Philips EP3559, EP3558, EP3551, EP3550 User Manual
Super automatic
espresso machine
3100 series
EP3559, EP3558
EP3551, EP3550
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Contents
Machine overview_________________________________________________________________ 5
Introduction ______________________________________________________________________ 5
First installation___________________________________________________________________ 6
AquaClean filter __________________________________________________________________ 6
Activating the AquaClean filter_______________________________________________________ 6
Replacing the AquaClean filter_______________________________________________________ 7
Replacing the AquaClean filter after 8 filters were used__________________________________ 8
Measuring the water hardness_______________________________________________________ 8
Control panel and display___________________________________________________________ 9
One-touch beverage buttons________________________________________________________ 9
Navigation buttons________________________________________________________________ 9
MENU button ____________________________________________________________________ 9
AROMA STRENGTH button _________________________________________________________ 10
Brewing coffee____________________________________________________________________ 10
Brewing coffee with beans__________________________________________________________ 10
Brewing coffee with pre-ground coffee________________________________________________ 10
Milk froth and hot water____________________________________________________________ 11
Dispensing hot water_______________________________________________________________ 11
Brewing milk-based coffee beverages and milk froth____________________________________ 11
Adjusting volume and taste_________________________________________________________ 12
Adjusting coffee and milk volume____________________________________________________ 12
Adjusting coffee strength___________________________________________________________ 12
Adjusting grinder settings___________________________________________________________ 12
Cleaning and maintenance__________________________________________________________ 13
Cleaning table ____________________________________________________________________ 13
Cleaning the brew group____________________________________________________________ 14
Cleaning the brew group under the tap________________________________________________ 14
Cleaning the brew group with coffee oil remover tablets__________________________________ 15
Reinserting the brew group__________________________________________________________ 15
Lubrication_______________________________________________________________________ 16
Cleaning the milk carafe ____________________________________________________________ 17
Carafe quick clean_________________________________________________________________ 17
Thorough cleaning of the milk carafe__________________________________________________ 17
Weekly cleaning of the milk carafe___________________________________________________ 17
Disassembling the milk dispensing spout______________________________________________ 17
Reassembling the milk carafe________________________________________________________ 18
Monthly cleaning of the milk carafe___________________________________________________ 18
Descaling procedure_______________________________________________________________ 19
What to do if the descaling procedure is interrupted_____________________________________ 21
Warning icons and error codes_______________________________________________________ 22
Meaning of the warning icons________________________________________________________ 22
Meaning of the error codes__________________________________________________________ 22
Troubleshooting___________________________________________________________________ 23
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Machine overview
User interface (EP3558, EP3550 only) 11 Drip tray
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1A ESPRESSO button 12 Drip tray release button
1B COFFEE button 13 Cord
1C CAPPUCCINO button 14 Grind setting knob
1D Standby button 15 Cover of bean hopper
1E HOT WATER button 16 Bean hopper
1F AROMA STRENGTH button 17 Brew group
1G MENU button 18 Inside of service door with contact information
2 User interface (EP3559, EP3551 only) 19 Coffee exit duct
2A ESPRESSO button 20 Coffee residues drawer
2B COFFEE button 21 Coffee grounds container
2C AROMA STRENGTH button 22 Drip tray cover
2D Standby button 23 Hot water dispensing spout
2E CAPPUCCINO button 24 Opening for hot water dispensing spout
2F LATTE MACCHIATO button 25 Water tank
2G MENU button 26 AquaClean filter
3 Adjustable coffee dispensing spout 27 Milk container
4 Lid of water tank 28 Milk dispensing unit
5 Lid of bean hopper 29 Lid of milk dispensing unit
6 Lid of pre-ground coffee compartment 30 Milk dispensing spout
7 Main switch 31 Grease tube with application tip and cap
8 Socket for cord 32 Cleaning brush
9 Service door 33 Measuring scoop
10 'Drip tray full' indicator 34 Water hardness test strip
11 Drip tray
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Philips full-automatic coffee
machine! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, please register
your product at www.philips.com/coffee-care.
Read the separate safety booklet carefully before you use the machine for
the first time and save it for future reference.
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To help you get the best out of your coffee machine, Philips offers full
support in 4 different ways:
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The separate quick start guide for first installation and first use.
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This user manual for more detailed information on how to use the
machine, how to keep it clean, how to descale it and how to solve
problems.
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This is the QR code. Scan this code to access instruction videos on how
to brew the best coffees, how to clean the machine and for a list of
frequently asked questions. (www.philips.com/coffee-care)
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The separate booklet with important safety information.
First installation
For first installation, follow the instructions on the separate quick start guide.
Note: This machine has been tested with coffee. Although it has been
carefully cleaned, there may be some coffee residues left. We guarantee,
however, that the machine is absolutely new.
Note: You can install the AquaClean filter during the first installation
procedure (see separate quick start guide). If you skip installation of the
AquaClean filter at first use, you can install it later by entering the menu (see
'Activating the AquaClean filter').
AquaClean filter
The AquaClean filter is designed to reduce limescale deposits in your coffee
machine and provide filtered water to preserve the aroma and flavor of each
cup of coffee. If you use a series of 8 AquaClean filters as indicated in this
user manual, you don't have to descale your machine for up to 5000 cups.
Note: Your machine has to be completely limescale-free before you start to
use the AquaClean filter. If you did not activate the filter during first
installation, you need to descale the machine before you activate the filter.
Activating the AquaClean filter
Note: Always confirm activation of the AquaClean filter in the machine menu
as described below. You also need to do this after replacing the AquaClean
filter. By activating the AquaClean filter in the machine menu, the machine
monitors the number of filters used. When the filter has been replaced 8
times, the machine reminds you to descale it.
FILTER
0 / 8
AQUA CLEAN
0 / 8
ON
OFF
FILTER
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AQUA CLEAN
FILTER
1 / 8
AQUA CLEAN
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1 For instructions on how to place the AquaClean filter in the water tank,
see the separate quick start guide.
Note: Shake the AquaClean filter for about 5 seconds, immerse it upside
down in a jug with cold water and wait until no more air bubbles come
out.
2 Press the MENU button, select MENU and press the OK button to
confirm. Scroll to AQUACLEAN FILTER. Press the OK button to confirm.
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The display shows the number of AquaClean filters that have been
installed previously from 0 to 8 filters.
3 Select ON on the display, press the OK button to confirm.
4 The display automatically updates the number of filters used.
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Then the 'machine ready' screen appears with the AquaClean 100%
icon to indicate that the filter has been installed.
5 Dispense 2 cups of hot water (0.5 l) to complete the activation. Discard
this water.
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Replacing the AquaClean filter
Note: Replace the AquaClean filter as soon as the capacity has dropped to
0% and the filter icon flashes quickly. Replace the AquaClean filter at least
every 3 months, even if the machine has not yet indicated that replacement
is required.
Tip: We advise you to buy a new filter when the capacity has dropped to
10% and the filter icon starts flashing slowly. This ensures that you can
replace the filter when the capacity has dropped to 0%.
1 Take out the AquaClean filter and replace it by a new AquaClean filter
(also see the separate quick start guide).
2 Press the MENU button, scroll to AQUACLEAN FILTER and press the OK
button to confirm.
FILTER
0%
NEW?
AQUA CLEAN
FILTER
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AQUA CLEAN
DESCALE BEFORE
ACTIVATING FILTER
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The display asks if you want to activate a new filter.
3 Press the OK button to confirm.
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The display automatically updates the number of filters used.
4 Dispense 2 cups of hot water (0.5 l) to complete the activation. Discard
this water.
Replacing the AquaClean filter after 8 filters were used
1 When the filter icon starts flashing on the display, press the MENU
button, scroll to AQUACLEAN FILTER and press the OK button to confirm.
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The display tells you that you need to descale the machine before
activating the new filter.
2 Press the OK button to start the descaling procedure.
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Press the escape button several times to leave the filter menu if you
do not want to descale right away.
3 At the end of the descaling procedure, the display asks you if you want
to install the AquaClean filter.
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Follow the steps in 'Replacing the AquaClean filter'.
Measuring the water hardness
Note: If you have installed the AquaClean filter, you do not need to set the
water hardness.
To be able to adjust the machine settings to the water in your region, please
measure the water hardness with the water hardness test strip supplied. The
default water hardness of the machine is set to the highest level (4). If the
measured water hardness is different, adjust the setting in the machine
menu.
1 Immerse the water hardness test strip (supplied with the machine) in tap
water for 1 second.
2 Remove the water hardness test strip and and wait for 1 minute.
3 Check how many squares have turned red and check the water hardness
in the table below.
number of red squares
value to be set water hardness
1 very soft water
2 soft water
3 hard water
4 very hard water
4 Press the MENU button, select menu and scroll to select water hardness.
MEMO
ESPRESSO
HOT WATER
MEMO
CAPPUCCINO
MENU
MEMO
ESPRESSO
CAPPUCCINO
MEMO
AROMA STRENGTH
MENU
Select the preferred water hardness setting and press the OK button to
confirm.
Control panel and display
This espresso machine has a self-explaining display for easy use. Read the
sections below for a quick explanation of the buttons.
One-touch beverage buttons
Use the one-touch beverage buttons to quickly prepare one of the preset
beverages: ESPRESSO, COFFEE, CAPPUCCINO, LATTE MACCHIATO
(EP3559, EP3551 only) and HOT WATER (EP3558, EP3550 only).
Navigation buttons
Some of the one-touch beverage buttons have a double function; use these
buttons to navigate through the menu.
EP3558, EP3550
ESPRESSO button = Escape
button: press this button to return
to the main menu.
CAPPUCCINO button = OK button:
press this button to select, confirm
or stop a function.
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HOT WATER button = Up button:
press this button to scroll up
through the display.
MENU button = Down button:
press this button to scroll down
through the display menu.
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MENU button
EP3559, EP3551
ESPRESSO button = Escape
button: press this button to return
to the main menu.
AROMA STRENGTH button = OK
button: press this button to select,
confirm or stop a function.
Use the MENU button to prepare other drinks, like hot water (EP3558,
EP3510 only) and frothed milk. You can also use the MENU button to
change the following settings:
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Coffee temperature
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Stand-by time: this is the time after which the machine goes into standby
mode.
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Display contrast
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Water hardness: to be able to adjust the machine settings to the water in
your region, please measure the water hardness.
CAPPUCCINO button = Up button:
press this button to scroll up
through the display.
MENU button = Down button:
press this button to scroll down
through the display menu.
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To activate the AquaClean filter
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To start descaling
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To restore to the factory settings
AROMA STRENGTH button
Use the AROMA STRENGTH button to adjust the coffee strength or to brew
pre-ground coffee.
Brewing coffee
Brewing coffee with beans
Caution: Only use espresso beans. Never put ground coffee, unroasted
coffee beans or caramelized coffee beans in the bean hopper, as this may
cause damage to the machine.
To brew coffee, follow the instructions on the separate quick start guide.
To brew two cups of espresso, press the ESPRESSO button twice. The
machine automatically carries out two grinding cycles in sequence.
Note: Using the cover of the bean hopper helps to keep the beans fresh.
Brewing coffee with pre-ground coffee
When you brew coffee with pre-ground coffee, use the measuring scoop
supplied to put the correct dose in the pre-ground coffee compartment.
1 Open the lid of the pre-ground coffee compartment.
2 Pour one measuring scoop of pre-ground coffee into the pre-ground
coffee compartment and close the lid.
Caution: Do not put any other substance than pre-ground coffee in the
pre-ground coffee compartment, as this may damage the machine.
3 Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout.
4 Press the AROMA STRENGTH button and select the pre-ground coffee
brewing function.
5 Press the ESPRESSO button.
The machine automatically starts brewing the selected beverage.
Note: With pre-ground coffee you can only brew one coffee at a time.
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