Philips HD7762 - Grind & Brew Coffee Maker Manual

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General description

1. Permanent filter
2. Filter basket
3. Drip stop
4. Filter basket holder
5. Water level indicator
6. Water reservoir lid
7. Bean container lid
8. Bean container selector
9. Coarseness knob
10. Fresh bean duo container
11. Grinder funnel lid
12. Lock of grinder funnel lid
13. Water filling hole
14. Display
15. On/off button
16. Pre-ground coffee icon
17. Number of cups
18. Coffee cup icon
19. Strength select coffee bean icon
20. Strength select button
21. Timer button
22. Control knob
23. Time indication
24. Timer icon
25. Glass jug lid
26. Glass jug
27. Bean chute cleaning brush

Important

• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap.

• Never pour water into the bean container, as this damages the coffeemaker.
• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
• If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service center authorized by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children.
• Only use this appliance for its intended purpose to avoid potential hazard or injury.
• Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance stands.
• Do not touch the grinding burrs of the of the appliance, especially when the appliance is connected to a wall socket.
• Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance when it operates.
• Do not empty the water reservoir by tilting the appliance, as this can damage the appliance. To empty the appliance, follow the instructions for flushing the appliance (see 'Flushing the appliance').
• If a problem occurs that you cannot solve by means of this user manual, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country. If the problem cannot be solved, take the appliance to a service center authorized by Philips for examination or repair. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself, otherwise your warranty becomes invalid.

• Do not place the appliance on a hot surface and prevent the mains cord from coming into contact with hot surfaces.
• Unplug the appliance if problems occur during grinding or brewing and before you clean it.
• Keep the plug and the wall socket dry.
• Do not lift and move the appliance while it is operating.
• The jug is hot during and after brewing. Always hold the jug by its handle.
• Never use the jug in a microwave oven.
• Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you store it. The hotplate and the coffee jug may be hot.
• After you have unpacked the appliance, make sure it is complete and undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance but contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
• This machine is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in environments such as staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms or other work environments.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Before first use

Setting the clock

1. Put the mains plug in the wall socket. The time indication flashes on the display to indicate that you have to set the clock time.
2. Turn the control knob to set the hour. The hour indication flashes.
3. Press the center of the control knob to confirm the hour.
4. The minutes indication starts flashing to indicate that you have to set the minutes.
5. Turn the control knob to set the minutes.
6. Press the center of the control knob to confirm the minutes.
7. The display shows the set clock time. The coffeemaker is now ready for use.

Setting the automatic switch-off time

You can choose how long you want your coffee to stay hot after brewing by adjusting the time after which the appliance automatically switches off. The default automatic switch-off time is 30 minutes. The maximum automatic switch-off time is 120 minutes. To adjust the automatic switch-off time, follow the steps below.

1. Make sure that the appliance is switched off but the mains plug is in the wall socket.
2. Press the center of the control knob until the display starts flashing.
3. Turn the control knob to increase or decrease the time. 1 is 10 minutes, 2 is 20 minutes, 3 is 30 minutes and so on until 12 is 120 minutes.
4. Press the center of the control knob to confirm the automatic switch-off time.

Note: The appliance always saves the last setting.

Flushing the appliance

Always flush the coffeemaker once before first use by following the steps below.

Never pour water into the bean container, as this damages the coffeemaker.

1. Open the water reservoir lid. Fill the water reservoir with fresh cold water up to the 8-cup indication.
   Note: Do not put coffee beans or pre-ground coffee in the water reservoir.
2. Close the water reservoir lid.
3. Put the jug in the appliance.
4. Press the on/off button. The display lights up and the appliance beeps.
5. Press the strength select button.
6. Turn the control knob to choose the pre-ground coffee setting. The pre-ground coffee icon starts flashing.
7. Press the center of the control knob twice to confirm. The appliance starts the flushing process.
8. Let the appliance operate until the flushing process is finished. It is finished when the appliance stops beeping.
9. Empty the jug.
10. Press the on/off button to switch off the appliance.

Using the appliance

Filling the water reservoir

There are indications for 2 to 10 cups (275ml to 1375ml) on the water-level window. You can use these indications to determine how much water to put in the water reservoir. The reflection changes from light to dark for each cup of water added.

1. Open the water reservoir lid and fill the water reservoir with the required amount of cold water.
   Note: Do not fill the water reservoir beyond the 10-cup indication.
   Note: Make sure that the amount of water you pour into the water reservoir is consistent with the number of cups you want to brew. The coffeemaker uses all the water in the water reservoir.

Using coffee beans

Always keep the water reservoir lid closed when you fill the coffee bean container with coffee beans. Otherwise coffee beans can fall into the water reservoir and block up the water inlet.

1. Open the coffee bean container lid.
2. Fill the fresh bean duo container with coffee beans. You can fill the two containers with two different types of coffee beans. Make sure that there are enough coffee beans in the duo container for the amount of coffee you want to brew.
   Note: Always make sure that the fresh bean duo bean container is at least half full.
   
   To prevent the grinder from jamming, do not use unroasted or caramelized beans. Use coffee beans instead of espresso beans, as espresso beans may damage the grinder.
3. Open the filter basket holder.
4. Place a paper filter (type 1x4 or no. 4) or the permanent filter in the filter basket.
5. Close the filter basket holder.
6. Turn the coarseness knob to select the desired type of grind (from fine to coarse). There are nine grind settings.
   Tip: The coarseness knob allows you to choose between 9 different settings. The icons indicate 3 preselected optimal settings, but you can choose any setting in between. We advise you to experiment with the different grind settings to find out which setting you prefer.
7. Turn the container selector to choose between the two containers.
   Note: Whenever you switch between coffee bean containers or coffee beans, there will always be traces of coffee left of the previously ground type of coffee beans. Clean the grinder funnel after you switch to a new type of coffee bean to prevent this.
8. Press the strength button. The coffee bean icons start flashing.
9. Turn the control knob to select the desired coffee strength: 1 bean for mild coffee, 2 beans for medium-strong coffee or 3 beans for strong coffee.
10. Press the center of the control knob to confirm the strength.
11. To select the number of cups, turn the control knob until the desired number of cups flashes on the display.
    Note: Please keep in mind that the coffeemaker uses all the water in the water reservoir. If you select a number of cups that is smaller than the amount of water, the coffee becomes weaker than you intended.
12. Press the center of the control knob to confirm the number of cups.
13. Press the center of the control knob again. The appliance beeps and starts grinding the required amount of coffee beans. When the grinding process is finished, the appliance starts brewing coffee
14. Wait until the coffeemaker has stopped beeping before you remove the jug.
    Note: After brewing, coffee drips from the filter basket for several seconds.
15. The appliance keeps your coffee hot until it switches off automatically. If you do not need your coffee to be kept hot, press the on/off button to switch off the appliance.

Using pre-ground coffee

If you want to use pre-ground coffee instead of coffee beans, follow the steps below.

1. Open the water reservoir lid and fill the water reservoir with the required amount of cold water.
2. Open the filter basket holder.
3. Place a paper filter (type 1x4 or no. 4) or the permanent filter in the filter basket.
4. Put pre-ground coffee in the paper filter or in the permanent filter.
5. Close the filter basket holder.
6. Put the jug in the appliance.
7. Press the on/off button. The display lights up.
8. Press the strength select button.
9. Turn the control knob to choose the pre-ground coffee setting. The pre-ground coffee icon lights up.
10. Press the center of the control knob to confirm.
11. Then press the center of the control knob again to start the brewing process.
12. Wait until the coffeemaker has stopped beeping before you remove the jug.
    Note: After brewing, coffee drips from the filter basket for several seconds.
13. The appliance keeps your coffee hot until it switches off automatically. If you do not need your coffee to be kept hot, press the on/off button to switch off the appliance.

Setting the timer

The timer enables you to program the time at which you want the brewing process to start. Make sure that all steps of brewing coffee with either preground coffee or coffee beans have been taken before setting the timer.

1. Press the timer button and the timer icon will appear on the display. The hour indication flashes to indicate that you have to set the hour.
2. Turn the knob to set the hour.
3. Press the center of the control knob to confirm the hour. The minutes indication starts to flash to indicate that you have to set the minutes.
4. Turn the control knob to set the minutes.
5. Press the center of the knob to confirm the minutes and the time set. The timer is set and the brewing process will start at the preset time.

Note: To cancel the timer, simply press the timer button again and the timer icon will disappear from the display.

Drip stop function

The drip stop function enables you to remove the jug from the coffeemaker before the brewing process is finished. When you remove the jug, the drip stop stops the flow of coffee into the jug.

Note: The brewing process does not stop when you remove the jug. If you do not put the jug back in the appliance within 20 seconds, the filter basket overflows.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning after every use

Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap.

1. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
2. Wipe the outside of the coffeemaker with a damp cloth.
3. Clean the filter basket and the permanent filter with hot water and some washing-up liquid or clean them in the dishwasher.

Cleaning the grinder funnel

Clean the grinder funnel every 1 to 2 weeks to prevent clogging with ground coffee. This is easily and quickly done by following the steps below.

Note: Make sure the coffee bean container is empty before you start the cleaning procedure.

1. Press the on/off button to switch off the appliance.
2. Open the filter basket holder.
3. Place a paper filter (type 1x4 or no. 4) or the permanent filter in the filter basket.
4. Close the filter basket holder.
5. Use the end of the bean chute cleaning brush to open the grinder funnel lid.
6. Press and hold the strength select button for 4 seconds. The grinder starts cleaning itself.
7. When the grinder has stopped cleaning, use the bean chute cleaning brush to brush ground coffee residues into the lower part of the funnel. The ground coffee residues fall into the filter basket.
8. Close the lid of the grinder funnel.
9. Remove the paper filter or permanent filter with the ground coffee residues.

Descaling the coffeemaker

Descale the coffeemaker when you notice excessive steaming or when the brewing time increases. It is advisable to descale the coffeemaker every two months. Only use white vinegar to descale, as other products may cause damage to the coffeemaker. For more information on descaling, see www.philips.com/descale-coffeemaker.

Never use vinegar with an acetic acid content of 8% or more, natural vinegar, powder descalers or tablet descalers to descale the appliance, as this may cause damage.

1. Open the water reservoir lid.
2. Fill the water reservoir with white vinegar (4% acetic acid) up to the 10-cup indication.
3. Place a paper filter (type 1x4 or no. 4) or the permanent filter in the filter basket and close the filter basket holder.
4. Put the empty jug in the appliance.
5. Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
6. Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance. The display lights up.
7. Press the strength select button and turn the control knob to choose the pre-ground coffee setting.
8. Press the center of the control knob to confirm.
9. Press the center of the control knob again to start the brewing process.
10. Wait until half of the vinegar has flowed into the jug. Then press the on/off button to interrupt the brewing process. Let the vinegar act for at least 15 minutes.
11. Press the on/off button to switch the coffeemaker back on.
12. Press the center of the control knob twice to let the appliance complete the brewing process.
13. Empty the jug and remove the paper filter or the permanent filter with the scale residues.
14. Fill the water reservoir with fresh cold water and press the center of the control knob twice to start another brewing process. Let the coffeemaker complete the entire brewing process and empty the jug.
    Note: If necessary, repeat step 14 until the water that comes out of the appliance no longer tastes or smells of vinegar.
15. Clean the filter basket and the jug with hot water and some washing-up liquid.
16. Press the on/off button on the front of the appliance to switch off the appliance.

Ordering accessories

To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details).

Warranty and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet.

Recycling

• Do not throw away the product 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.
• Follow your country's rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. 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 Consumer Care Center in your country.

Documents / Resources

References

• Product registration | Philips
• Philips Customer Service Support - Home | Philips
• Parts & accessories | Philips
• Philips Customer Service Support - Home | Philips

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