Before First Use; Flushing Appliance; Brewing Coffee; Cleaning/Descaling - Philips HD7624/02 User Manual

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Important.
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Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself is
damaged.
Thermos jug:
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Do not disassemble the thermos jug.
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To prevent water from entering the thermos jug, never immerse the jug in
water or any other liquid (fig. 17).
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When the jug is filled with coffee, put it in upright position to prevent leakage
(fig. 18).
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During brewing, the lower part of the appliance and the bottom of the
thermos jug will become hot.
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Tip: preheating the jug with hot water will help to keep the coffee hot after
brewing. Please note that the coffee stays hot longer if you prepare a full jug
than if you prepare a smaller amount
If the coffee maker has a longer brewing time or switches off before the
water tank is empty, you should descale the appliance (see 'Descaling)'.
Before first use.
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1 Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the mains
voltage in your home before you connect the appliance.
2 Put the appliance on a cool, flat and stable surface.
Do not put the appliance on a hot surface
3 Remove the red transportation clip (a) before you start using the appliance
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children and make sure that they are
unable
to pull at the cord.
Flushing the appliance.
1 Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.
2 You can store excess cord at the back of the appliance (fig. 1).
Prevent the cord from coming into contact with hot surfaces.
3 Fill the water tank with water and put the jug in place (fig. 2).
Thermos jug:
When you operate the appliance without ground coffee in the filter, do not fill the
water tank beyond the 9-cup mark, otherwise the jug will overflow.
4 Switch the appliance on by pressing the on/off button (fig. 3).
The pilot light goes on.
Let the appliance run until the water tank is completely empty.
5 Switch the appliance off after use (fig. 4).
Clean the removable parts as described in the section 'Cleaning'.

Brewing coffee

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Active Balance System
The Active Balance System helps you determine the right balance between ground
coffee and water.
Before using the Active Balance System, please note the following:
Strength selector
Types HD7622, HD7624, HD7626, HD7634, HD7636.
1 Set the strength of your coffee by means of the strength selector knob (b).
If you prefer mild coffee, turn the knob to the left. If you prefer strong coffee, turn
the knob to the right (fig. 5).
Make sure the filter holder is in place when selecting the strength of your coffee.
Reset function
2 Put the system in balance by means of the 'OK' knob (c).
The indicator of the Active Balance System (d) can be put in 'OK' position by turning
the 'OK' knob to the left or to the right (fig. 6).
When putting the system in balance, make sure that:
- the filter holder is in place;
- the appliance does not contain any water and/or ground coffee.
3 First fill the water tank with water. The indicator of the Active Balance System
goes up (fig 7).
- The level indications apply to cups with a content of 120 ml.
- The level indications on the jug apply to an amount of water that is 10% more
than the total amount of coffee after brewing. This extra 10% is needed to
compensate for evaporation.
4 Put a paper filter (type 1x4 or no.4) in the filter holder (fig. 8).
Do not forget to fold the sealed edges of the filter in order to prevent tearing and
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folding. Some versions come with a permanent filter. In this case you do not need to
use a paper filter.
5 Then fill the filter holder with coffee (filter-fine grind) until the indicator of the
Active Balance System has reached the 'OK' position (fig. 9) and switch the
appliance on.
6 Close the lid (fig. 10).
Switching the appliance on or
1 Switch the appliance on by pressing the on/off button (fig. 3).
2 Switch the appliance off after use (fig. 4).
- Types HD7624, HD7626: If you have not switched the appliance off, the
appliance will automatically switch itself off after two hours (auto switch-off).
- Types HD7634, HD7636: The appliance will switch itself off automatically (auto
switch-off) after brewing coffee.
3 Remove the paper filter and throw it away (fig. 11-12).
If you have used a permanent filter, you can simply empty it, rinse it and use it again.
Let the appliance cool down for at least 3 minutes before you start brewing coffee
again.
Cleaning.
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1 Unplug the appliance.
2 Clean the appliance with a moist cloth.
Never immerse the appliance in water.
3 Clean the glass jug and the filter holder in hot water with some washing-up
liquid or in the dishwasher.
The thermos jug cannot be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Thermos jug (fig. 13-14):
Clean the inside of the thermos jug with a soft brush, hot water and some washing-
up liquid. The thermos jug is not dishwasher-proof.
After cleaning, rinse the thermos jug with fresh hot water.
Tip: To remove stubborn brown deposits, fill the jug with hot water and add a
spoonful of soda. Leave the soda to do its work for some time.
Then empty the jug and remove the deposits with a soft brush.
Opening, closing or removing the lid of the thermos jug:
Open the lid to pouring position by turning it anti-clockwise half a turn (fig. 15).
Close the lid by turning it clockwise. If properly closed, the insulated jug will keep the
coffee hot and tasty for a long time (fig. 16).
Remove the lid by turning it anti-clockwise until it comes off.
Descaling.
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Regular descaling will prolong the life of your appliance and will guarantee optimal
brewing results.
In case of normal use (two full jugs of coffee every day), descale your coffee maker:
- once every 2 months if you are using hard water (over 18 DH);
- once every 4 months if you are using soft water (up to 18 DH).
Turn to your local water board for information about the water hardness in your
area.
1 Fill the water tank with white vinegar. Do not put a paper filter or coffee in
the filter holder.
2 Let the appliance complete two cycles.
See 'Brewing coffee'.
3 Let the appliance complete two more cycles with clean water to rinse away all
vinegar residues.
4 Clean the separate parts.
Replacement.
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Cord
If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre
authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Jug
You can order a new coffee maker jug from your Philips dealer or Philips service
centre.
- HD7620/22/24 white jug, type HD7965, service no. 882 7965 01000
- HD7626 white jug, type HD7966, service no. 882 7966 01000
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