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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Type HD8773 Read carefully before using the machine. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Touch Milk Carafe fully automatic coff ee machine! To fully benefi t from the support that Saeco off ers, please register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coff ee using whole coff ee beans, and it is supplied with a milk carafe so you can brew a perfect cappuccino in a quick and easy way. - Page 5 ENGLISH BREWING A COFFEE..................26 Brewing a Coff ee Using Coff ee Beans ......................26 Brewing a Coff ee Using Pre-Ground Coff ee .....................27 MILK CARAFE....................29 Filling the Milk Carafe ..........................29 Inserting the Milk Carafe .........................30 Removing the Milk Carafe ........................30 Emptying the Milk Carafe ........................31 BREWING A CAPPUCCINO ................32 Adjusting the Cappuccino Length ......................35 FROTHING MILK....................37...
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Page 6: Installation
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Page 7: General Description
ENGLISH General Description 1. Grinder adjustment knob 2. Coff ee bean hopper 3. Pre-ground coff ee compartment 4. Water tank + Lid 5. Coff ee bean hopper lid 6. Control panel 7. Dispensing spout 8. Full drip tray indicator 9. Cup holder grill 10. -
Page 8: 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 machine from the packaging. For best use, it is recommended to: •... - Page 9 ENGLISH Rinse the water tank with fresh water. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level and reinsert it into the machine. Make sure it is fully inserted. Caution: Never fi ll the water tank with warm, hot, sparkling water or any other liquid, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine.
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Page 10: Using The Machine For The First Time
ENGLISH Switch the power button to “I” to turn on the machine. The “ ” button blinks. To turn on the machine simply press the “ ” button. The machine automatically primes the circuit. USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME When using the machine for the fi rst time, the following activities need to happen: 1) The machine will prime the circuit;... -
Page 11: Automatic Rinse/Self-Cleaning Cycle
ENGLISH The bar under the icon shows the operation progress. When the pro- cess is completed, the machine stops dispensing automatically. Then the control panel shows the machine warm-up icon. Automatic Rinse/Self-Cleaning Cycle When warm-up is complete, the machine automatically performs a rinse/ self-cleaning cycle of the internal circuit with fresh water. -
Page 12: Manual Rinse Cycle
ENGLISH Manual Rinse Cycle During this process you activate the coff ee brewing cycle and fresh water fl ows through the water circuit. This takes a few minutes. Place a container under the coff ee dispensing spout. Check that the machine shows this display. Select the pre-ground coff ee brewing function by pressing the “... - Page 13 ENGLISH Press the “ ” MENU button. The machine shows this display. Press the “ ” button. The following icon is displayed. Press the “ ” button to start dispensing hot water. This icon is displayed. The machine reminds you to install the water dispensing spout.
- Page 14 ENGLISH Dispense water until the no water icon appears. Note: The manual rinse cycle may be stopped by pressing the “ ” button. Fill the water tank again up to the MAX level. Now the machine is ready for coff ee brewing. The display to the left will be shown.
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Page 15: Measuring And Programming Water Hardness
ENGLISH Measuring and Programming Water Hardness Water hardness measuring is very important in order to defi ne the descal- ing frequency and to install the “INTENZA+” water fi lter (for more detail on the water fi lter, see next chapter). To measure the water hardness follow the steps below: Immerse the water hardness test strip (supplied with the machine) in water for 1 second. -
Page 16: Intenza+" Water Filter Installation
ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to enter the programming menu. Press the “ ” button to scroll the functions until this icon appears. Note: The machine is supplied with a standard water hardness setting, suitable for most types of water. Press the “... - Page 17 ENGLISH Remove the small white fi lter from the water tank and store it in a dry place. Remove the “INTENZA+” water fi lter from its packaging, immerse it ver- tically (with the opening positioned upwards) in cold water and gently press the sides so as to let the air bubbles out.
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Page 18: Replacing The "Intenza+" Water Filter
ENGLISH Press the “ ” MENU button. The machine shows this icon. Press the “ ” button to enter the programming menu. Press the “ ” button to scroll the functions until this icon appears. Press the “ ” button to select “ON” and press the “ ”... - Page 19 ENGLISH Press the “ ” MENU button. The machine shows this icon. Press the “ ” button to enter the programming menu. Press the “ ” button to scroll the functions until this icon appears. Select the “RESET” option. Press the " "...
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Page 20: Adjustments
ENGLISH ADJUSTMENTS The machine allows for certain adjustments so that you can brew the best tasting coff ee possible. 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 fl avored coff ee beans. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Aroma (Coff Ee Strength)
ENGLISH The reference marks inside the coff ee bean hopper indicate the grind setting. There are 5 diff erent grind settings to choose from position 1 for coarse grind - lighter taste to position 2 for fi ne grind - bolder taste Adjusting the Aroma (Coff ee Strength) Choose your favorite coff ee blend and adjust the amount of coff ee to be ground according to your personal taste. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Coff Ee Dispensing Spout
ENGLISH Adjusting the Coff ee Dispensing Spout The height of the dispensing spout can be adjusted to better fi t the dimensions of the cups that you wish to use. The lower part of the dispens- ing spout can be removed to allow a tumbler to be used. Move the dispensing spout up or down with your fi ngers to adjust its height as shown in the image. -
Page 23: Espresso" Or "Coffee" Selection Lever
ENGLISH Remove the lower part of the dispensing spout to allow a tumbler to be used. Note: Before installing the lower part of the dispensing spout, clean it together with the upper part. “ESPRESSO” or “COFFEE” Selection Lever The machine allows you to adjust the brewing pressure according to the desired beverage type. - Page 24 ENGLISH The lever allows two types of brewing: ESPRESSO Push the lever downwards to select the “ESPRESSO” function. In this position you can brew an espresso coff ee by pressing the “ ” button or a cappuccino by pressing the “ ”...
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Page 25: Adjusting The Coff Ee Length
ENGLISH Adjusting the Coff ee Length The machine allows you to adjust the amount of brewed coff ee according to your taste and the size of your cups. Each time the “ ”, “ ” or “ ” button is pressed, the machine brews a pre-set amount of beverage. -
Page 26: Brewing Espresso
ENGLISH BREWING ESPRESSO Before brewing espresso, make sure that there are no warnings shown on the control panel, and that the water tank and coff ee bean hopper are fi lled. Brewing an Espresso Using Coff ee Beans Place 1 or 2 cups under the dispensing spout. Push the lever downwards to select the “ESPRESSO”... -
Page 27: Brewing An Espresso Using Pre-Ground Coff Ee
ENGLISH After the prebrewing cycle, coff ee begins to pour out of the dispensing spout. Coff ee brewing stops automatically when the set level is reached. However, it is possible to stop the coff ee brewing earlier by pressing the “ ”... -
Page 28: Brewing A Coffee
ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to brew an espresso. The brewing cycle starts. After the prebrewing cycle, coff ee begins to pour out of the dispensing spout. Brewing stops automatically when the set level is reached. However, it is possible to stop the coff ee brewing earlier by pressing the “ ”... -
Page 29: Brewing A Coff Ee Using Pre-Ground Coff Ee
ENGLISH Push the lever upwards to select the “COFFEE” function. COFFEE To brew the beverage, press the “ ” button to select the desired aroma. To brew a medium coff ee, press the “ ” button only once. This icon will be displayed. - Page 30 ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to select the pre-ground coff ee function. Lift the pre-ground coff ee compartment lid and add one measuring scoop of pre-ground coff ee to the compartment. Use only the measur- ing scoop supplied with the machine. Then close the pre-ground coff ee compartment lid.
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Page 31: Milk Carafe
ENGLISH MILK CARAFE This chapter explains how to use the milk carafe to prepare a cappuccino or to froth the milk. Note: Before using the milk carafe, clean it thoroughly as described in the “Clean- ing and Maintenance” chapter. We recommend that you fi ll the carafe with cold (5°C / 41°F) milk with a protein content of at least 3% to ensure optimum results when preparing a cappuccino. -
Page 32: 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 water dispensing spout to remove it. Slightly tilt the milk carafe. -
Page 33: Emptying The Milk Carafe
ENGLISH Emptying the Milk Carafe Press one of the release buttons at the side 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 34: Brewing A Cappuccino
ENGLISH BREWING A CAPPUCCINO Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of milk and steam. Danger of burning! Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the milk carafe. Fill the milk carafe with milk. The level must be between the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) indication on the milk carafe. - Page 35 ENGLISH Place a cup under the dispensing spout. Check that the lever is set to “ESPRESSO”. ESPRESSO Press the “ ” button to start the dispensing procedure. Note: If an espresso, or a cappuccino is selected with the lever in the wrong posi- tion, the following icon will be displayed reminding you to set the lever to the correct position.
- Page 36 ENGLISH This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine. When the machine shows the following icon, the machine pours the milk. Dispensing can be stopped by pressing the “ ” button. Once the froth milk has been dispensed, the machine brews the coff ee. Dispensing can be stopped by pressing the “...
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Page 37: Adjusting The Cappuccino Length
ENGLISH Adjusting the Cappuccino Length Each time the “ ” button is pressed, the machine pours a pre-set quantity of cappuccino into the cup. The machine allows you to adjust the amount of cappuccino brewed ac- cording to your taste and the size of your cups. Fill the carafe with milk and insert it into the machine. - Page 38 ENGLISH Press and hold the “ ” button until the “MEMO” icon appears on the display. Then release the button. The machine is now in programming mode. Note: If an espresso, or a cappuccino is selected with the lever in the wrong posi- tion, the following icon will be displayed reminding you to set the lever to the correct position.
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Page 39: Frothing Milk
ENGLISH FROTHING MILK Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of milk and steam. Danger of burning! Wait until the end of the cycle before removing the milk carafe. Fill the milk carafe with milk. The level must be between the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) indication on the milk carafe. - Page 40 ENGLISH Place a cup under the dispensing spout. Press the “ ” MENU button. The following icon is displayed. Press the “ ” button. The machine shows this display. Press the “ ” button to select froth milk. The machine reminds you to insert the carafe and pull out the milk carafe dispenser.
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Page 41: Adjusting The Froth Milk Length
ENGLISH This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine. The machine dispenses a predefi ned quantity of froth milk into the cup. Dispensing can be stopped by pressing the “ ” button. Slide the milk carafe dispenser back to the “ ” icon. Note: After using the milk carafe, clean it as described in the "Cleaning and Main- tenance"... - Page 42 ENGLISH Place a cup under the dispensing spout. Press the “ ” MENU button. The following icon is displayed. Press the “ ” button. The machine shows this display. Press and hold the “ ” button to select froth milk until the “MEMO” icon appears on the display.
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Page 43: Dispensing Hot Water
ENGLISH This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine. When the desired amount of froth milk is reached, press the “ ” but- ton. Now the “froth milk” button is programmed. Every time it is pressed, the machine will brew the same amount of froth milk that was programmed. - Page 44 ENGLISH Place a container under the hot water dispensing spout. Press the “ ” MENU button. The following icon is displayed. Press the “ ” button. The machine shows this display. Press the “ ” button to start dispensing. This icon is displayed. The machine reminds you to install the water dispensing spout.
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Page 45: Cleaning And Maintenance
ENGLISH This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine. Dispense the desired amount of hot water. To stop the hot water dispensing, press the “ ” button. 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. -
Page 46: Daily Cleaning Of The Water Tank
ENGLISH Remove the coff ee grounds drawer and empty it. Empty and clean the drip tray. Insert the coff ee grounds drawer back into the drip tray and this into the machine. Note: Also empty the drip tray and coff ee grounds drawer when the full drip tray indicator is raised. -
Page 47: Daily Cleaning Of The Milk Carafe
ENGLISH Daily Cleaning of the Milk Carafe It is important that you clean the milk carafe daily or after each use as it preserves hygiene and ensures perfect froth milk consistency. Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of hot water and steam. - Page 48 ENGLISH Remove the lid and fi ll the milk carafe up to the MAX level with fresh water. Slide lid back onto the milk carafe. Pull out the milk carafe dispenser to the right up to the “ ” icon. Place a container under the dispensing spout.
- Page 49 ENGLISH Press the “ ” button. The machine shows this display. Press the “ ” button to select froth milk. The machine reminds you to insert the carafe and pull out the milk carafe dispenser. This icon is displayed during preheating time required by the machine. Once the machine stops dispensing water, the cleaning is fi nished.
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Page 50: Weekly Cleaning Of The Machine
ENGLISH Weekly Cleaning of the Machine Clean the seat of the drip tray. Weekly Cleaning of the Milk Carafe The weekly cleaning is more thorough since all milk residue is removed from the dispenser. Press one of the release buttons at the side to remove the top of the carafe as shown in the fi gures (A or B). - Page 51 ENGLISH Remove the lid. Lift the dispensing spout to remove it from the top of the carafe. The milk carafe dispenser is made up of fi ve parts that must be disassembled. Each part is indicated by a capital letter (A, B, C, D, E) as shown in the fi gure below.
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Page 52: Weekly Cleaning Of The Brew Group And The Coff Ee Exit Chute
ENGLISH Disassemble further as shown in the fi gure. Remove the fi tting (E) from the milk frother by pulling it outwards. Clean all the parts thoroughly with lukewarm water. Note: You can also clean individual parts in the dishwasher. Reassemble the parts following the reverse order. - Page 53 ENGLISH Raise the dispensing spout and remove the drip tray and coff ee grounds drawer by pressing the side buttons. Only at this time open the service door. To remove the brew group, press the «PUSH» button and pull it by the handle.
- Page 54 ENGLISH Thoroughly wash the brew group with lukewarm water and carefully clean the upper fi lter. Caution: Do not use detergent or soap to clean the brew group. Let the brew group air-dry thoroughly. Thoroughly clean the inside of the machine using a soft, dampened cloth.
- Page 55 ENGLISH Insert the coff ee residues drawer into its seat and ensure that it is cor- rectly in place. Note: If the coff ee residues drawer is not correctly positioned, the brew group may not fi t into the machine. Insert the brew group into its seat again until it locks into place with- out pressing the “PUSH”...
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Page 56: Monthly Lubrication Of The Brew Group
ENGLISH Monthly Lubrication of the Brew Group Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 coff ees or once a month. The grease to lubricate the brew group can be purchased separately. For further details, please refer to the maintenance products page in this manual. -
Page 57: Monthly Cleaning Of The Coff Ee Bean Hopper
ENGLISH Insert the brew group into its seat until it locks into place (see the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group” chapter). Insert the coff ee grounds drawer with the drip tray back into the ma- chine and close the service door. Monthly Cleaning of the Coff ee Bean Hopper Clean the coff ee bean hopper once a month when it is empty with a damp cloth to remove coff ee oil. -
Page 58: Descaling
ENGLISH DESCALING The descaling process takes approx. 35 minutes. Limescale builds up inside the machine during use. It needs to be removed regularly as it may clog the water and coff ee circuit of your machine. The machine indicates when descaling is needed. If the machine display shows the CALC CLEAN icon, it means that you need to descale it. - Page 59 ENGLISH Fill the milk carafe with water up to the MIN level and insert it back into the machine. Remove the “INTENZA+” water fi lter from the water tank if it was in- stalled and replace it with the small white original one. Place the water tank back into the machine.
- Page 60 ENGLISH Remove the water tank and pour in the entire contents of the descal- ing solution. Then top up the tank with fresh water up to the CALC CLEAN level. Place the water tank back into the machine. Pull out the milk carafe dispenser to the right up to the “ ”...
- Page 61 ENGLISH Note: The descaling cycle may be paused by pressing the “ ” button. To resume the cycle, press the “ ” button again. This allows you to empty the con- tainer or to leave the machine unattended for a short time. When this icon is displayed, the water tank is empty.
- Page 62 ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to start the rinse cycle. Note: The rinse cycle may be paused by pressing the “ ” button. To resume the cycle, press the “ ” button again. This allows you to empty the container or to leave the machine unattended for a short time.
- Page 63 ENGLISH Remove and empty the container. Empty the drip tray and place it back. The descaling cycle is now complete. Remove the small white fi lter and place back the “INTENZA+” water fi lter into the water tank if it was installed. Note: At the end of the descaling cycle, wash the brew group as described in the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group”...
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Page 64: Programming
ENGLISH PROGRAMMING It is possible to customize the machine's functions via the programming menu. The following settings can be adjusted Coff ee Temperature This function allows you to adjust the coff ee brewing temperature. Timer (stand-by) This function adjusts the time taken for the machine to go into stand-by mode after the last brewing. -
Page 65: How To Program The Machine
ENGLISH Factory Settings This function allows you to reset all factory values. How to Program the Machine In this example, it is shown how to program the display contrast. Proceed in the same way to program the other functions. The programming menu can only be accessed when the machine is on and shows this display. - Page 66 ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to scroll the pages until the display contrast func- tion is displayed. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to increase or decrease the value of the function. When the display value is changed, the “OK” message appears. Press the “...
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Page 67: Meaning Of The Display Icons
ENGLISH MEANING OF THE DISPLAY ICONS This machine is equipped with a color-coded system to make the user’s understanding of the display signals easier. The icons are color-coded according to the traffi c light principle. Ready Signals (Green color) The machine is ready to brew products. The machine is ready to brew pre-ground coff ee. - Page 68 ENGLISH Ready Signals (Green color) Select the programming menu or special beverages menu. Froth milk or hot water selection. Hot water dispensing. Froth milk dispensing. The machine is frothing the milk for the cappuccino. The machine is brewing the coff ee for the cappuccino. The machine is programming the amount of milk to be dispensed for cappuccino.
- Page 69 ENGLISH Ready Signals (Green color) The machine will remind the user that the carafe must be inserted when programming a product containing milk. Warning Signals (Yellow color) The machine is in warm-up phase to brew beverages or dispense hot water/ steam.
- Page 70 Turn off the machine. After 30 seconds, turn it on again. Try this 2 or 3 times. If the machine does not start, contact the Philips SAECO hotline in your country and quote the error code shown on the display. The contact details can be found in the warranty booklet packed separately or on www.philips.
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Page 71: Troubleshooting
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 Philips Saeco hotline in your country. The contact details can be found in the warranty booklet supplied sepa- rately or on www.philips.com/support. - Page 72 ENGLISH Machine actions Causes Solutions Coff ee is too weak. This might occur when the machine Brew a few cups of coff ee as described (see note) is automatically adjusting the dose. in the “Saeco Adapting System” chapter. Coff ee is brewed slowly. The coff ee grind is too fi ne.
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Page 73: Energy Saving
ENGLISH ENERGY SAVING Stand-by The Saeco full automatic espresso machine is designed for energy saving proven by the Class A energy label. After 30 minutes of inactivity, the machine turns off automatically (unless a diff erent stand-by time has been programmed). If a product has been brewed the machine performs a rinsing cycle. -
Page 74: Technical Specifications
This will enable us to stay in contact with you and send you cleaning and descaling reminders. If you need service or support, please visit the Philips website at www. philips.com/support or contact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country. -
Page 75: Ordering Maintenance Products
ENGLISH ORDERING MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS For cleaning and descaling, use Saeco maintenance products only. You can purchase these at the Philips online shop (if available in your country) at www.shop.philips.com/service, 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 76 ENGLISH 996530070318 (www.buyphilipsparts.com) 996530011867 (www.buyphilipsparts.com)
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