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USER MANUAL

Type HD8964
Read carefully before using the machine.
Register your product and get support at
www.saeco.com/welcome

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL Type HD8964 Read carefully before using the machine. Register your product and get support at www.saeco.com/welcome...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco GranBaristo fully automatic coff ee machine! To fully benefi t from the support that Saeco off ers, please register your product at www.saeco.com/welcome. This user manual applies to the HD8964 model. The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coff ee using whole coff ee beans, and it is supplied with a milk carafe to prepare a perfect Cappuccino or Latte Macchiato in a quick and easy way.
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Emptying the Milk Carafe ........................38 BREWING MILK-BASED BEVERAGES ..............39 Quick Carafe AUTO CLEAN Cycle ......................42 Adjusting the Milk-Based Product Length ..................43 SPECIAL BEVERAGES ..................45 Hot Water ............................45 Adjusting Hot Water Dispensing ......................47 Special Beverages Menu for Brewing Other Beverages ..............48 Adjusting the Other Beverages Quantity for the “Special Beverages”...

  • Page 6: Important

    ENGLISH IMPORTANT Safety Instructions This machine is equipped with safety devices. Nevertheless, read and follow the safety instructions carefully and only use the machine properly as described in these instructions to avoid accidental injury or damage due to improper use of the machine.
  • Page 7 ENGLISH • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. • After switching off the machine by pressing the power button on the back of the machine, remove the mains plug from the wall socket: - if a malfunction occurs; - if the machine will not be used for a long time;...

  • Page 8: Cautions

    ENGLISH aware of the associated dangers or if they are supervised by an adult. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine. • Never insert fi ngers or other objects into the coff ee grinder.

  • Page 9: Electromagnetic Fields

    ENGLISH Residue water in the heating system may freeze and cause damage. • Do not leave water in the water tank if the machine is not used over a long period of time. The water can get contaminated. Use fresh water every time you use the machine.

  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION Product Overview 10 11 36 37...

  • Page 11: General Description

    ENGLISH General Description 1. Coff ee bean hopper lid and coff ee bean hopper 2. Cup-warming surface 3. Water tank + lid 4. “INTENZA+” water fi lter (optional) 5. Pre-ground coff ee compartment 6. Service door button 7. Control panel 8.

  • Page 12: Preparing For Use

    ENGLISH 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 Remove the drip tray with grill and the carafe from the packaging. Remove the machine from the packaging.
  • Page 13 ENGLISH Lift the left outer lid. Remove the water tank by using the handle incorporated on the inner lid. Rinse the water tank with fresh water. Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level and put it back into the machine.

  • Page 14: Demo Mode Function

    ENGLISH Put the lid back on the coff ee bean hopper. Insert the plug into the socket located on the back of the machine. Insert the plug on the other end of the power cord into a wall socket with suitable power voltage. Switch the power button on the back of the machine to “I”...

  • Page 15: Using The Machine For The First Time

    ENGLISH USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME When using the machine for the fi rst 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 perform a manual rinse cycle. Language Selection At fi rst start up, the language must be selected.

  • Page 16: Automatic Rinse/Cleaning Cycle

    The following display is shown. Wait for the cycle to fi nish automati- cally. RINSING Note: To stop dispensing, press the “ ” button. When the operations described above have been completed, the ma- chine shows the following display. You can now perform the manual PROFILE SAECO rinse cycle.

  • Page 17: Manual Rinse Cycle

    This takes a few minutes. Place a container under the coff ee dispensing spout. Check that the machine shows the following display. PROFILE SAECO Press the " " button to access the aroma selection menu.
  • Page 18 Push the water dispensing spout towards the bottom while rotating it at the same time, until it is locked into the machine as shown in the fi gure. Place an empty container under the hot water dispensing spout. Press the “ ” button. PROFILE SAECO...
  • Page 19 At the end, fi ll the water tank again up to the MAX level. Now the ma- chine is ready to brew coff ee. This icon will be displayed. PROFILE SAECO Note: When you have not used the machine for 2 or more weeks, the machine will automatically perform an automatic rinse/self-cleaning cycle after you turn it on.

  • Page 20: Measuring And Programming Water Hardness

    4 = 4 (very hard water) The letters correspond to the references that are located at the base of the “INTENZA+” water fi lter (see next chapter). Press the “ ” button to access the machine main menu. PROFILE SAECO...
  • Page 21 ” button to increase the value or the “ ” button to HARDNESS decrease the value. Press the “ ” button to confi rm the setting. Press the “ ” button to exit the programming menu. Now the ma- chine is ready for brewing. PROFILE SAECO...

  • Page 22: Intenza+" Water Filter Installation

    B = hard water (standard) – equals 3 on the test strip C = very hard water – equals 4 on the test strip Press the “ ” button to access the machine main menu. PROFILE SAECO Press the “ ” button to select “SETTINGS”. MENU...
  • Page 23 ENGLISH Press “ ” to confi rm. MENU EDIT PROFILES MAINTENANCE SETTINGS STATISTICS Press “ ” to confi rm the “WATER” selection. SETTINGS WATER LANGUAGE STAND-BY TIME BUTTON SOUND Press the “ ” button to select “ACTIVATE FILTER”. WATER HARDNESS Press “...
  • Page 24 ENGLISH Put the “INTENZA+” water fi lter into the empty water tank. Press it down until it cannot move any further. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level and put it back into the machine. Press “...
  • Page 25 The machine warms up. HEATING UP… When the machine stops dispensing, remove and empty the container. PROFILE SAECO Now the machine is ready for brewing. In this way the machine has been programmed to inform the user of the need to replace the “INTENZA+” water fi lter.

  • Page 26: Replacing The "Intenza+" Water Filter

    ENGLISH Replacing the “INTENZA+” Water Filter When the “INTENZA+” water fi lter needs to be replaced with a new one, the following icon is displayed. Replace the fi lter as described in the previous chapter. CHANGE FILTER The machine is now programmed to manage a new fi lter. Note: WATER HARDNESS...

  • Page 27: Adjustments

    The machine has 3 preset profi les, modelled on the various types of coff ee on the market. The default one is indicated by the icon on the left. PROFILE SAECO You can create 3 additional profi les, which can be entirely customised. For a quick reference, users are represented by a unique icon, which has to be selected during programming.

  • Page 28: Disabling A User Profi Le

    ENGLISH Press “ ” to confi rm. EDIT PROFILES PROFILE SAECO ENABLE NEW PROFILE Press the “ ” button or the “ ” button to select the desired profi le, which will be represented by a unique icon. ENABLE NEW PROFILE...
  • Page 29 EDIT PROFILES MAINTENANCE SETTINGS STATISTICS Press the “ ” button to select “DISABLE PROFILE”. EDIT PROFILES PROFILE SAECO PROFILE 1 ENABLE NEW PROFILE DISABLE PROFILE Press the " " button to select the profi le to disable. Press the " "...

  • Page 30: Saeco Adapting System

    ENGLISH Saeco Adapting System Coff ee 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 coff ee beans available on the market except for caramelized and fl avoured coff ee beans.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Aroma (Coff Ee Strength)

    ENGLISH The reference marks in the coff ee bean hopper compartment indicate the grind setting. There are 5 diff erent grind settings to choose from, from position 1 for coarse grind - lighter taste to position 2 for fi ne grind - stronger taste.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Dispensing Spout

    ENGLISH Adjusting the Dispensing Spout The height of the coff ee dispensing spout can be adjusted to better fi t the dimensions of the cups that you wish to use. Move the coff ee dispensing spout up or down with your fi ngers to adjust its height as shown in the fi gure.
  • Page 33 ENGLISH 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 coff ee dispensing spout to brew two coff ees at the same time.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Coff Ee Quantity

    ENGLISH Adjusting the Coff ee Quantity The machine allows you to adjust the amount of brewed coff ee or milk ac- cording to your taste and the size of your cups. Each time the Espresso “ ”, the Café Crème “ ”, the Coff ee “...

  • Page 35: Brewing Coffee

    ENGLISH BREWING COFFEE Before brewing coff ee, make sure that there are no warnings shown on the display, and that the water tank and coff ee bean hopper are fi lled. Coff ee Brewing Using Coff ee Beans Place 1 or 2 cups under the coff ee dispensing spout. Press the “...

  • Page 36: Coff Ee Brewing Using Pre-Ground Coff Ee

    ENGLISH Coff ee Brewing Using Pre-Ground Coff ee This function allows you to use pre-ground and decaff einated coff ee. With the pre-ground coff ee function you can only brew one coff ee at a time. Place a cup under the coff ee dispensing spout. VERY STRONG Press the "...
  • Page 37 Coff ee brewing automatically stops when the preset level is reached; press the same selected beverage button again to stop it earlier. After brewing, the machine returns to the main menu. PROFILE SAECO Repeat the steps described above to brew more coff ees using pre-ground coff ee.

  • Page 38: Milk Carafe

    ENGLISH 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 fi lling it with cold milk (approx. 5°C). Warning: Fill the carafe with milk for brewing beverages and with water for cleaning only.

  • Page 39: Inserting The Milk Carafe

    ENGLISH Inserting the Milk Carafe If installed, remove the water dispensing spout as shown in the fi gure: Press the two buttons on the side to unlock it and lift it slightly; Pull the hot water dispensing spout to remove it. Slightly tilt the milk carafe.

  • Page 40: Emptying The Milk Carafe

    ENGLISH Emptying the Milk Carafe Press one of the release buttons to remove the top of the carafe as shown in the fi gures (A or B). 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”...

  • Page 41: Brewing Milk-Based Beverages

    ENGLISH BREWING MILK-BASED BEVERAGES Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by jets of milk and steam. Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the milk carafe. The buttons to automatically prepare an Espresso Macchiato “ ”, a Cap- puccino “...
  • Page 42 ENGLISH When the carafe dispenser is correctly positioned you will hear a CLICK! Note: If the carafe dispenser has not been pulled all the way out, steam may escape and milk may not be properly frothed. CLICK! Place a cup under the carafe dispenser. Press the Cappuccino “...
  • Page 43 ENGLISH The following screen is displayed during the preheating time required by the machine. CAPPUCCINO The machine starts dispensing milk. To stop the dispensing process, press the same selected beverage button that you pressed previously. CAPPUCCINO Dispensing will stop in a few seconds. Once frothed milk has been dispensed, the machine brews coff ee.

  • Page 44: Quick Carafe Auto Clean Cycle

    ENGLISH Quick Carafe AUTO CLEAN Cycle After one or more milk-based products have been prepared, the machine allows for a quick cleaning of the carafe ducts. The following screen is displayed for 20 seconds. Press the “ ” button to start the cycle. CARAFE AUTO CLEAN START CARAFE AUTO CLEAN?

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Milk-Based Product Length

    ENGLISH 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.
  • Page 46 ENGLISH This icon is displayed during the preheating time required by the machine. CAPPUCCINO When this icon is shown, the machine starts dispensing frothed milk into the cup. Once the desired amount of frothed milk is reached, MEMO press the same selected beverage button that you pressed previously. Dispensing will stop in a few seconds.

  • Page 47: Special Beverages

    The machine is designed to brew more products than those described so far. For this, follow the steps below: Press the “ ” button to access the “SPECIAL BEVERAGES” menu. PROFILE SAECO Select the beverage by pressing the “ ” button or the “ ” button.
  • Page 48 ENGLISH Push the water dispensing spout towards the bottom while rotating it at the same time, until it is locked into the machine as shown in the fi gure. Place a container under the hot water dispensing spout. Press the “ ”...

  • Page 49: Adjusting Hot Water Dispensing

    ENGLISH Adjusting Hot Water Dispensing Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water and steam. Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the water dispensing spout. Make sure that the machine is ready for the hot water dispensing. SPECIAL BEVERAGES HOT WATER RISTRETTO...

  • Page 50: Special Beverages Menu For Brewing Other Beverages

    ENGLISH 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 coff ee is shown as an example. Note: Follow the same steps to brew the other menu beverages. Only when you are brewing a “Flat white”...

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Other Beverages Quantity For The "Special Beverages" Menu

    ENGLISH Adjusting the Other Beverages Quantity for the “Special Bever- ages” Menu 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 coff ee is shown as an example. Note: Follow the same steps to brew the other menu beverages.

  • Page 52: Beverage Programming

    The machine allows you to customise every beverage according to your personal taste and to save the preferences in your personal profi le. Press the “ ” button to access the machine main menu. PROFILE SAECO Press “ ” to confi rm. MENU...

  • Page 53: Aroma

    ENGLISH The parameters to adjust are displayed. CAPPUCCINO To select them, press the “ ” or “ ” scrolling button. STRENGTH COFFEE AMOUNT To access, press the “ ” button. TEMPERATURE To return to the previous screen, press the " "...

  • Page 54: Taste

    ENGLISH Taste TASTE This setting enables the prebrewing function. During prebrewing, the cof- DELICATE fee is slightly dampened to bring out the aroma in full. BALANCED DELICATE: prebrewing function is not performed. FULL BODY BALANCED: prebrewing function is enabled. FULL BODY: prebrewing function lasts longer to enhance the coff ee taste.

  • Page 55: Water Amount

    ENGLISH Water Amount By adjusting the bar on the display with the “ ” or “ ” scrolling button, WATER AMOUNT you can choose the quantity of water to be dispensed. Press " " to confi rm the adjustment. 50ML 450ML RESTORING BEVERAGE PARAMETERS The factory settings of every beverage can be restored for each profi le.

  • Page 56: Machine Programming

    The machine allows you to customise the operating settings. These set- tings are applied to all user profi les. Press the “ ” button to access the machine main menu. PROFILE SAECO Press the “ ” button to select “SETTINGS”. MENU...

  • Page 57: Language Settings

    ENGLISH Under HARDNESS you can set the water hardness level. WATER For water hardness measuring, refer to the “Measuring and Programming HARDNESS Water Hardness” chapter. ENABLE FILTER ACTIVATE FILTER Under ENABLE FILTER the machine notifi es the user when the water fi lter WATER needs to be replaced.

  • Page 58: Button Sound

    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. Press the “ ” button to access the machine main menu. PROFILE SAECO Press the “ ” button to select “STATISTICS”. MENU EDIT PROFILES MAINTENANCE Press “...

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    In this menu you can manage all the automatic cycles necessary for the correct maintenance of the machine. Press the “ ” button to access the machine main menu. PROFILE SAECO Press the “ ” button to select “MAINTENANCE”. MENU...

  • Page 60: Carafe Cleaning

    ENGLISH Carafe Cleaning The CARAFE CLEANING menu allows you to manage the carafe cleaning. MAINTENANCE DESCALING BREW GROUP CLEANING CARAFE CLEANING In ON/OFF AUTO CLEAN you fi nd the options to manage the “Quick CARAFE CLEANING Rinse Cycle” displayed after dispensing a milk-based beverage. ON/OFF AUTO CLEAN START FULL CLEAN OFF: Cycle deactivated.

  • Page 61: Cleaning And Maintenance

    ENGLISH 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, coff ee and limescale! The activities you need to perform and their frequency are described in detail in this chapter.
  • Page 62 ENGLISH Empty the coff ee grounds drawer and wash it with fresh water. Empty the drip tray (internal) and the lid and wash them with fresh water. Correctly reinstall all the components. Insert the drip tray and the coff ee grounds drawer and close the ser- vice door.

  • Page 63: Daily Cleaning Of The Water Tank

    ENGLISH Note: Perform this operation also when the full drip tray indicator is raised. Daily Cleaning of the Water Tank Remove the small white fi lter or the INTENZA+ water fi lter (if installed) from the water tank and wash both with fresh water. Put the small white fi lter or the INTENZA+ water fi lter (if installed) back in its housing by gently pressing and turning it at the same time.
  • Page 64 ENGLISH Remove the lid. Lift the carafe dispenser to remove it from the top of the carafe. Remove the suction tube with the fi tting (A) from the milk frother. Wash the suction tube with the fi tting thoroughly with fresh water. After installing the suction tube with the fi tting, insert the carafe dis- penser on the top of the carafe.
  • Page 65 ENGLISH Note: If you cannot install the dispenser on the top of the carafe, the pin is in the wrong position (B). Before installing the dispenser, manually push the pin to the (A) position. Insert the lid. Place the top of the carafe back in position.

  • Page 66: Weekly Cleaning Of The Milk Carafe

    ENGLISH Weekly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe The weekly cleaning is more thorough since all milk residues are removed from the dispenser. Press one of the release buttons to remove the top of the carafe as shown in the fi gures (A or B). Remove the lid.
  • Page 67 ENGLISH Remove the fi tting (B) from the suction tube. Detach the lid (C) from the milk carafe dispenser by slightly pressing on the sides while pushing downwards. Remove the milk frothing device (D) from the support (E). Remove the fi tting (F) from the milk frothing device by pulling it out- wards.
  • Page 68 ENGLISH Insert the fi tting (F) into the milk frothing device by pressing it up to its limit. Insert the milk frothing device (D) into the support (E). Attach the top (C) to the carafe dispenser. Insert the fi tting (B) into the suction tube. Insert the suction tube with the fi tting (A) into the milk frother.
  • Page 69 ENGLISH Insert the dispenser on the top of the carafe. Note: If you cannot install the dispenser on the top of the carafe, the pin is in the wrong position (B). Before installing the dispenser, manually push the pin to the (A) position. Insert the lid.

  • Page 70: Weekly Cleaning Of The Brew Group

    ENGLISH Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group The brew group should be cleaned every time the coff ee bean hopper is fi lled or at least once a week. Turn off the machine by pressing the “ ” button and remove the plug from the socket.
  • Page 71 ENGLISH Open the brew group unlocking lever. Seize the brew group handle and pull it outwards. While pulling the lever, remove the brew group. Thoroughly wash the brew group with lukewarm water and carefully clean the brew group fi lter. Caution: Do not use detergent or soap to clean the brew group.
  • Page 72 ENGLISH Thoroughly clean the upper screen using a non-abrasive cloth to remove any coff ee grounds. Warning: Danger of burning! The upper screen 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.
  • Page 73 ENGLISH Insert the brew group back into its seat by sliding it along the guides until it locks into place. Close the brew group locking lever to lock it into position. Insert the drip tray (internal) and coff ee grounds drawer. Close the service door.

  • Page 74: Weekly Cleaning Of The Coff Ee Bean Hopper And Coff Ee Tray (If Any)

    ENGLISH Weekly Cleaning of the Coff ee Bean Hopper and Coff ee Tray (if any) Remove the coff ee bean hopper lid. Empty the coff ee bean hopper from any beans. Remove the tray. Wash the tray with water. After washing it, dry it thoroughly before use. Clean the coff ee bean hopper and insert the tray back into place.

  • Page 75: Monthly Cleaning Of The Milk Carafe

    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.
  • Page 76 ENGLISH CARAFE CLEANING Press “ ” to confi rm or “ ” to return to the previous menu. START CARAFE FULL CLEAN? (~ 5 MINUTES) CARAFE CLEANING Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level. Press the " "...
  • Page 77 ENGLISH CARAFE CLEANING PLACE CONTAINER UNDER THE CARAFE DISPENSING SPOUT Place a large container (1.5 l) under the dispensing spout. Press the " " button to confi rm. The machine starts dispensing the solution through the milk dispensing spout. The following display shows the cycle progress. CARAFE CLEANING Warning: Never drink the solution dispensed during this step.
  • Page 78 ENGLISH CARAFE RINSING PLACE MILK CARAFE AND OPEN SPOUT Empty the container and place it back under the coff ee dispensing spout. Press the " " button to confi rm. Press “ ” to confi rm. CARAFE RINSING PLACE CONTAINER UNDER THE CARAFE DISPENSING SPOUT The machine will start dispensing water from the milk dispensing...

  • Page 79: Monthly Lubrication Of The Brew Group

    Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 cups of coff ee or once a month. You can purchase the Saeco grease to lubricate the brew group separately. For further details, please refer to the maintenance products page in this user manual.

  • Page 80: Monthly Cleaning Of The Brew Group With "Coff Ee Oil Remover

    The “Coff ee 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. Press the “...
  • Page 81 ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to select “MAINTENANCE”. MENU EDIT PROFILES Press “ ” to confi rm. MAINTENANCE SETTINGS STATISTICS Press the " " button to select “BREW GROUP CLEANING’”. MAINTENANCE DESCALING Press “ ” to confi rm. BREW GROUP CLEANING CARAFE CLEANING BREW GROUP CLEANING Press “...
  • Page 82 ENGLISH BREW GROUP CLEANING PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER THE DISPENSING SPOUT Place a container (1.5 l) under the coff ee dispensing spout. Press the “ ” button to start the cleaning cycle. Warning: Never drink the solution dispensed during this step. This icon is displayed.

  • Page 83: Descaling

    In this case, repair is NOT covered by warranty. Warning: Use the Saeco descaling solution only. Its formula has been designed to ensure better machine performance. The use of other products may damage the machine and leave residues in the water.
  • Page 84 Remove the water tank and the “INTENZA+” water fi lter (if installed) and insert the small white fi lter supplied with the machine. Pour the entire content of the Saeco descaling solution. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the CALC CLEAN level.
  • Page 85 ENGLISH DESCALING FILL HALF CARAFE WITH WATER. INSERT IN BREWING POSITION Fill half the carafe with water and insert it into the machine. Slide the carafe dispenser to the right up to the “ ” icon. Press the “ ” button. DESCALING PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER THE...
  • Page 86 ENGLISH Note: The circuit must be cleaned with a preset quantity of water. If the water tank is not fi lled up to the MAX level, the machine may require several refi lls for rinsing. Empty the drip tray (internal) and place it back. Then press the “ ”...
  • Page 87 ENGLISH Note: The rinse cycle is performed in order to have the circuit cleaned with a pre- set amount of water to ensure proper machine performance. If the water tank is not fi lled up to the MAX level, the machine might require more than one cycle.

  • Page 88: Accidental Interruption Of The Descaling Cycle

    ENGLISH ACCIDENTAL INTERRUPTION OF THE DESCALING CYCLE Once the descaling process has started, it must be completed; do not turn off the machine mid-cycle. If the descaling process is accidentally interrupted (power failure or ac- cidental disconnection of the power cord), follow the steps below. Check that the power button is set to "I".

  • Page 89: Display Messages

    ENGLISH DISPLAY MESSAGES Displayed message Meaning of the message Fill the coff ee bean hopper. BEANS CONTAINER EMPTY ADD COFFEE BEANS The brew group must be inserted into the machine. INSERT BREW GROUP Insert the coff ee grounds drawer and the internal drip tray. INSERT COFFEE GROUNDS DRAWER Empty the coff ee grounds drawer.
  • Page 90 2 or 3 times. RESTART TO SOLVE If the machine does not start, contact the Philips SAECO hotline in your country and quote the code shown on the display. Contact details can be found in the warranty booklet packed separately or at www.philips.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.saeco.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or con- tact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country. Contact details can be found in the warranty booklet packed separately or at www.saeco.com/support.
  • Page 92 Brew some cups of coff ee as described in (see note). is automatically adjusting the dose. the “Saeco Adapting System” chapter. The ground coff ee is too coarse. Change coff ee blend or adjust grinding as explained in the “Adjusting the Ceramic Coff ee Grinder”...
  • Page 93 These problems can be considered normal if the coff ee 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.

  • Page 94: Energy Saving

    ENGLISH ENERGY SAVING Stand-by The Saeco fully automatic espresso coff ee machine is designed for energy saving, as proven by the Class A energy label. After a certain time of inactivity that can be set by the user (see the “Machine Programming”...

  • Page 95: Technical Specifications

    We want to ensure that you remain satisfi ed with your machine. If you have not already done so, please register your purchase at www.saeco.com/welcome. This will enable us to stay in contact with you and send you cleaning and descaling reminders.

  • Page 96: Ordering Maintenance Products

    ENGLISH 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 country) at www.shop.philips.com/service, from your local dealer or at authorised service centres. If you have any diffi culties obtaining maintenance products for your ma- chine, please contact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country.
  • Page 97 ENGLISH Coff ee Oil Remover CA6704 Milk Circuit Cleaner CA6705 Maintenance Kit CA 6706...

  • Page 98: Product Settings

    ENGLISH PRODUCT SETTINGS Name Display Icon Approx. Coff ee Length Approx. Milk Length ITA: 40 ml Espresso DAC:50 ml Range 30-70 ml Default: 70 ml Espresso Lungo Range: 40-110 ml Default: 110ml Coff ee Range: 70-140 ml Default: 170 ml American Coff ee Range 110-320 ml ITA: 40 ml...
  • Page 99 ENGLISH Name Display Icon Approx. Coff ee Length Approx. Milk Length Default: 30 ml Ristretto Range: 20-40ml Default: 70 ml Espresso Intense Range: 40-110 ml ITA: 40 ml Espresso Mild DAC:50 ml Range 30-70 ml Default: 170 ml Energy Coff ee Range 110-320 ml ITA: 70 ml Flat White...
  • Page 100 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. www.philips.com/saeco...

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