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- Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome Type HD8756 USER MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
- 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.
- Page 4 ENGLISH Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco Intelia Class with Thermos full automatic espresso machine! To fully benefi t from the support that Saeco off ers, please register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. This user manual applies to HD8756. The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coff ees using whole coff ee beans.
- Page 5 Measuring and programming water hardness ..................14 “INTENZA+” water fi lter installation .......................15 Replacing the “INTENZA+” water fi lter ....................16 ADJUSTMENTS ....................18 Saeco Adapting System ...........................18 Adjusting the ceramic coff ee grinder .....................18 Adjusting the aroma (coff ee strength) ....................19 Adjusting the dispensing spout .......................20 Adjusting the coff ee length ........................21...
- Page 6 ENGLISH IMPORTANT Safety instructions This machine is equipped with safety features. Nevertheless read the safety instructions carefully and only use the machine as described in these instructions to avoid accidental injury or damage. Keep this user manual for future reference. The term WARNING and this sign warn against possible severe injuries, danger to life and/or damage to the machine.
- Page 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Caution • The machine is for household use only. It is not intended for use in en- vironments such as staff kitchens of shops, offi ces, farms or other work environments. • Always put the machine on a fl at and stable surface. •...
- Page 8 INSTALLATION Product overview 11 22...
- Page 9 ENGLISH ENGLISH General description 1. Grinder adjustment knob 2. Pre-ground coff ee compartment 3. Coff ee bean hopper 4. Coff ee bean hopper lid 5. Control panel 6. Dispensing spout 7. Cup holder grill 8. Full drip tray indicator 9. Drip tray 10.
- Page 10 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 drip tray with grill from the packaging. Remove the machine from the packaging.
- Page 11 ENGLISH ENGLISH Remove the water tank. Rinse the water tank under 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.
- Page 12 ENGLISH Switch the power button to “I” to turn on the machine. The display shows the stand-by icon. To turn on the machine simply press the “ ” button. The display indi- cates that the circuit must be primed. USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME When using the machine for the fi rst time, the following activities need to happen: 1) You need to prime the circuit...
- Page 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to start the cycle. The machine starts the auto- matic priming of the circuit by letting out a pre-set quantity of water through the Cappuccinatore. The bar under the icon shows the operation progress. When the pro- cess is completed, the machine stops dispensing automatically.
- Page 14 ENGLISH Manual rinse cycle During this process you activate the coff ee brewing cycle and fresh water fl ows through the steam/hot water circuit. This takes a few minutes. Place a container under the dispensing spout. Check that the machine shows this display. Select the pre-ground coff ee brewing function by pressing the “...
- Page 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Press the “ ” button. The following icon is displayed. Press the “ ” button to start dispensing hot water. Dispense water until the no water icon appears. At the end, fi ll the water tank again up to the MAX level. Now the ma- chine is ready for brewing coff ee.
- Page 16 ENGLISH Measuring and programming water hardness Measuring water hardness is very important for defi ning the frequency in which the machine has to be descaled 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 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to exit the programming MENU. “INTENZA+” water fi lter installation We recommend you to install the “INTENZA+” water fi lter as this prevents lime scale to build up in your machine and preserves a more intense aroma to your espresso coff ee.
- Page 18 ENGLISH Put the fi lter into the empty water tank. Press it until it cannot move further down. Fill the water tank with fresh water and reinsert it into the machine. Dispense the entire water tank by using the hot water function (see chapter “Hot water dispensing”).
- Page 19 ENGLISH ENGLISH Press the “ ” button and scroll the pages by pressing the “ ” button until the following icon is displayed. Select the “RESET” option. Press the “ ” button to confi rm. To exit, press the “ ”...
- Page 20 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 (not for caramelized beans).
- Page 21 ENGLISH ENGLISH Press and turn the grinder adjustment knob one notch at a time. You will taste the diff erence after brewing 2-3 cups of espresso. The reference marks inside the coff ee bean hopper indicate the grind setting. There are 5 diff erent grind settings to choose from: 1 - Coarse grind: lighter taste, for dark roasted coff ee blends 2 - Fine grind: bolder taste, for light roasted coff ee blends When you adjust the ceramic coff ee grinder to a fi ner setting, your coff ee...
- Page 22 ENGLISH Adjusting the 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. Move the dispensing spout up or down with your fi ngers to adjust its height as shown in the image.
- Page 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH Adjusting the coff ee length The machine allows you to adjust the amount of brewed coff ee according to your taste and/or the size of your cups. Each time the “ ” or “ ” button is pressed, the machine brews a pre-set amount of coff ee.
- Page 24 ENGLISH ESPRESSO AND COFFEE BREWING Before brewing coff ee, make sure that there are no warnings shown on the display, and that both, water tank and coff ee bean hopper are fi lled. Espresso and coff ee brewing using coff ee beans Place 1 or 2 cups under the dispensing spout.
- Page 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Espresso and coff ee brewing using pre-ground coff ee This function allows to use pre-ground and decaff einated coff ee. With the pre-ground coff ee function you can only brew one coff ee at a time. Press the “ ”...
- Page 26 ENGLISH MILK HANDLING With this machine you can prepare cappuccino, latte macchiato, caff élatte. Milk beverages can only be prepared if the Cappuccinatore is installed. You can use either the supplied Thermos or directly the milk container. Milk Thermos The machine is supplied with a Thermos for domestic use specifi cally de- signed and constructed to improve milk storage.
- Page 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH Use only the supplied special suction tube to connect the thermos to the Cappuccinatore. The tube has two fi ttings: Fitting (A) to be connected to the thermos Fitting (B) to be connected to the Cappuccinatore Note: The fi ttings cannot be exchanged. Remove the suction tube that is installed in the Cappuccinatore.
- Page 28 ENGLISH Milk Container To use a milk container, install the suction tube with only one fi tting. Connect the fi tting to the Cappuccinatore. Caution: Make sure that the suction tube is clean on the outside to avoid that the milk gets polluted. Insert the other end of the suction tube into the milk container.
- Page 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH CAPPUCCINO BREWING Warning: Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preceded by sprays of milk and steam. The hot water/steam wand may reach high temperatures: Never touch it with bare hands. Use the appropriate handle only. Fill the milk thermos or a container with cold milk. Note: Use cold (~5°C / 41°F) milk with a protein content of at least 3% to ensure optimum results when preparing a cappuccino.
- Page 30 ENGLISH When this icon is displayed, the machine pours frothed milk directly in the cup. Press the “ ” button to stop pouring. Place the milk container back in the fridge. Caution: After frothing the milk, clean the Cappuccinatore and the suction tube by dispensing a small amount of hot water into a container.
- Page 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH Place a container under the Cappuccinatore. Press the “ ” button. The following icon is displayed. Press the “ ” button to start dispensing hot water. The following icon may be displayed during the preheating time requi- red by the machine. Pour the desired amount of hot water.
- Page 32 ENGLISH 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. Your machine gets exposed to moist, coff ee and limescale continuously! In this chapter it is described in detail which activities you need to perform at which frequency.
- Page 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Empty and clean the drip tray. Perform this operation also when the full drip tray indicator is raised. Daily cleaning of the water tank Remove the small white fi lter or the INTENZA+ water fi lter (if installed) from the water tank and wash it with fresh water.
- Page 34 ENGLISH Place an empty container under the Cappuccinatore. Press thee “ ” button. This icon is displayed. Press the “ ” button to select steam. The following icon may be displayed during the preheating time requi- red by the machine. The following icon will be displayed during the dispensing phase.
- Page 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH Keep the suction tube connected to the thermos while washing the Thermos lid. See the image on the left. Wash the internal seal of the lid thoroughly. After washing the Thermos lid, reinstall the steel tube inside it. Note: Without the steel tube inside the Thermos, milk cannot be frothed.
- Page 36 ENGLISH Weekly cleaning of the brew group The brew group should be cleaned every time the coff ee bean hopper is fi lled or at least once a week. Turn off the machine by pressing the “ ” button and remove the plug from the socket.
- Page 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Let the brew group air-dry thoroughly. Thoroughly clean the inside of the machine using a soft, dampened cloth. Make sure the brew group is in the rest position; the two reference signs must match. If they do not match, proceed as described in step (9).
- Page 38 Every month you need to perform a more thorough cleaning of the Cappuccinatore and Thermos using the “Saeco Milk Circuit Cleaner”. You can purchase separately the “Saeco Milk Circuit Cleaner”. Please refer to the maintenance product page in this user manual for further details.
- Page 39 ENGLISH ENGLISH Place a large container (1.5L) under the Cappuccinatore. Press the “ ” button. This icon is displayed. Press the “ ” button to steam dispensing. The following icon may be displayed during the preheating time requi- red by the machine. The following icon will be displayed during the dispensing.
- Page 40 ENGLISH Empty the container and place it back under the Cappuccinatore. Press the “ ” button. This icon is displayed. Press the “ ” button to steam dispensing. The following icon may be displayed during the preheating time requi- red by the machine. The following icon will be displayed during the dispensing.
- Page 41 ENGLISH ENGLISH Remove all the parts shown in the picture. Wash all the parts with lukewarm water. Make sure that any milk residues are removed from the slot of the cou- pling (see arrow in the image on the left). If you don’t do this you will not be able to froth milk.
- Page 42 Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 cups of coff ee or once a month. You can purchase separately the Saeco grease to lubricate the brew group. Please refer to the maintenance products page in this user manual for further details.
- Page 43 The “Coff ee Oil Remover” tablets are to be used for cleaning only and do not have a descaling function. For the descaling procedure use the Saeco descaling solution and follow the procedure described in the “Descaling” chapter. Place a container under the dispensing spout.
- Page 44 ENGLISH Put a “Coff ee Oil Remover” tablet in the pre-ground coff ee com- partment. Press the “ ” button one or more times to select the pre-ground coff ee function, without adding ground coff ee. Press the “ ” button to start a coff ee brewing cycle. Wait until the machine automatically ends the dispensing process.
- Page 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH After rinsing the brew group, insert it again in its seat until it locks into place (see “Weekly cleaning of the brew group” chapter). Insert the coff ee residues drawer and the coff ee ground drawer. Close the service door.
- Page 46 Not doing this will ultimately make your machine stop working pro- perly, and in this case repair is NOT covered by your warranty. Use the Saeco decalcifi er only. Its formula has been designed to ensure better machine performance. You can purchase separately the SAECO decalcifi er. Please refer to the maintenance products page in this user manual for further details.
- Page 47 ” button by mistake, press the “ ” button to quit. Remove the water tank and pour the entire content of the Saeco decal- cifi er. Then fi ll the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level.
- Page 48 ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to start the descaling cycle. The machine will start dispensing the descaling solution at intervals. The bar on the display shows the cycle progress. Note: The descaling cycle may be paused by pressing the “ ”...
- Page 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH When the water tank is empty, remove the water tank, rinse it and fi ll it up to the MAX level with fresh water. Place it back into the machine. Empty the container and place it back under the dispensing spout. When the amount of water needed for the rinse cycle has been com- pletely dispensed, this icon on the side is displayed.
- Page 50 ENGLISH PROGRAMMING The user can change some of the machine operating settings according to her/his preferences. Adjustable parameters Coff ee temperature This function allows you to adjust the coff ee brewing temperature. Timer (stand-by) This function allows you to adjust the time until the machine will go into standby mode after the last brewing.
- Page 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH Programming mode example 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 52 ENGLISH When the display value is changed, the “OK” message appears. Press the “ ” button to confi rm the change. Press the “ ” button to exit the programming mode. Note: The machine will automatically exit the programming mode if the user does not do anything for 3 minutes.
- Page 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH MEANING OF THE DISPLAY SYMBOLS This machine is equipped with a colour-coded system to make the user’s understanding of the display signals easier. The icons are colour-coded according to the traffi c light principle. Ready Signals (Green Colour) The machine is ready to brew products.
- Page 54 ENGLISH Ready Signals (Green Colour) The machine is programming the amount of coff ee to be brewed. Coff ee brewing using pre-ground coff ee in progress. Warning Signals (Yellow Colour) The machine is heating-up to brew beverages or dispense hot water. The machine is heating-up during beverages programming.
- Page 55 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. You can fi nd its contact details in the warranty booklet by-packed...
- Page 56 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. You fi nd its contact details in the warranty booklet by-packed separately or on www.philips.com/support.
- Page 57 This might occur when the machi- Brew a few cups of coff ee as de- ne is automatically adjusting the scribed in chapter "Saeco Adapting dose. System". The dispensing spout is dirty. Clean the dispensing spout.
- Page 58 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. If a product has been brewed, the machine performs a rinsing cycle.
- Page 59 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. You fi nd its phone number in the warranty booklet by packed separately or on www.philips.com/support.
- Page 60 If you have any diffi culties obtaining maintenance products for your machi- ne, please contact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country. You fi nd its contact details in the warranty booklet by-packed separately or on www.philips.com/support.
- Page 61 ENGLISH ENGLISH Milk Circuit Cleaner: CA6705 Maintenance Kit CA 6706...
- Page 64 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. www.philips.com/saeco...
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