Ordering Accessories; Warranty And Support; Troubleshooting - Philips SENSEO Viva Café Quick Manual

- Flush the coffee machine with fresh water
before you use it for the first time. This
causes the system to fill with water, which is
essential for the machine to work properly.
- Do not use the machine at a temperature
below 0 °C. Water left in the machine may
freeze and cause damage.
- Do not use the machine in combination with
water softeners based on sodium exchange.
- Descale your machine regularly. The machine
indicates when descaling is needed. Not
doing this will make your machine stop
working properly. In this case, repair is not
covered by your warranty.
- Never use a descaling agent based on
mineral acids such as sulphuric acid,
hydrochloric acid, sulphamic acid and acetic
acid (e.g. vinegar). These descaling agents
may damage your coffee machine.
- The 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, nor is it intended to be used
by clients in hotels, motels, bed and
breakfasts and other residential
environments.
Compliance with standards
This machine complies with all applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
The energy consumption of this machine in off mode is less than 0.5 Watt.
This means that this machine complies with European Directive 2009/125/
EC, which sets the ecological design requirements for energy-using
products.
Frost-free storage
If you already used the coffee machine and have therefore already flushed
it with water, you may only use and store it in a frost-free place to prevent it
from becoming damaged.

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
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This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste (2012/19/EU) (Fig. 1).
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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 machine. 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.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
The CALC light You have pressed the cup button and the mug button
flashes. at the same time. This started the descaling cycle. If
you did not intend to start the descaling cycle, simply
press the on/off button to switch off the machine. If
you did intend to start the descaling cycle, do not
interrupt this cycle but let the machine operate until
the water reservoir is empty.
The CALC The descaling procedure has not been completed.
light lights up Perform the descaling procedure. Do not switch off
continuously after the machine during descaling.
descaling.
Water continued The machine was performing the flushing cycle.
to flow from the You have to place a bowl of 1.5 liters under the spout.
spout when I used
the machine for
the first time.
The light ring Make sure that there is enough water in the water
around the on/off reservoir and that the water reservoir is placed
button continues properly.
to flash rapidly.
There is not enough water in the water reservoir
(i.e. above the MIN level if you want to brew 1 cup).
Check if the float in the water reservoir is stuck. Empty
the water reservoir and shake it a few times to release
the float. Clean the water reservoir with hot water and
some washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher.
I cannot open the A temporary vacuum has developed under the lid.
lid. Switch off the coffee machine. Pull up the lever and
wait 24 hours before you open the lid. You may need
to use some force. Always make sure the pod holders
are clean and the sieve is not clogged to prevent a
vacuum.
The coffee Check the pod holder. If the sieve is clogged, use a
machine produces washing-up brush to unclog the sieve. If you cannot
less coffee than clean it properly with the washing-up brush, put the
before. pod holder in the machine and descale the machine
(see 'CALC').
Descale the machine (see 'CALC').
Water leaks from Make sure that you do not overfill the water reservoir.
the machine. Check that you place the water reservoir on the
machine correctly.
Check the pod holder. If the sieve is clogged, use a
washing-up brush to unclog the sieve. If you cannot
clean it properly with the washing-up brush, put the
pod holder in the machine and descale the machine
(see 'CALC').
Make sure that the coffee pod has been put properly
in the center of the pod holder.
In all other cases, contact the Philips Consumer Care
Center in your country.
I cannot close the Check if a used coffee pod is sticking to the water
lid properly. distribution disk. If this is the case, remove the used pod.
Check if you used the correct pod holder. Use XL
pods in combination with the deeper mug pod holder.
The Senseo® Make sure that you place the coffee pod properly in
coffee is not the center of the pod holder and ensure the coffee in
strong enough. the pod is evenly distributed.
If you prefer a more robust flavor, SENSEO® coffee
pods with a stronger blend are available.
The Senseo® If you prefer a milder flavor, SENSEO® coffee pods
coffee is too with a milder blend are available.
strong.
The coffee is not Preheat your cup or mug by brewing one cup or a
hot enough. mug without a coffee pod.
Descale the machine.
The coffee You have not placed the pod correctly. Place the pod
appears to have a in the center of the pod holder with the convex side
different taste. pointing downwards. Make sure that the coffee in the
pod is distributed evenly and press the pod lightly
into the pod holder.
The machine has Contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your
been stored in a country.
room that was not
frost-free.