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Introduction
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The Philips Café Gourmet coee maker has a unique brewing technology
that maximizes every part of the brewing process, for hot and full-avored
coee.
- The boil & brew system rst boils the water before it ows through the
ground coee, resulting in hot and full-avored coee.
- Thanks to the brewing temperature of 93° C, precisely the right avors
and aromas are extracted from the coee grounds.
- The aroma twister inside the jug circulates the coee through the jug for
a consistent aroma, from the rst to the last cup.
Enjoy the ritual of brewing perfect lter coee with your Café Gourmet!
Important
Read this user manual carefully before
you use the machine and save it for future
reference.
Danger
- Never immerse the appliance in water or
any other liquid. Nor rinse it under the tap.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the
appliance corresponds to the local mains
voltage before you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug,
the mains cord or the appliance itself is
damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must
have it replaced by Philips, a service center
authorized by Philips or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- 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.
- Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
- Keep the appliance and its 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.
- Never connect this appliance to an external
timer switch or a separate remote control
system to avoid a hazardous situation.
- Do not remove the lid of the water tank
cover while the water is boiling.
oces and other working environments,
and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or
go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care
Center in your country (see the international warranty leaet for contact
details).
Recycling
- This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste (2012/19/EU) (Fig. ).
- 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.
Warranty and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support
or read the international warranty leaet.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter
with the appliance. 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 Centre in your country.
Problem Solution
The appliance fails to heat
the water to boiling point.
The water tank does not
drain properly or does not
drain at all.
The water ows straight into
the jug when I ll the water
tank.
The appliance switches
o automatically after 30
minutes.
Always ush the appliance with fresh water before rst use.
The appliance switches o automatically after 30 minutes.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Make sure that the appliance is plugged in.
Make sure that the wall socket is live.
Make sure that the appliance is switched on.
Make sure that the lid of the water tank is
placed correctly.
Descale and clean the coeemaker. Pay
special attention to the rubber insert in the
outow opening of the water tank (see
chapters CALC and cleaning).
Make sure to ll the water tank with cold
water, through the opening in the lid.
After 30 minutes of brewing your coee, the
coeemaker switches o automatically for
energy saving and safety. This is according
to EU regulation, which is applicable for all
coee makers in the EU.
Caution
- Do not place the appliance on a hot
surface and do not let the mains cord come
into contact with hot surfaces.
- Unplug the appliance before you clean it
and if problems occur during brewing.
- This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as farm houses, bed and breakfast type
environments, sta kitchen areas in shops,
Regular descaling prolongs the lifetime of the appliance and guarantees
optimal brewing results. Descale the appliance every two months if you use
soft water (up to 13dH) or every month if you use hard water (over 13dH).
When you notice excessive steaming or the brewing time increases, descale
more often. To descale the appliance, we advise you to use white vinegar
(up to max 8% acetic acid), as other products may cause damage to the
appliance. For more information on descaling, please visit www.philips.com/
descale.