Philips HD8942/12 Operating Instructions Manual

Philips HD8942/12 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 The manufacturer reserves the right to change the features of the product without prior notice. www.philips.com/saeco...
  • Page 2 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome Type HD8942 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
  • Page 3: 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 4 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.
  • Page 5 CARAFE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE For correct use of the carafe, refer to the instructions on page 12. The maintenance instructions for the carafe circuits are described on page 36. The disassembly and cleaning instructions for the components are described on page 41. THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE CARAFE AT FIRST USE AND AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    GENERAL INFORMATION ..............2 MACHINE COMPONENTS &...
  • Page 7: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION This coff ee machine is suitable for preparing espresso coff ee using coff ee beans and is equipped with a device to dispense steam and hot water. The machine is designed for domestic use and not suitable for heavy or professional use.
  • Page 8: Machine Components & Accessories - Control Panel

    MACHINE COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES - CONTROL PANEL The references of this table are reported in the attached carton paper, in which the components are illustrated. MACHINE COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Water tank + cover Cup stacking surface Pre-ground bypass doser Service door SBS dial Hot water/steam wand Full drip tray indicator...
  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION STARTING THE MACHINE Before turning on the machine, make sure that the power button is set to "0". Lift the right outer lid and remove the inner lid. Remove the water tank using the handle. Press the power button to the "I" position to turn the machine on.
  • Page 10: Setting The Language

    SETTING THE LANGUAGE This setting allows you to choose the operating language of the machine. It also allows you to adjust the parameters of the beverages to the typical parameters of the country where the machine is used. This is why some languages are diff erentiated also by country. If no language is selected, you will be requested to select it the next time the machine is started.
  • Page 11: First Use - Use After A Period Of Inactivity

    INSTALLATION FIRST USE - USE AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY To improve the product quality, carry out this procedure at fi rst use of the machine and after long periods of inactivity. A few simple operations are needed to ensure the quality of your favourite beverages over time. Place a container of large size under the coff ee dispensing spout.
  • Page 12: Intenza Water Filter

    INTENZA WATER FILTER To improve the quality of the water you use and extend the life of your machine at the same time, it is recommended that you install the water fi lter. After installation, go to the water fi lter initialization programme (see the "MACHINE MENU", page 25). In this way, the machine informs the user when the water fi lter must be replaced.
  • Page 13: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS COFFEE STRENGTH (SBS) The SBS dial has been carefully designed to give your coff ee the fullness and intensity you desire. Simply turn the dial and set the coff ee from mild intensity to strong intensity, according to your own taste. SBS –...
  • Page 14: Saeco Adapting System

    SAECO ADAPTING SYSTEM Coff ee is a natural product and its characteristics may change according to its origin, blend and roast. The Saeco coff ee machine is equipped with a self-adjusting system that allows the use of all types of coff ee beans available on the market (not including fl avored or carmelized). •...
  • Page 15: Dispensing Spout Height Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS DISPENSING SPOUT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Before brewing a product, and according to the kind of cup, adjust the height of the dispensing spout. To adjust, manually move the dispensing spout as shown in the picture. Note: In some cases the dispensing spout can be removed to allow the use of very large containers.
  • Page 16: Stand-By Mode

    STAND-BY MODE The machine is designed for energy saving. After 60 minutes of inactivity, the machine goes into stand-by mode, the boiler is no longer heated and all the devices turn off . Power consumption is reduced to a minimum. Press any button to turn the machine on again. The machine status can be manually changed to stand-by mode by holding the stand-by button pressed for 3 seconds.
  • Page 17: Milk Carafe Use

    MILK CARAFE USE The machine is equipped with a carafe allowing for optimal milk frothing for the brewing of tasty cappuccinos, latte macchiatos and any milk-based beverage. Note: Before using the carafe, make sure it is thoroughly clean and sanitary. If milk is left in the carafe, make sure it is still suitable for food consumption before using it.
  • Page 18 At this stage the carafe holes (A) are lower than the couplings (C). The carafe pins (B) are located at the same height of the guides (D). DO NOT FORCE THE INCLINATION OF THE CARAFE. REMOVING THE CARAFE The following operations show how to properly remove the carafe from the machine. DO NOT FORCE THE INCLINATION OF THE CARAFE.
  • Page 19: Coffee Brewing

    COFFEE BREWING ESPRESSO / LONG COFFEE This procedure shows how to brew an espresso. To brew another type of coff ee, press the appropriate button. Use proper coff ee cups to prevent coff ee from spilling. To brew 2 cups, press the button twice; the machine brews half of the entered quantity and briefl y interrupts dispensing in order to grind the second coff ee dose.
  • Page 20: Beverage Brewing With Pre-Ground Coffee

    BEVERAGE BREWING WITH PRE-GROUND COFFEE The machine allows you to use pre-ground and decaff einated coff ee. Pre-ground coff ee must be poured into the bypass doser positioned on the top of the machine. Only use ground coff ee for espresso machines and never coff ee beans or instant coff ee (see the "BEVERAGE MENU"...
  • Page 21: Cappuccino / Latte Macchiato / Cafe Latte

    CAPPUCCINO / LATTE MACCHIATO / CAFE LATTE PRODUCT BREWING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DISPENSING PHASE, THE MACHINE MAY PRODUCE SOME SPURTS OF MILK AND STEAM: RISK OF SCALDING! ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE CYCLE TO END BEFORE REMOVING THE CONTAINER. REFER TO THE SECTION "MILK CARAFE USE"...
  • Page 22: Cleaning Cycle

    At the end remove the cup with the cappuccino and place the handle back to the initial position. NEVER SEIZE THE CARAFE HANDLE DURING THE CLEANING CYCLE: RISK OF SCALDING! The procedure to prepare a latte macchiato, a milk and coff ee, or a hot milk is similar (please, refer to the 'special' beverages section - CLEANING CYCLE The machine allows executing a quick cleaning cycle at any time.
  • Page 23: Hot Water Dispensing

    HOT WATER HOT WATER DISPENSING WARNING: DISPENSING MAY BE PRECEDED BY SHORT SPURTS OF HOT WATER AND SCALDING IS POSSIBLE. THE STEAM/HOT WATER WAND MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURES: DO NOT TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS. USE THE APPROPRIATE HANDLE ONLY. Place a container beneath the hot water / steam wand.
  • Page 24: Special Beverages

    "SPECIAL" BUTTON The machine is designed to brew other beverages not displayed on the main menu. Note: If no product is selected, the machine goes back to the main menu. WARNING: DISPENSING MAY BE PRECEDED BY SHORT SPURTS OF HOT WATER AND SCALDING IS POSSIBLE. THE STEAM/HOT WATER WAND MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURES: DO NOT TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS.
  • Page 25: American Coffee

    SPECIAL BEVERAGES AMERICAN COFFEE This specifi c program allows you to brew American coff ee: the coff ee brewing is managed in a special way to bring out the taste of American coff ee. Note: Completely turn the SBS dial counter-clockwise, as shown in the display (see page 8). Two coff ee brewing cycles are performed to prepare this product.
  • Page 26: Beverage Length Quick Programming

    BREWING MAY BE PRECEDED BY SHORT SPURTS OF MILK AND STEAM: RISK OF SCALDING! REFER TO THE SECTION "MILK CONTAINER USE". This section shows the programming procedure for the Cappuccino. This is meant as an example to introduce you to the steps necessary for a quick and easy programming of all the beverages.
  • Page 27: Beverage Menu

    BEVERAGE MENU 08/11/10 11:11 Press the MENU button to access the machine main menu. Exit button Selection/confi rmation button DEFAULT All beverage settings can be customized. Press the OK button to access the BEVERAGE MENU. Scrolling/Selection button BEVERAGE MENU ESPRESSO ESPRESSO LUNGO CAFFE’...
  • Page 28 In this case we look at how to programme a customized cappuccino. The milk managing options are not shown when a coff ee brewing (espresso or long coff ee) is being programmed. COFFEE QUANTITY PREBREWING COFFEE TEMPERATURE COFFEE LENGTH CAPPUCCINO COFFEE QUANTITY PREBREWING COFFEE TEMPERATURE...
  • Page 29 BEVERAGE MENU CAPPUCCINO COFFEE QUANTITY PREBREWING COFFEE TEMPERATURE This section allows you to program the quantity of milk for each selected beverage. The MILK QUANTITY buttons ( ) or ( ) allow to determine exactly the quantity of milk to be dispensed. The strip on the display shows the estimated value of this parameter.
  • Page 30: Machine Menu

    The machine allows you to customize the operation settings. 08/11/10 11:11 Press the MENU button to access the machine main menu. Exit button MACHINE MENU GENERAL MENU DISPLAY MENU Selection/confi rmation button MACHINE MENU MENU BEVERAGE MENU MACHINE MENU Select the menu by pressing the ( ) button. Press the OK button to access the MACHINE MENU.
  • Page 31 MACHINE MENU GENERAL MENU GENERAL MENU TONE ECOMODE To change the machine operation settings. This function activates/deactivates the acoustic alarms. To deactivate the acoustic alarms To activate the acoustic alarms This function enables allows you to choose how the boilers on the machine are activated, to promote energy saving.
  • Page 32 MENU DISPLAY This menu allows you to set the menu language and the display contrast. DISPLAY MENU This setting is of fundamental importance for correctly adjusting the LANGUAGE parameters of the machine according to the country where the machine is used. ENGLISH The currently selected language is displayed.
  • Page 33 MACHINE MENU CALENDAR CALENDAR TIME HOUR MINUTES FORMAT DATE YEAR MONTH FORMAT STAND-BY 15 MINUTES 30 MINUTES 60 MINUTES 180 MINUTES This menu allows setting all the time and calendar functions and their related functions. This setting is fundamental for the correct operation of all those functions requiring precise time settings.
  • Page 34 CALENDAR POWER-ON TIMER TIMER 1 HOUR MINUTES DAY OF THE WEEK TIMER 2 TIMER 3 This menu allows you to programme the machine power-on times, according to your needs. The machine performs this function only if the power button is switched to on. It is possible to set 3 diff erent power-on times, which can be managed independently.
  • Page 35 MACHINE MENU WATER MENU WATER MENU HARDNESS ENABLE FILTER ACTIVATE FILTER This menu allows setting correct water parameters for beverages dispensing. To change the machine water hardness setting. The "Water Hardness" function allows adjusting the machine to the level of hardness of the water used.
  • Page 36 MAINTENANCE This menu allows setting all the functions for correct machine maintenance MAINTENANCE COUNTERS BREW GROUP CARAFE CLEANING DESCALING CARAFE CLEAN FACTORY SETTINGS FACTORY SETTINGS This function shows how many products have been brewed for every single type of coff ee since the last reset. This function enables the wash cycle for the brew group (See page 32).
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE BREW GROUP CLEANING CYCLE To rinse the brew group, simply clean with water as shown on page 40. This wash cycle completes the maintenance process of the brew group. We recommend carrying out this cycle on a monthly basis or every 500 coff ees using the Saeco brew group cleaning tablets, which can be purchased from Saeco Customer Service or an authorized retailer.
  • Page 38 BOILER DESCALING CYCLE MENU Descaling should be performed every 1-2 months or when the machine displays the relevant message. The machine must be on to perform this cycle; it automatically controls the distribution of the descaling solution. In case of confl ict, priority must be given to what is indicated in the operation and maintenance manual over the instructions provided on separately sold accessories and materials.
  • Page 39 MAINTENANCE EMPTY TRAY UNDE BREW GROUP Empty the drip tray placed under the dispensing spout (page 38 - fi g. 2) and then replace it on the machine. Then, press the "OK" button. STEP 1/2 DESCALING PAUSE The descaling cycle is activated. The bar shows the cycle's progress.
  • Page 40 PLACE A CONTAINE UNDER HOT WATER CARAFE DISP SPOU Place a container under the dispensing spout and a container under the hot water wand. Then, press the "OK" button. 08/11/10 11:11 At the end of the second step, the machine is ready for use. After rinsing them, dry them carefully and fi t them back into their seats.
  • Page 41 MAINTENANCE MILK CIRCUIT MAINTENANCE It is possible to sanitize the milk circuits by carrying out a simple and quick cycle allowing for a thorough cleaning. This wash completes the maintenance process of the milk carafe. We recommend carrying out this cycle on a monthly basis using Saeco cleaning solution, which can be purchased from Saeco Customer Service or an authorized dealer.
  • Page 42 At this stage the carafe holes (A) are lower than the couplings (C). The carafe pins (B) are located at the same height of the guides (D). The carafe will be naturally back in place. CARAFE CLEANING The cleaning cycle is activated. The bar shows the cycle progress.
  • Page 43: Cleaning

    CLEANING MAINTENANCE DURING OPERATION During normal operation, the following messages may appear: "EMPTY COFFEE GROUNDS DRAWER" and/or "EMPTY DRIP TRAY". This operation must be performed when the machine is on. Press the button and open the service door. Empty and wash the drip tray and the cover with fresh water.
  • Page 44: General Machine Cleaning

    GENERAL MACHINE CLEANING The cleaning procedure described below must be carried out at least once a week. Note: If water remains in the tank for several days, do not use it. WARNING! Never immerse the machine in water. Turn off the machine and unplug it. Remove the grill and wash it thoroughly.
  • Page 45: Brew Group Cleaning

    CLEANING BREW GROUP CLEANING Wash the brew group at least once a week. Before removing the group, remove the used grounds drawer as shown in fi g. 2 on page 38. Wash the brew group with lukewarm water. Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 brewing cycles. The brew group lubricant may be purchased from an authorized service center.
  • Page 46: Milk Carafe Cleaning

    MILK CARAFE CLEANING The carafe must be removed and properly washed at least once a week. This procedure guarantees the perfect sanitation of all components. Note: Pay attention to how the components are assembled. This little shrewdness will facilitate the subsequent reassembling.
  • Page 47: Milk Carafe Assembly

    CLEANING MILK CARAFE ASSEMBLY Pay attention during the assembly phase. In case the components do not smoothly enter in their positions, read the instructions more carefully and repeat the assembly procedure. Note: The inner side of the service door shows a quick guide on how to reassemble the carafe. Insert the inner fi tting in the hose and press until fully inserting it.
  • Page 48: Machine Warnings

    Help Message Displayed CLOSE HOPPER DOOR ADD COFFEE INSERT BREW GROUP INSERT COFFEE GROUNDS DRAWER INSERT DRIP TRAY EMPTY COFFEE GROUNDS DRAWER EMPTY DRIP TRAY CLOSE FRONT DOOR MACHINE WARNINGS How to Reset the Message Close or correctly place the coff ee bean hopper inner cover to be able to prepare a beverage.
  • Page 49 MACHINE WARNINGS Help Message Displayed REFILL WATER TANK TURN CARAFE INTO BREWING POSITION TURN CARAFE INTO RINSING POSITION INSERT CARAFE 08/11/10 11:11 08/11/10 11:11 RESTART TO SOLVE How to Reset the Message Take out the tank and fi ll it with fresh drinkable water or top it up by means of the special port.
  • Page 50: Safety Rules

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IMMEDIATELY UNPLUG THE CORD FROM THE OUTLET. ONLY USE THE APPLIANCE • Indoors. • For preparing coff ee, hot water and for frothing milk. • For domestic use. • 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.
  • Page 51 SAFETY RULES DANGERS • The appliance must not be used by children and persons who have not been informed of its operation. • The appliance is dangerous to children. When left unattended, unplug from the electrical outlet. • Keep the coff ee machine packaging out of the reach of children. •...
  • Page 52 SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP S.P.A Via Torretta, 240 - 40041 Gaggio Montano (Bo) - Italy declare under our responsibility that the product : to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents : • Safety of household and electrical appliances - General requirements EN 60335-1(2002) + A1(2004) + A2(2006) + A11(2004) + A12(2006)+ A13(2008) •...

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