the " " button to select the profile to disable. Press the "
button to confirm. The profile is now disabled.
"
DISABLE PROFILE
USER 1
Note:
In this display all the profiles enabled earlier on will be shown. Only the
selected profile will be disabled.
5 The following display is shown.
COFFEE PROFILES
ARABICA
ROBUSTA
ENABLE PROFILE
DISABLE PROFILE
6 Press the “
”button to exit the programming menu. Now the ma-
chine is ready to brew.
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Saeco Adapting System
Coffee is a natural product and its characteristics may change according to
its origin, blend and roast. The machine is equipped with a self-adjusting
system that allows the use of all types of coffee beans available on the
market except for caramelized and flavoured coffee beans.
The machine automatically adjusts itself after brewing several cups of cof-
fee to optimize the extraction of the coffee.
Adjusting the Ceramic Coffee Grinder
Ceramic coffee grinders always guarantee accurate and perfect grinding
and coarseness for every coffee speciality.
This technology provides for full aroma preservation, delivering the truly
Italian taste in every cup.
Warning:
The ceramic coffee grinder contains moving parts that may be danger-
ous. Do not insert fingers or other objects. Only adjust the ceramic
coffee grinder using the grinder adjustment key.
You can adjust the ceramic grinders to set the coffee grinding to your
personal taste.
1 Remove the coffee bean hopper as shown in the section “Removing
the Coffee Bean Hopper”.
2 Press and turn the grinder adjustment knob under the coffee bean
hopper one notch at a time. Use the coffee grinder adjustment key
provided with the machine. You will taste the difference after brewing
2-3 cups of coffee.
Warning:
Do not turn the coffee grinder more than one notch at the time to
prevent damage.
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3 The reference marks in the coffee bean hopper compartment indicate
the grind setting. There are 5 different grind settings to choose from
position 1 for coarse grind - lighter taste to position 2 for fine grind -
bolder taste.
When you adjust the ceramic coffee grinder to a finer setting, your coffee
will taste stronger. For a milder coffee taste, adjust the ceramic coffee
grinder to a coarser setting.
1
2
Adjusting the Aroma (Coffee Strength)
The machine allows you to adjust the right quantity of ground coffee
for each product. The standard adjustment for each product can be set
in the “COFFEE PROFILES”(see the “Beverage Programming”chapter,
“STRENGTH”option).
1 To temporarily change the quantity of ground coffee, press the
button on the control panel.
“
”
Note:
Selection must be made prior to selecting coffee.
2
Press the “ ”or “ ”scrolling button until the desired aroma is dis-
played. Then select the beverage.
= very mild aroma
= mild aroma
VERY STRONG
= regular aroma
= strong aroma
= very strong aroma
= extra strong aroma
= ground coffee
Note:
This function remains active for 30 seconds. Then the machine resets the
selection and goes back to the earlier status.
Note:
It is not possible to choose the aroma for the “Energy coffee”, “Espresso
Intense”and “Espresso Mild”Special products.
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Adjusting the Dispensing Spout
The height of the dispensing spout can be adjusted to better fit the dimen-
sions of the cups that you wish to use.
Move the dispensing spout up or down with your fingers to adjust its
height as shown in the image.
The recommended positions are:
For the use of small cups.
For the use of large cups.
For the use of glasses for the Latte Macchiato.
Note:
This is possible by moving the dispensing spout towards the machine.
Two cups can be placed under the dispensing spout to brew two coffees at
the same time.
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Adjusting the Coffee Quantity
The machine allows you to adjust the amount of brewed coffee or milk ac-
cording to your taste and the size of your cups.
Each time the Espresso “
the American Coffee “
”, the Café Crème “
”buttons are pressed, the machine brews a preset
”, the Coffee “
”and
amount of product. Each button may be individually programmed for a
specific brew setting.
The following procedure describes the Espresso “
ming.
”button program-
1 Place a cup under the dispensing spout.
2 Press and hold the Espresso “
”button until the “MEMO” icon
appears on the display, then release the button. The machine is now in
programming mode.
ESPRESSO
MEMO
The machine starts brewing coffee.
3 Press the Espresso “
”button as soon as the desired amount of cof-
”button is programmed; each time it is pressed,
ESPRESSO
fee is reached.
MEMO
Now the Espresso “
the machine will brew the same amount of espresso that was just pro-
grammed.
Note:
Follow the same steps to perform the programming of the Café Crème “
”, C o ff ee “
”and American Coffee “
”buttons.
Once the desired amount is reached, press the selected brew button again
to stop brewing.
You can also adjust the beverage length in the “COFFEE PROFILES”(see
the “Beverage Programming”chapter, “COFFEE AMOUNT”option).
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BREWING COFFEE
Before brewing the coffee, make sure that there are no warnings shown on
the display, and that the water tank and coffee bean hopper are filled.
Coffee Brewing Using Coffee Beans
1 Place 1 or 2 cups under the dispensing spout.
2 Press the “
Crème, the “
can Coffee.
”button for an Espresso, the “
”button for a Coffee or the “
”button for a Café
”button for an Ameri-
3 To brew 1 cup of coffee, press the desired button once. The following
display is shown.
ESPRESSO
4 To brew 2 cups of coffee, press the desired button twice consecutively.
The following display is shown.
2 x ESPRESSO
Note:
In this operating mode, the machine automatically grinds and doses the
proper amount of coffee.
5 After the prebrewing cycle, coffee begins to pour out of the dispensing
spout.
ESPRESSO
6 Coffee brewing automatically stops when the preset level is reached;
press the same button that you pressed to start brewing to stop it
earlier.
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Coffee Brewing Using Pre-Ground Coffee
This function allows you to use pre-ground and decaffeinated coffee.
With the pre-ground coffee function you can only brew one coffee at a
time.
1 Place a cup under the dispensing spout.
REGULAR
2
Press the " " button to enter the aroma selection menu.
GROUND COFFEE
3
To select the pre-ground coffee brewing function, press the
“
”or
“
”
scrolling button until the
“
”icon is displayed.
4 Press the “
Crème or the “
”button for an Espresso, the “
”button for a Coffee.
”button for a Café
5 When choosing the product, the machine asks you to confirm that the
ground coffee has been inserted.
INSERT
PREGROUND COFFEE
AND PRESS OK
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6 Open the pre-ground coffee compartment lid.
7 Add one measuring scoop of pre-ground coffee into the compartment.
Use only the measuring scoop supplied with the machine. Then close
the pre-ground coffee compartment lid.
Warning:
Add only pre-ground coffee to the pre-ground coffee compartment.
Other substances and objects may cause severe damage to the ma-
chine. This repair is not covered by your warranty!
8 Press the “ ”button
After the prebrewing cycle, coffee begins to pour
.
out of the dispensing spout.
INSERT
PREGROUND COFFE
AND PRESS OK
9 Coffee brewing automatically stops when the preset level is reached;
press the same selected beverage button that you pressed previously
to stop it earlier.
After brewing, the machine returns to the main menu.
Repeat the steps described above to brew more coffees using pre-ground
coffee.
Note:
If no pre-ground coffee is poured into the compartment, only water will be
dispensed.
If the dose is excessive or 2 or more measuring scoops have been added,
the machine will discharge the excess ground coffee into the coffee
grounds drawer.
It is not possible to memorize the brewing length with ground coffee.
Note:
This function remains active for 30 seconds. Then the machine resets the
selection and goes back to the earlier status.
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MILK CARAFE
This chapter explains how to use the milk carafe to prepare milk-based
beverages.
Note:
Before using the milk carafe, clean it thoroughly as described in the “Clean-
ing and Maintenance”chapter.
We recommend filling it with cold milk (approx. 5 °C).
Warning:
Fill the carafe with milk for brewing beverages and with water for
cleaning only.
Filling the Milk Carafe
The milk carafe can be filled before use or even during use.
1 Lift the carafe lid as shown in the figure.
2 Pour the milk into the milk carafe: the milk level must be between the
minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) level indicator shown on the
milk carafe. Put the carafe lid back on.
3 The milk carafe is now ready to use.
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Inserting the Milk Carafe
1 If installed, remove the water dispensing spout as shown in the figure:
-
-
Press the two buttons on the side to unlock it and lift it slightly.
Pull the water dispensing spout to remove it.
1
2
2 Slightly tilt the milk carafe. Insert it all the way into the guides of the
machine.
3 Push the carafe towards the bottom while rotating at the same time,
until it is locked at the drip tray.
Do not use force while inserting the carafe.
Removing the Milk Carafe
1 Rotate the carafe upwards until it releases from the insert in the drip
tray. Then remove it.
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Emptying the Milk Carafe
1 Press the release buttons to remove the top of the carafe.
2 Lift the top of the carafe. Empty the milk carafe and clean it properly.
Note:
After each use, clean the milk carafe as described in the “Cleaning and
Maintenance”chapter.
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BREWING MILK-BASED BEVERAGES
Warning:
Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of
milk and steam. Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the
milk carafe.
The buttons to prepare automatically an Espresso Macchiato “ ”, a Cap-
puccino “ ”, a Latte Macchiato “ ”and a Hot Milk “ ”are displayed on
the control panel.
The procedure for brewing a Cappuccino “ ”is shown as an example.
1 Fill the milk carafe with milk. The level must be between the minimum
(MIN) and maximum (MAX) indication on the milk carafe. Put the carafe
lid back on.
Note:
Use cold (~5 °C / 41°F) milk with a protein content of at least 3% to ensure
optimum results when preparing a cappuccino. Whole milk or skimmed
milk may be used depending on individual taste.
2 Insert the carafe into the machine.
3
Pull out the milk carafe dispenser to the right up to the “
”icon.
Note:
If the milk carafe dispenser has not been pulled all the way out, steam may
escape and the milk may not be properly frothed.
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4 Place a cup under the dispensing spout.
5 Press the Cappuccino “
”button to start the brewing procedure.
6 The machine reminds you to insert the carafe and pull out the dispens-
ing spout.
CAPPUCCINO
INSERT THE CARAFE
WITH THE SPOUT
OPEN
7 The machine grinds the predefined quantity of coffee.
CAPPUCCINO
8 This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine.
CAPPUCCINO
9 The machine starts dispensing milk. To stop the dispensing process,
press the same selected beverage button that you pressed previously.
The dispensing will stop in a few seconds.
CAPPUCCINO
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10 Once the milk froth has been dispensed, the machine brews the coffee.
To stop the brewing process, press the same selected beverage button
that you pressed previously.
CAPPUCCINO
11 Insert the milk carafe dispenser back into position, scrolling it up to the
"
" icon.
Note:
After using the milk carafe, clean it as described in the "Cleaning and Main-
tenance" chapter.
Note:
Follow the same steps to prepare an Espresso Macchiato “ ”, a Latte
Macchiato “ ”or a Hot Milk “ ”. When you reach step 5, press the desired
product button.
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Adjusting the Milk-Based Product Length
Every time the Espresso Macchiato “ ”, the Cappuccino “ ”, the Latte
Macchiato “ ”and the Hot Milk “ ”buttons are pressed, the machine
brews a preset amount of selected beverage into the cup.
The machine allows you to adjust the amount of each beverage according
to your taste and the size of your cups.
The procedure for programming a Cappuccino “ ”is shown as an exam-
ple.
1 Fill the carafe with milk and insert it in the machine.
2
Pull out the milk carafe dispenser to the right up to the “
a cup under the dispensing spout.
”icon. Place
3 Press and hold the Cappuccino “
”button until this display is shown,
then release the button. The machine reminds you to insert the carafe
and pull out the dispensing spout. The machine is now in program-
ming mode.
CAPPUCCINO
INSERT THE CARAFE
WITH THE SPOUT
OPEN
4 The machine grinds the predefined quantity of coffee.
CAPPUCCINO
MEMO
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5 This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine.
CAPPUCCINO
6 When the machine displays this icon, the machine starts to dispense
milk froth into the cup. Once the desired amount of milk froth is
reached, press the same selected beverage button that you pressed
previously. The brewing will stop in a few seconds.
CAPPUCCINO
MEMO
Note:
If you are dispensing a Hot Milk “ ”, the dispensing process ends with step
six.
7 Once the milk froth has been dispensed, the machine starts brew-
ing the coffee. When the desired quantity is reached, press the same
selected beverage button that you pressed previously.
CAPPUCCINO
MEMO
Now the Cappuccino “
”button is programmed. Every time it is pressed,
the machine will brew the same amount of cappuccino that was pro-
grammed.
Note:
Follow the same steps to prepare an Espresso Macchiato “ ”, a Latte
Macchiato “ ”or a Hot Milk “ ”. When you get to step 3, press the desired
product button.
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SPECIAL BEVERAGES
The machine is designed to brew more products than those described until
now. For this follow the steps below.
1 Press the “
”button to enter the “SPECIAL BEVERAGES”menu.
2 Select the beverage by pressing the “ ”button or the “ ”button.
Then press the “ ”button to start brewing.
SPECIAL BEVERAGES
HOT WATER
RISTRETTO
ESPRESSO MILD
ESPRESSO INTENSE
3 To stop the beverage brewing, press the Special Beverages “
ton again.
” but-
Note:
If you press the Special Beverages “
”button without choosing any
product, the machine returns to the main menu after 3 minutes.
With the special beverages function you can only brew one beverage at a
time. To brew more beverages, repeat the procedure.
Hot Water
Warning:
Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of
hot water and steam. Wait until the end of the cycle before removing
the water dispensing spout.
1 Remove the milk carafe, if inserted. Slightly tilt the water dispensing
spout and insert it all the way into the guides of the machine.
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2 Push the water dispensing spout towards the bottom while rotating at
the same time, until it is locked in the machine as shown in the figure.
3 Place a container under the hot water dispensing spout.
4 Press the “
”button to enter the “SPECIAL BEVERAGES”menu.
SPECIAL BEVERAGES
HOT WATER
RISTRETTO
ESPRESSO MILD
ESPRESSO INTENSE
5 Press the “ ”button to start the brewing.
6 This icon is displayed. The machine reminds you to install the water
dispensing spout. Check that the water dispensing spout is correctly
installed. Press “ ”to confirm. The machine will start dispensing hot
water.
HOT WATER
INSERT
WATER SPOUT
7 This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine.
HOT WATER
8 Dispense the desired amount of hot water.
To stop the hot water dispensing, press the Special Beverages “
button again.
”
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Adjusting the Hot Water Dispensing
Warning:
Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of
hot water and steam. Wait until the end of the cycle before removing
the water dispensing spout.
1 Make sure that the machine is ready for the hot water dispensing.
SPECIAL BEVERAGES
HOT WATER
RISTRETTO
ESPRESSO MILD
ESPRESSO INTENSE
2 Press the “
”button to enter the “SPECIAL BEVERAGES”menu.
3 Press the “ ”button until this display is shown, then release the but-
ton.
HOT WATER
INSERT
WATER SPOUT
4 Press “ ”to confirm. The machine will start dispensing hot water.
5 This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine.
HOT WATER
MEMO
6 Dispense the desired amount of hot water.
To stop the hot water dispensing, press the Special Beverages “
button again.
”
The amount of water to dispense is now programmed. Every time it is
selected, the machine will dispense the same amount of hot water that
was programmed.
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Special Beverages Menu for Brewing Other Beverages
The menu allows you to brew other beverages, according to your personal
taste.
The procedure for brewing a strong coffee is shown as an example.
Note:
Follow the same steps to brew the other menu beverages. Only when you
are brewing the “Flat white”you need to prepare the machine as for brew-
ing a Cappuccino.
1 Place 1 cup under the dispensing spout.
2 Press the “
”button to enter the “SPECIAL BEVERAGES”menu.
SPECIAL BEVERAGES
HOT WATER
RISTRETTO
ESPRESSO MILD
ESPRESSO INTENSE
3 Select the beverage by pressing the “ ”button until you reach the
“RISTRETTO”option.
4 Press the “ ”button to start the brewing.
5 Coffee brewing automatically stops when the preset level is reached;
press the “Special beverages”“
”button again to stop it earlier.
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Adjusting the Other Beverages Quantity for the Menu “Special
Beverages”
This procedure allows you to adjust the quantity of the other beverages
displayed on the menu, according to personal taste.
The procedure for brewing a strong coffee is shown as an example.
Note:
Follow the same steps to brew the other menu beverages. Only when you
are brewing the “Flat white”you need to prepare the machine as for brew-
ing a Cappuccino.
1 Place 1 cup under the dispensing spout.
2 Press the “
”button to enter the “SPECIAL BEVERAGES”menu.
SPECIAL BEVERAGES
HOT WATER
RISTRETTO
ESPRESSO MILD
ESPRESSO INTENSE
3 Select the beverage by pressing the “ ”button until you reach the
“RISTRETTO”option.
4 Press and hold the “ ”button until the “MEMO” icon appears on the
display, then release the button. The machine is now in programming
mode.
The machine starts brewing coffee.
RISTRETTO
MEMO
5 Press the “
reached.
”button as soon as the desired amount of coffee is
Now the beverage is programmed; each time it is selected, the machine
will brew the same amount that was just programmed.
Note:
Only when you are brewing the “Flat white”you need to program the
amount of milk and coffee separately, as shown for brewing a Cappuccino.
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BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING
The machine allows you to customise every beverage according to your
personal taste and to memorize the preferences in your personal profile.
1 Press the “
”button to access the machine main menu.
2 Press “ ”to confirm.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
3 Press the “ ”button to select the enabled profile in which you wish
to program the beverage.
COFFEE PROFILES
SAECO BLEND
ARABICA
ROBUSTA
USER 1
4 Press “ ”to confirm.
COFFEE PROFILES
SAECO BLEND
ARABICA
ROBUSTA
USER 1
Note:
The parameters to adjust for brewing a cappuccino are shown as an exam-
ple. Follow the same steps to adjust other beverages. The milk parameters
are not available for the coffee-only beverages.
5
Press the “ ”button to select “CAPPUCCINO”.
USER 1
COFFEE
AMERICAN COFFEE
CAPPUCCINO
6 Press “ ”to confirm.
LATTE MACCHIATO
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The parameters to adjust are displayed.
To select them, press the “ ”or “ ”scrolling button.
To enter, press the “ ”button.
CAPPUCCINO
STRENGTH
COFFEE AMOUNT
TEMPERATURE
TASTE
To return to the previous screen, press the "
To return to the initial screen, press the "
" button.
" button.
Aroma
This setting adjusts the amount of coffee to ground.
= very mild aroma
STRENGTH
VERY MILD
MILD
REGULAR
STRONG
= mild aroma
= regular aroma
= strong aroma
= very strong aroma
= extra strong aroma
= ground coffee
Press the “ ”or “ ”scrolling button to select, then press the “ ”button
to confirm.
Coffee Quantity
By adjusting the bar on the display with the “ ”or “ ”scrolling button,
you can choose the amount of water used for coffee brewing.
Press " " to confirm the adjustment.
COFFEE AMOUNT
30ML
170ML
Temperature
TEMPERATURE
LOW
NORMAL
HIGH
This setting allows you to adjust the coffee temperature.
LOW: low temperature.
NORMAL: medium temperature.
HIGH: high temperature.
Press the “ ”or “ ”scrolling button to select, then press the “ ”button
to confirm.
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Taste
TASTE
This setting enables the prebrewing function. During prebrewing, the cof-
fee is slightly dampened to bring out the aroma in full.
DELICATE
BALANCED
FULL BODY
DELICATE: prebrewing function is not performed.
BALANCED: prebrewing function is enabled.
FULL BODY: prebrewing function lasts longer to enhance the coffee
taste.
Press the “ ”or “ ”scrolling button to select, then press the “ ”button
to confirm.
Milk Quantity
MILK AMOUNT
By adjusting the bar on the display with the “ ”or “ ”scrolling button,
you can choose the quantity of milk to use for the selected beverage. Press
"
" to confirm the adjustment.
10 SEC
50 SEC
Note:
The milk adjusting options are displayed only for the milk-based bever-
ages.
HOT WATER PROGRAMMING
The following procedure describes the programming of hot water.
1
Press the “ ”button to select “HOT WATER”.
USER 1
ESPRESSO MACCHIATO
FROTHED MILK
HOT WATER
2 Press “ ”to confirm.
RISTRETTO
Water Quantity
By adjusting the bar on the display with the “ ”or “ ”scrolling button,
you can choose the quantity of water to be dispensed.
Press " " to confirm the adjustment.
WATER AMOUNT
50ML
450ML
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Temperature
This setting allows you to adjust the coffee temperature.
LOW : low temperature.
TEMPERATURE
LOW
NORMAL
HIGH
NORMAL : standard temperature.
HIGH : high temperature.
Press the “ ”or “ ”scrolling button to select, then press the “ ”button
to confirm.
RESTORING BEVERAGE PARAMETERS
The factory setting of every beverage can be restored for each profile.
1
Press the “ ”button to select “RESTORE TO DEFAULT”.
2 Press “ ”to confirm. All the parameters are restored to the factory set-
tings.
USER 1
ESPRESSO INTENSE
ENERGY COFFEE
FLAT WHITE
RESTORE TO DEFAULT
Note:
Through this command all the customized settings programmed by the
user are deleted.
The factory setting of every beverage can be restored for each parameter.
CAPPUCCINO
TEMPERATURE
TASTE
MILK AMOUNT
RESTORE TO DEFAULT
1 When the desired beverage has been selected, press the " " button
to select “RESTORE TO DEFAULT”.
2 Press “ ”to confirm. All the parameters are restored to the factory set-
tings.
Note:
Through this command all the customized settings setting programmed by
the user for the selected product are deleted.
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MACHINE PROGRAMMING
The machine allows you to customize the operating settings. These set-
tings are applied to all user profiles.
1 Press the “
”button to access the machine main menu.
2
3
Press the “ ”button to select “SETTINGS”.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
Press “ ”to confirm.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
The parameters to adjust are displayed here.
To select them, press the “ ”or “ ”scrolling button.
To enter, press the “ ”button.
SETTINGS
WATER
LANGUAGE
STAND-BY
To return to the previous screen, press the "
To return to the initial screen, press the "
" button.
" button.
RESTORE TO DEFAULT
Water settings
The WATER SETTINGS option allows you to adjust the water parameters
for an optimal coffee.
SETTINGS
WATER
LANGUAGE
STAND-BY
RESTORE TO DEFAULT
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Under HARDNESS you can set the water hardness level.
For water hardness measuring, refer to the “Measuring and Programming
Water Hardness”chapter.
WATER
HARDNESS
ENABLE FILTER
ACTIVATE FILTER
Under ENABLE FILTER the machine notifies the user when the water filter
needs to be replaced.
WATER
HARDNESS
OFF: Filter and warning disabled. (Default value) By setting the value
on OFF you disable the filter and the replacement warning.
ON: Filter and warning enabled (this warning is automatically set when
the filter is activated).
ENABLE FILTER
ACTIVATE FILTER
Under ACTIVATE FILTER you activate the filter after its installation or
replacement. Refer to the chapter “INTENZA+ Water Filter Installation”.
WATER
HARDNESS
ENABLE FILTER
ACTIVATE FILTER
Language Settings
This setting is important to automatically adjust the machine parameters
according to the user's country.
SETTINGS
WATER
LANGUAGE
STAND-BY
RESTORE TO DEFAULT
Stand-by Settings
The STAND-BY sets the time lapse for the machine to go into stand-by
mode after last brewing. The stand-by time ranges among 15, 30, 60 and
180 minutes.
SETTINGS
WATER
LANGUAGE
STAND-BY
RESTORE TO DEFAULT
The default time value is 30 minutes.
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Factory Settings
Activating the RESTORE TO DEFAULT option will restore all machine set-
tings to their default values. In this case all customized parameters will be
deleted.
SETTINGS
WATER
LANGUAGE
STAND-BY
RESTORE TO DEFAULT
STATISTICS
The machine allows you to see how many beverages have been brewed.
This allows you to schedule the various maintenance operations indicated
in the instruction manual.
1 Press the “
”button to access the machine main menu.
2
3
Press the “ ”button to select “STATISTICS”.
Press “ ”to confirm.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
The amount of brewed beverages, divided for each option, will be dis-
played.
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MAINTENANCE
In this menu you can manage all the automatic cycles necessary for the
correct maintenance of the machine.
1 Press the “
”button to access the machine main menu.
2
Press the “ ”button to select “MAINTENANCE”.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
STATISTICS
3 Press “ ”to confirm.
MAINTENANCE
DESCALING
BREW GROUP CLEANING
CARAFE CLEANING
COFFEE EMPTYING
4 Press the “ ”or “ ”button to select the cycle to activate.
The various cycles to activate are displayed here.
Descaling
The DESCALING function activates the descaling cycle (see “Descaling”
chapter).
MAINTENANCE
DESCALING
BREW GROUP CLEANING
CARAFE CLEANING
COFFEE EMPTYING
Brew Group Cleaning Cycle
The BREW GROUP CLEANING function enables the brew group monthly
cleaning (see “Monthly Cleaning of the Brew Group”chapter).
MAINTENANCE
DESCALING
BREW GROUP CLEANING
CARAFE CLEANING
COFFEE EMPTYING
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Cleaning of the Carafe
The CARAFE CLEANING function enables the milk carafe monthly clean-
ing (see “Monthly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe”chapter).
MAINTENANCE
DESCALING
BREW GROUP CLEANING
CARAFE CLEANING
COFFEE EMPTYING
Coffee Circuit Cleaning
The COFFEE EMPTYING function enables the coffee circuit cleaning (see
“Coffee Emptying Cycle”chapter).
MAINTENANCE
DESCALING
BREW GROUP CLEANING
CARAFE CLEANING
COFFEE EMPTYING
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Daily Cleaning of the Machine
Caution:
Timely cleaning and maintenance of your machine is very important
as it prolongs the life of your machine. The machine is continuously
exposed to humidity, coffee and limescale!
The activities you need to perform and their frequency are described
in detail in this chapter. Not doing this will ultimately make your ma-
chine stop working properly. This repair is NOT covered by warranty!
Note:
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Use a soft, dampened cloth to clean the machine.
The cup holder grill, the drip tray (external), the drip tray (internal), the
coffee grounds drawer and the carafe can be washed in the dishwash-
er. All other components must be washed with lukewarm water.
Do not immerse the machine in water.
Do not use alcohol, solvents, and/or abrasive objects to clean the
machine.
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Do not dry the machine and/or its components using a microwave
and/or standard oven.
Empty and clean the coffee grounds drawer and the drip tray (internal)
every day with the machine turned on. Please follow the steps below:
1 Press the button in the frame and open the service door.
2 Remove the drip tray (internal) and coffee grounds drawer.
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3 Empty the coffee grounds drawer and wash it with fresh water.
4 Empty the drip tray (internal) and the lid and wash them with fresh
water.
5 Correctly reinstall all the components.
6 Insert the drip tray and the coffee grounds drawer and close the ser-
vice door.
7 Remove the drip tray (external), empty it and wash it.
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Note:
Perform this operation also when the full drip tray indicator is raised.
Daily Cleaning of the Water Tank
1 Remove the small white filter or the INTENZA+ water filter (if installed)
from the water tank and wash both with fresh water.
2 Put the small white filter back or the INTENZA+ water filter (if installed)
in its housing by gently pressing and turning it at the same time.
3 Fill the water tank with fresh water.
Daily Cleaning of the Milk Carafe
It is important that you clean the milk carafe daily or after each use as it
preserves hygiene and ensures perfect milk froth consistency.
1
Warning:
1
Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of
hot water and steam. Danger of scalding! Wait until the end of the
cycle before removing the milk carafe.
2
1 Press the release buttons to remove the top of the carafe.
2 Rinse the top of the carafe and the milk carafe with fresh water. Re-
move all milk residues.
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3 Attach the top on the milk carafe; ensure it is locked into place.
4 Remove the lid and fill the milk carafe up to the MAX level with fresh
water.
5 Put the lid back onto the milk carafe.
6
Pull out the milk carafe dispenser to the right up to the “
”icon.
7 Place a cup under the dispensing spout.
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8 Press the “ ”button to start the dispensing procedure.
9 The machine reminds you to insert the carafe and pull out the dispens-
ing spout.
FROTHED MILK
INSERT THE CARAFE
WITH THE SPOUT
OPEN
10 This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine.
FROTHED MILK
11 Once the machine stops dispensing water, the rinsing is finished.
FROTHED MILK
12 Insert the milk carafe dispenser back into position, scrolling it up to the
“
”icon. Remove the milk carafe and empty it.
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Weekly Cleaning of the Machine
1 Clean the pre-ground coffee compartment with the cleaning brush.
Weekly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe
The weekly cleaning is more thorough since all milk residues are removed
from the dispensing spout.
1 Press the release buttons to remove the top of the carafe.
1
1
2
2 Remove the lid.
3 Lift the dispensing spout to remove it from the top of the carafe. The
milk carafe dispenser is made up of five parts that must be disassem-
bled. Each part is indicated by a capital letter (A, B, C, D, E) as shown in
the figure below.
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4 Remove the suction tube (A).
A
5 Remove the fitting (B) from the milk frother by pulling it outwards.
B
6 Detach the lid (C) from the milk carafe dispenser by slightly pressing on
the sides while pushing downwards.
C
7 Disassemble further the dispenser (D) as shown in the figure.
D
8 Remove the fitting (E) from the milk frothing device by pulling it out-
wards.
E
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9 Clean all the parts thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Note:
You can also clean these parts in the dishwasher.
10 Reassemble the parts following the reverse order.
Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group
The brew group should be cleaned every time the coffee bean hopper is
filled or at least once a week.
1 Turn off the machine by pressing the “ ”button and remove the plug
from the socket.
2 Press the button in the frame and open the service door.
3 Remove the drip tray (internal) and coffee grounds drawer and clean
them.
4 Open the brew group unlocking lever.
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5 Seize the brew group handle and pull it outwards.
6 While pulling the lever, remove the brew group.
7 Thoroughly wash the brew group with lukewarm water and carefully
clean the brew group filter.
Caution:
Do not use detergent or soap to clean the brew group.
8 Let the brew group air-dry thoroughly.
9 Thoroughly clean the inside of the machine using a soft, dampened
cloth.
10 Thoroughly clean the upper filter using a non-abrasive cloth, to re-
move any coffee grounds.
Warning:
Danger of scalding! The upper filter is a hot component. Make sure
that the machine has cooled down, before cleaning. Perform the op-
eration when the machine has been turned off for at least one hour.
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11 Make sure the brew group is in the off position; the two reference signs
must match. If they do not match, proceed as described in steps (12
and 13).
12 Turn the brew group back to the off position by manually turning the
pin on the base, as shown in this figure. Turn it until it locks into the
position described in the following step.
13 When you reach the position shown in this figure, check that the two
reference signs match and that the brew group is locked into position.
14 Insert the brew group in its seat again by sliding it along the guides
until it locks into place.
15 Close the brew group locking lever to lock it into position.
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16 Insert the drip tray (internal) and coffee grounds drawer.
17 Close the service door.
Monthly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe
For the monthly cleaning cycle we recommend using the “Saeco Milk
Circuit Cleaner”to keep the entire circuit clean of milk residues. The “Saeco
Milk Circuit Cleaner”can be purchased separately. Please refer to the main-
tenance products page for further details.
Warning:
Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of
hot water and steam. Danger of scalding! Wait until the end of the
cycle before removing the milk carafe.
1 Press the “
”button to access the machine main menu.
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2
Press the “ ”button to select “MAINTENANCE”.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
3 Press “ ”to confirm.
STATISTICS
4 Press the " " button to select “CARAFE CLEANING’”.
MAINTENANCE
DESCALING
BREW GROUP CLEANING
CARAFE CLEANING
COFFEE EMPTYING
5 Press “ ”to confirm.
CARAFE CLEANING
6 Press “ ”to confirm or “
”to return to the previous menu.
START CARAFE
WASHING?
CARAFE CLEANING
7
Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level. Press the "
button to confirm.
"
REFILL
WATER TANK
CARAFE CLEANING
POUR DETERGENT
INTO CARAFE & FILL
WITH WATER
8 Pour one milk cleaner bag into the milk carafe. Fill the milk carafe with
fresh drinking water up to the MAX level and then let the milk cleaner
bag dissolve completely.
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9 Insert the carafe into the machine. Scroll the milk carafe dispenser to the
right up to the “
”icon. Press the “ ”button to confirm.
CARAFE CLEANING
10
Press the “ ”button to confirm.
INSERT THE CARAFE
WITH THE SPOUT
OPEN
CARAFE CLEANING
PLACE A CONTAINER
UNDER THE
CARAFE SPOUT
11 Place a suitable container (1.5 l) under the dispensing spout. Press the
" button to confirm. The machine starts dispensing the solution
"
through the milk dispensing spout.
12 This display shows the cycle progress.
CARAFE CLEANING
Warning:
Never drink the solution dispensed during this step.
13 When the machine stops dispensing, fill the tank with fresh water up to
CARAFE RINSING
the MAX level. Press the " " button to confirm.
REFILL
WATER TANK
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CARAFE RINSING
FILL CARAFE
WITH FRESH WATER
14 Remove the milk carafe and the container from the machine.
15 Rinse thoroughly the milk carafe and fill it with fresh drinking water up
to the MAX level. Insert the milk carafe into the machine. Press the “
button to confirm.
”
CARAFE RINSING
INSERT THE CARAFE
WITH THE SPOUT
OPEN
16 Empty the container and place it back under the dispensing spout.
Press the " " button to confirm.
CARAFE RINSING
PLACE A CONTAINER
UNDER THE
17 Press the “ ”button to confirm.
CARAFE SPOUT
18 The machine will start dispensing water from the milk dispensing
CARAFE RINSING
spout. The following display is shown.
19 At the end of the cycle, the machine returns to the products brewing
menu.
20 Disassemble and wash the milk carafe as described in the “Weekly
Cleaning of the Milk Carafe”chapter.
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Monthly Lubrication of the Brew Group
Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 cups of coffee or once a
month.
You can purchase separately the Saeco grease to lubricate the brew group.
For further details, please refer to the maintenance products page in this
manual.
Caution:
Before lubricating the brew group, clean it with fresh water and dry it
as described in the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group” chapter.
1 Apply the lubricant evenly on both side guides.
2 Lubricate also the piston, as shown in the figure.
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3 Lubricate the internal guides positioned on both sides of the brew
group.
4 Insert the brew group in its seat until it locks into place (see “Weekly
Cleaning of the Brew Group”chapter).
5 Insert the drip tray (internal) and the coffee grounds drawer and close
the service door.
Monthly Cleaning of the Brew Group with “Coffee Oil Remover”
Besides weekly cleaning, we recommend running the cleaning cycle with
“Coffee Oil Remover”after approximately 500 cups of coffee or once a
month. This operation completes the maintenance process for the brew
group.
You can purchase separately the “Coffee Oil Remover”and the “Main-
tenance Kit”. Please refer to the maintenance products page for further
details.
Caution:
The “Coffee Oil Remover” tablets are to be used for cleaning only and
do not have a descaling function. For the descaling procedure use the
Saeco descaling solution and follow the procedure described in the
“Descaling” chapter.
1 Press the “
”button to access the machine main menu.
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2
Press the “ ”button to select “MAINTENANCE”.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
3 Press “ ”to confirm.
STATISTICS
4 Press the " " button to select “BREW GROUP CLEANING’”.
MAINTENANCE
DESCALING
BREW GROUP CLEANING
CARAFE CLEANING
COFFEE EMPTYING
5 Press “ ”to confirm.
BREW GROUP CLEANING
6 Press “ ”to confirm or “
”to return to the previous menu.
PERFORM BREW
GROUP CLEANING?
BREW GROUP CLEANING
7
Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level. Press the “
button.
”
REFILL
WATER TANK
BREW GROUP CLEANING
INSERT GROUP
CLEAN TAB
8 Put a “Coffee Oil Remover”tablet in the pre-ground coffee compart-
ment. Press the “ ”button.
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BREW GROUP CLEANING
PLACE A CONTAINER
UNDER THE
DISPENSING SPOUT
9 Place a container (1.5 l) under the coffee dispensing spout.
Press the “ ”button to start the cleaning cycle.
Warning:
Never drink the solution dispensed during this step.
10 This icon is displayed. The display shows the cycle progress.
BREW GROUP CLEANING
11 When the machine stops dispensing, remove and empty the container.
12 Clean the brew group as described in the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew
Group”chapter.
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Weekly cleaning of the coffee bean hopper, the tray and the com-
partment
Clean the coffee bean hopper, the tray and the coffee bean hopper com-
partment once a week with a cloth to remove any coffee residuals or dust.
To remove the tray push the hooks on the bottom of the coffee bean hop-
per. This is shown in the picture on the left.
After cleaning put the tray back into the coffee bean hopper.
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DESCALING
The descaling process takes approx. 35 minutes.
Limescale builds up inside the machine during use. It needs to be removed
regularly as it may clog the water and coffee circuit. The machine tells you
when descaling is needed. If the machine display shows this icon, it means
that you need to descale.
Caution:
Not doing this will ultimately make your machine stop working prop-
erly, and in this case repair is NOT covered by your warranty.
Always use the specially formulated descaling solution, since it has been
designed to optimize machine performance.
The descaling solution can be purchased separately. For further details,
please refer to the maintenance products page in this manual.
Warning:
Never drink the descaling solution or any products dispensed until the
cycle has been carried out to the end. Never use vinegar as a descaling
solution.
Note:
During the descaling cycle do not switch off the machine. Otherwise you
will need to restart the descaling cycle from the very beginning.
To execute the descaling cycle, follow the steps below:
1 Press the “
”button to access the machine main menu.
2
3
Press the “ ”button to select “MAINTENANCE”.
MENU
COFFEE PROFILES
MAINTENANCE
SETTINGS
Press “ ”to confirm.
STATISTICS
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4
Press “ ”to confirm the “DESCALING” selection.
MAINTENANCE
DESCALING
BREW GROUP CLEANING
CARAFE CLEANING
COFFEE EMPTYING
Note:
If you press the “ ”button by mistake, press the “
”button to quit.
DESCALING
5 Press the “ ”button to confirm.
START DESCALING?
DESCALING
POUR DESCALING SOLUTION
AND WATER INTO TANK
UNTIL CALC-CLEAN LEVEL
6
Remove the water tank and the “INTENZA+”water filter (if any) and
insert the small white filter supplied with the machine. Pour the entire
content of the Saeco descaling solution.
7
Fill up the tank with fresh water up to the CALC CLEAN level.
Place the tank back in the machine. Press the
“
”button.
8 Empty the drip tray (internal) / (external).
Press the “ ”button.
DESCALING
EMPTY TRAY UNDER
BREW GROUP
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DESCALING
FILL HALF CARAFE
WITH WATER. INSERT
IN BREWING POSITION
9 Fill half the carafe with water and insert it in the machine.
Scroll the milk carafe dispenser to the right up to the “
”icon.
Press the
“
”button.
DESCALING
PLACE A CONTAINER
UNDER THE
DISPENSING SPOUT
10 Place a large container (1.5 l) under both the milk carafe dispenser and
the dispensing spout. Press the ”button.
“
11 The machine starts dispensing descaling solution at regular intervals.
DESCALING
The display shows the cycle progress.
PAUSE
DESCALING
Note:
to empty the container during the process and to pause the descaling
cycle, press the “
”button. To resume the cycle, press the “ ”button.
START
RINSING
12 The message indicates the end of the first step. The water tank needs
to be rinsed. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX
level. Press the “ ”button.
RINSE TANK &
FILL WITH WATER
13 Empty the drip tray (internal) and place it back. Then press the “
”
RINSING
button.
EMPTY TRAY UNDER
BREW GROUP
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14 Empty the milk carafe and fill half of it with fresh water. Insert it back
into the machine with the dispensing spout open. Press the “ ” but-
ton.
RINSING
FILL HALF CARAFE
WITH WATER. INSERT
IN BREWING POSITION
15 Empty the container and place it back under both the milk carafe dis-
RINSING
PLACE A CONTAINER
UNDER THE
penser and the dispensing spout. Press the “ ”button.
DISPENSING SPOUT
16 The rinse cycle is activated.
RINSING
Note:
PAUSE
To empty the container during the process and to pause the rinse cycle,
press the “
”button. To resume the cycle, press the “ ”button.
Note:
The rinse cycle is performed in order to have the circuit cleaned with a
preset amount of water to ensure proper machine performance. If the
water tank is not filled up to MAX level, the machine could require two or
more cycles.
17 When the amount of water needed for the rinse cycle has been
completely dispensed, the machine automatically ends the descaling
process.
Note:
Wait until it has finished rinsing.
18 At the end of the descaling process, the machine performs an auto-
matic rinse cycle. Wait until it finishes before removing and emptying
the container.
19 Disassemble and wash the milk carafe as described in the “Weekly
Cleaning of the Milk Carafe”chapter.
20 Empty the drip tray (internal) and place it back.
21 Remove the small white filter and place back the “INTENZA+”water
filter into the water tank if it was installed.
Note:
At the end of the descaling cycle, wash the brew group as described in the
“Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group”chapter.
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DISPLAY MESSAGES
Displayed message
Meaning of the message
Fill the coffee bean hopper.
ADD COFFEE
The brew group must be inserted into the machine.
Insert the coffee grounds drawer and the internal drip tray.
Empty the coffee grounds drawer.
INSERT BREW GROUP
INSERT COFFEE
GROUNDS DRAWER
EMPTY COFFEE
GROUNDS DRAWER
Note:
The coffee grounds drawer must be emptied only when the machine
requires it and with the machine on. If the drawer is emptied with the
machine turned off, the machine will not record the emptying opera-
tion.
Close the service door.
CLOSE
FRONT DOOR
Remove the water tank and fill it. You can fill the water tank also
through the dedicated hole on the lid.
REFILL
WATER TANK
Open the service door and empty the internal drip tray.
EMPTY DRIP TRAY
Note:
If this operation is performed when the machine is on, it will record the
coffee grounds drawer emptying and will reset the counter; therefore, it is
necessary to empty the coffee grounds as well.
Insert the coffee bean hopper and/or beans lid.
INSERT
BEAN CONTAINER
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Displayed message
Meaning of the message
Insert the water dispensing spout to start dispensing. Press "ESC" to exit.
HOT WATER
INSERT
WATER SPOUT
Before beginning to dispense, insert the milk carafe with the dispensing
spout open.
CAPPUCCINO
INSERT THE CARAFE
WITH THE SPOUT
OPEN
The machine needs to be descaled. Follow the steps described in the
“Descaling”chapter of this manual.
Please note that not descaling your machine will ultimately make it stop
working properly. In this case repair is NOT covered under your warranty.
The machine needs the “INTENZA+”water filter to be replaced.
The red light flashes. Press any button to exit the stand-by mode.
Take note of the code (E xx) shown on the display at the bottom.
Turn off the machine. After 30 seconds, turn it on again. Repeat the
procedure 2 or 3 times.
RESTART TO SOLVE
If the machine will not start, contact the Philips SAECO hotline in your
country and quote the code shown on the display. You can find its
contact details in the warranty booklet packed separately or on www.
philips.com/support.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encoun-
ter with your machine.
If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit
www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or
contact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country.
The contact details can be found in the warranty booklet by-packed sepa-
Machine actions
Causes
Solutions
The machine does not
switch on.
The machine is not connected to the Connect the machine to the electric
electric network.
network.
The power button is on position "0".
Check that the power button is set to "I".
The drip tray gets filled al-
Sometimes water is drained auto-
This is seen as normal machine behaviour.
though no water is drained. matically by the machine into the
drip tray to manage the rinsing of
the circuits and ensure optimum
machine performance.
Coffee is not hot enough.
The cups/mugs are cold.
Preheat the cups/mugs with hot water or
use the hot water dispensing spout.
The beverage temperature in the
programming menu is set on Low.
Make sure that the temperature in the
programming menu is set on Normal or
High.
You added cold milk to the coffee.
Cold milk lowers the temperature of the
final product. Preheat the milk before
adding it to the beverage.
No hot water is dispensed.
The hot water/steam dispensing
spout is clogged or dirty.
Clean the hot water dispensing spout.
Inspect the steam spout to check that the
dispensing spout is not clogged. Make
a hole in the limescale using a pin or a
needle.
The machine does not fill
the cup/mug.
The machine has not been pro-
grammed.
Enter the beverage programming menu
and adjust the coffee length setting ac-
cording to your personal taste for each
type of beverage.
Coffee does not have
enough crema (see note).
The blend is unsuitable, coffee is not Change coffee blend or adjust the grind
freshly roasted or the grind is too
coarse.
as explained in the “Adjusting the Ceramic
Coffee Grinder”chapter.
The coffee beans or the pre-ground
coffee are too old.
Make sure that you use fresh coffee beans
or pre-ground coffee.
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Machine actions
Causes
Solutions
Milk does not froth.
The milk dispensing spout has not
been pulled out
Check that the milk dispensing spout has
been pulled out correctly up to the “
icon
”
The carafe has not been correctly
reassembled or with all its compo-
nents.
Make sure the wand is correctly inserted.
All its components have to be correctly
reassembled, as described in the “Weekly
cleaning of the Milk Carafe”section.
The machine takes a long
time to warm up or the
The machine circuit is clogged by
limescale.
Descale the machine.
amount of water dispensed
from the wand is too little.
The brew group cannot be
removed.
The brew group is out of place.
Turn the machine on. Close the service
door. The brew group automatically
returns to the initial position.
The coffee grounds drawer is
inserted.
Remove the coffee grounds drawer
before removing the brew group.
There is too much ground
coffee under or over the
brew group.
The coffee used may not be suitable It may be necessary to change the type of
for automatic machines.
coffee or the coffee grinder settings (see
“Adjusting the Ceramic Coffee Grinder”
chapter).
The machine is adjusting the coffee
grinder for a new kind of coffee
beans or pre-ground coffee.
The machine automatically adjusts itself
after brewing several cups of coffee to
optimise the extraction in relation to the
compactness of the ground coffee.
It may be necessary to brew 2 or 3
products for the coffee grinder to adjust
completely.
This is not a malfunction of the machine.
The machine produces too Adjust the coffee grinder.
humid or too dry coffee
grounds.
Adjusting the ceramic coffee grinder af-
fects the quality of residues.
If the residues are too humid, set a coarser
grind.
If the residues are too dry, set a finer
grind.
Refer to the “Adjusting the Ceramic Coffee
Grinder”chapter.
The machine grinds the
coffee beans but no coffee
is brewed (see note).
There is no water.
Fill the water tank and prime the circuit
(see the "Manual Rinse Cycle" chapter).
The brew group is dirty.
Clean the brew group (see the "Weekly
Cleaning of the Brew Group" chapter).
This might occur when the machine Brew a few coffees as described in chap-
is automatically adjusting the dose.
ter “Saeco Adapting System”.
The dispensing spout is dirty.
Clean the dispensing spout.
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Machine actions
Causes
Solutions
The coffee is too weak (see This might occur when the machine Brew a few coffees as described in chap-
note).
is automatically adjusting the dose.
ter “Saeco Adapting System”.
The ground coffee is too coarse.
Change coffee blend or adjust the grind
as explained in the “Adjusting the Ceramic
Coffee Grinder”chapter.
The coffee bean hopper selector has
been shifted.
Switch the selector to the “ ”position.
Coffee is brewed slowly (see The ground coffee is too fine.
note).
Change coffee blend or adjust the grind
as explained in the “Adjusting the Ceramic
Coffee Grinder”chapter.
Circuits clogged.
Perform a descaling cycle.
The brew group is dirty.
Clean the brew group (see the “Weekly
Cleaning of the Brew Group”chapter).
Coffee leaks out of the
dispensing spout.
The dispensing spout is clogged or
not correctly inserted.
Clean the dispensing spout and its holes
and insert it back correctly.
Note:
These problems can be considered normal if the coffee blend has been
changed or if the machine has just been installed. In this case wait until
the machine performs a self-adjusting operation as described in the “Saeco
Adapting System”chapter.
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ENERGY SAVING
Stand-by
The Saeco full automatic espresso machine is designed for energy saving
proven by the Class A energy label.
After a certain time of inactivity that can be set by the user (see chapter
“Machine Programming”), the machine turns off automatically. If a product
has been brewed the machine performs a rinse cycle.
In stand-by mode, the energy consumption is below 1Wh.
To turn on the machine, press the “ ”button for a few seconds (if the
power button on the back of the machine is set to “I”). If the boiler is cold
the machine performs a rinse cycle.
The machine status can be manually changed to stand-by mode by hold-
ing the STAND-BY button for 3 seconds.
Note:
1 The stand-by mode cannot be activated if the service door is left open.
2 When the stand-by mode is activated, the machine may perform a
rinse cycle. The cycle can be interrupted by pressing the “
”button.
The machine can be turned on again by:
1 Pressing any button on the control panel.
2 Opening the service door (when closing the door the machine goes
back to stand-by mode).
The red indicator light on the “ ”button flashes when the machine is in
stand-by mode.
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Disposal
Do not throw away the machine with the normal household waste at the
end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By
doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
-
-
-
Packaging materials can be recycled.
Machine: unplug the machine and cut the power cord.
Deliver the appliance and power cord to a service centre or public
waste disposal facility.
This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical
specifications of the product
Nominal Voltage - Power Rating -
Power Supply
See data plate on the appliance
Housing material
Size (w x h x d)
Weight
Thermoplastic Material/Metal
210 x 360 x 460 mm
13 kg
Power cord length
Control panel
800-1200mm
Front panel
110 mm
Cup Size
Water Tank
1.7 litres - Removable type
270 g
Coffee bean hopper capacity
Coffee grounds drawer capacity
Pump pressure
Boiler
20
15 bar
Stainless Steel
Safety devices
Boiler pressure safety valve – Dou-
ble safety thermostat - Thermal
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Warranty
For detailed information on your warranty and related conditions, please
read the warranty booklet supplied separately.
Service
We want to ensure that you remain satisfied with your machine. If not done
This will enable us to stay in contact with you and send you cleaning and
descaling reminders.
If you need service or support, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com/support or contact the Philips Saeco hotline in
your country.
You find its phone number in the warranty booklet by packed sepa-
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ORDERING MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS
For cleaning and descaling, use Saeco maintenance products only.You can
purchase these products at the Philips online shop (if available in your
ised service centres.
If you have any difficulties obtaining maintenance products for your ma-
chine, please contact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country.
The contact details can be found in the warranty booklet supplied sepa-
Overview of maintenance products
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Descaling solution CA6700
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INTENZA+ Water Filter CA6702
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Grease HD5061
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Coffee Oil Remover CA6704
Milk Circuit Cleaner CA6705
Maintenance Kit CA 6706
MACHINE ACCESSORIES
Removable coffee bean hopper CA6807
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