Cleaning The Brew Group - Philips EP5961 User Manual

Part description When to clean
Drip tray Empty the drip tray as soon
as the red 'drip tray full'
indicator pops up through
the drip tray. Clean the drip
tray when it suits you.
Coffee grounds Empty the coffee grounds
container container when prompted by
the machine. Clean it when it
suits you.
Water tank When it suits you.
Coffee funnel Check the coffee funnel
weekly to see if it is clogged.
Espresso stand Daily
Tip: There is a cleaning calender on the last page of this user manual. Write down the dates on which
you have performed a cleaning action.

Cleaning the brew group

Regular cleaning of the brew group prevents coffee residues from clogging up the internal circuits.
Visit www.philips.com/coffee-care for support videos on how to remove, insert and clean the brew
group.
Cleaning the brew group under the tap
1 Remove the brew group and the coffee residues drawer.
2 Rinse the coffee residues drawer and the brew group thoroughly with water. Carefully clean the
upper filter (Fig. 27) of the brew group.
3 Let the brew group air-dry before you place it back. Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to
prevent fibers from collecting inside the brew group.
Cleaning the brew group with the coffee oil remover tablets
Only use Phillips Saeco coffee oil remover tablets. Follow the instructions given in the user manual
that comes with the coffee oil remover tablets.
Lubricating the brew group
Lubricate the brew group regularly to ensure that the moving parts continue to move smoothly. See
the table below for the lubrication frequency. Visit www.philips.com/coffee-care for detailed video
instructions.
Usage frequency
Low
Nr of drinks brewed daily
1-5
How to clean
Remove the drip tray and rinse it under the tap
with some washing-up liquid.
Remove the coffee grounds container while the
machine is switched on and rinse it under the tap
with some washing-up liquid.
Rinse the water tank under the tap
Unplug the machine and remove the brew group.
Open the lid of the pre-ground coffee
compartment and insert the spoon handle into
the coffee funnel. Move the handle up and down
until the clogged ground coffee falls down (Fig.
29). Go to www.philips.com/coffee-care for
detailed video instructions.
Empty the espresso stand and clean it under the
tap or in the dishwasher.
Lubrication frequency
Every 4 months
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