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Introduction
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General description (Fig. 1)
Cord with mains plug
A
On/off switch
B
Coffeemaker
C
Lid of coffeemaker
D
Water tank
E
Filter holder
F
Lid of jug
G
Jug
H
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future
reference.
Danger
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Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
Warning
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Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains
voltage before you connect the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is
damaged.
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If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service
centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
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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.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children. Do not let the mains cord
hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance stands.
Caution
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Do not place the appliance on a hot surface and do not let the mains cord come
into contact with hot surfaces.
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Unplug the appliance before you clean it and if problems occur during brewing.
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This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such
as:
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staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
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farm houses;
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by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
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bed and breakfast type environments.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields
(EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the
appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.
Preparing for use
1
Clean the jug and the filter holder (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).
2
Put the appliance on a flat and stable surface.
3
Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.
4
To store excess cord, push it into the opening at the back of the coffee
maker (Fig. 2).
Make sure that the cord does not come into contact with hot surfaces.
Flushing the appliance
1
Open the lid (Fig. 3).
2
Fill the water tank with cold fresh water and put the jug in place (Fig. 4).
Do not put a filter and ground coffee in the filter holder.
3
Press the on/off switch to switch on the appliance. (Fig. 5)
, The power-on light goes on.
Let the appliance run until the water tank is empty.
4
Switch off the appliance when all the water is in the jug.
5
Let the appliance cool down for at least 3 minutes before you start to brew
coffee.
Using the appliance
Brewing coffee
1
Open the lid (Fig. 3).
2
Fill the water tank with fresh cold water (Fig. 6).
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The graduations on the left are for large cups (120ml).
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The graduations on the right are for small cups (80ml).
3
Close the lid.
4
Place the jug on the hotplate.
Make sure you place the jug properly on the hotplate.
Note: If you do not place the jug properly on the hotplate, the drip stop prevents the
coffee from flowing into the jug and the filter. As a result, the filter may overflow.
5
Open the filter holder (Fig. 7).
6
Take a paper filter (type 1x4 or no. 4) and fold the sealed edges to prevent
tearing and folding.
In some countries, this coffee maker comes with a permanent filter. In that case, do
not use paper filters.
7
Put the filter in the filter holder.
8
Put pre-ground coffee (filter-fine grind) in the filter (Fig. 8).
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For large cups: use one heaped measuring spoon of ground coffee for each cup.
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For small cups: use one level measuring spoon of ground coffee for each cup.
9
Close the lid.
10 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance (Fig. 5).
, The power-on light goes on.
11 When all the water has passed through the filter, you can remove the jug from
the appliance.
12 Switch off the appliance after use.
13 Let the appliance cool down for at least 3 minutes before you start to brew
coffee again.
14 Remove the filter holder and throw away the paper filter.
If you have used the permanent filter, empty and rinse it.
Cleaning
Always unplug the appliance before you clean it.
Never immerse the appliance in water.
1
Clean the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
2
Detach the filter holder.
3
Clean the jug and the removable filter holder in hot water with some washing-
up liquid or in the dishwasher (Fig. 9).
4
After cleaning, rinse the jug with fresh hot water.
Descaling
Regular descaling prolongs the life of the appliance and guarantees optimal brewing
results for a long time.
In case of normal use (two full jugs of coffee every day), descale the coffee maker:
- 2 or 3 times a year if you use soft water;
- 4 or 5 times a year if you use hard water.
Contact your local water board for information about the water hardness in your
area.
1
Fill the water tank with white vinegar (4% acetic acid). Do not put a filter and
ground coffee in the filter holder.
You can also use an appropriate liquid descaler. In this case, follow the instructions on
the package of the descaler.
Do not use a descaling powder.
2
Let the appliance complete two brewing cycles.
See chapter ‘Using the appliance’. Let the appliance cool down before you start the
second brewing cycle.
3
Let the appliance complete two more brewing cycles with fresh, cold water to
remove all vinegar or descaler residues.
4
Clean the separate parts (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).
Accessories
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You can order a new jug from your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre
under type number HD7983/70 (white) or HD7983/20 (black).
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You can order a permanent filter from your Philips dealer or a Philips service
centre under reference number 4822 48050 479 (permanent nylon coffee filter).
Environment
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Do not throw away the appliance 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 (Fig. 10).
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your
country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no
Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.
Troubleshooting
If problems arise with your coffee maker and you cannot solve them with the
information below, please contact the nearest Philips service centre or the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem
Solution
The appliance does not
Make sure that:
work.
- the appliance is plugged in.
- the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds
to the local mains voltage.
- the appliance is switched on.
In all other cases, contact the Philips Consumer Care
Centre.
Water leaks out of the
Make sure that:
appliance.
- the water tank has not been filled beyond the
MAX level.
In all other cases, contact the Philips Consumer Care
Centre.
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