Saeco HD8856 USER MANUAL

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PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.

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.

4.Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.

5.Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

7.The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

8.Do not use outdoors.

9.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10.Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11.Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

12.Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

13.Save these instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

1.Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds with your voltage.

2.Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only.

3.Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during operation.

4.Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.

5.For optimal taste of your coffee, use purified or bottled water. Periodic descaling is still recommended every 2-3 months.

6.Do not use caramelized or flavored coffee beans.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER

SUPPLY CORD

A.A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

B.Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may used if care is exercised in their use.

C.If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,

1.The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance

2.If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and

3.The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco Exprelia full automatic espresso machine!

To fully benefit from the support that Saeco offers, please register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. This user manual applies to HD8854 / HD8856.

The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coffees using whole coffee beans. It is supplied with a milk carafe so you can prepare perfect cappuccino or latte macchiato in a quick and easy way. In this user manual you will find all the information you need to install, use, clean and descale your machine.

CONTENTS
IMPORTANT.....................................................................................................	4
Safety instructions ....................................................................................................................................	4
Warning....................................................................................................................................................	4
Caution .....................................................................................................................................................	5
Compliance with standards ......................................................................................................................	5
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................	6
Product overview......................................................................................................................................	6
General description...................................................................................................................................	7
PREPARING FOR USE........................................................................................	8
Machine packaging...................................................................................................................................	8
Machine installation.................................................................................................................................	8
USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME ........................................................	11
Automatic rinse/self-cleaning cycle ........................................................................................................	11
Manual rinse cycle...................................................................................................................................	11
Measuring and programming water hardness ........................................................................................	13
“INTENZA+”water fi lter installation .......................................................................................................	15
Replacing the“INTENZA+”water fi lter....................................................................................................	17
ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................	18
Saeco Adapting System...........................................................................................................................	18
Adjusting the ceramic coffee grinder.......................................................................................................	18
Adjusting coffee crema and intensity (Saeco Brewing System) ...............................................................	19
Adjusting the aroma (coffee strength) ....................................................................................................	20
Adjusting the dispensing spout...............................................................................................................	20
Adjusting the coffee length ....................................................................................................................	22

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ESPRESSO, COFFEE AND LONG COFFEE BREWING...............................................	23
Espresso, coffee and long coffee brewing using coffee beans .................................................................	23
Espresso, coffee and long coffee brewing using pre-ground coffee ........................................................	24
MILK CARAFE..................................................................................................	26
Filling the milk carafe..............................................................................................................................	26
Inserting the milk carafe.........................................................................................................................	27
Removing the milk carafe .......................................................................................................................	28
Emptying the milk carafe........................................................................................................................	29
CAPPUCCINO BREWING...................................................................................	30
Adjusting the cappuccino length.............................................................................................................	32
SPECIAL BEVERAGES .......................................................................................	34
Latte Macchiato.......................................................................................................................................	34
Hot milk .................................................................................................................................................	35
Hot water dispensing ..............................................................................................................................	36
Steam dispensing....................................................................................................................................	37
BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING .............................................................................	38
Cappuccino programming.......................................................................................................................	39
Hot water programming .........................................................................................................................	40
MACHINE PROGRAMMING ...............................................................................	41
General menu .........................................................................................................................................	42
Display menu ..........................................................................................................................................	42
Water menu ............................................................................................................................................	43
Maintenance menu.................................................................................................................................	44
Factory Setting........................................................................................................................................	44
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................	45
Daily cleaning of the machine.................................................................................................................	45
Daily cleaning of water tank....................................................................................................................	46
Daily cleaning of the milk carafe: AUTO CLEAN cycle (after each use)......................................................	47
Weekly cleaning of the machine ............................................................................................................	47
Weekly cleaning of the milk carafe .........................................................................................................	49
Weekly cleaning of the brew group.........................................................................................................	51
Monthly cleaning of the milk carafe........................................................................................................	53
Monthly lubrication of the brew group...................................................................................................	56
Monthly cleaning of the brew group with“Coffee Oil Remover”..............................................................	57
Monthly cleaning of the coffee bean hopper...........................................................................................	59
DESCALING.....................................................................................................	60
MEANING OF THE DISPLAY...............................................................................	64
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................	66
ENERGY SAVING..............................................................................................	69
Stand-by .................................................................................................................................................	69
Disposal ..................................................................................................................................................	70
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION..............................................................................	71
GUARANTEE AND SERVICE ...............................................................................	71
Guarantee ...............................................................................................................................................	71
Service ....................................................................................................................................................	71

ORDERING MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS .............................................................

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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.

The term CAUTION and this sign warn against slight injuries and/or damage to the machine.

Warning

•Connect the machine to a wall socket which is properly wired. Its main voltage should comply with the technical data of the appliance.

•Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

•Never immerse the machine, mains plug or mains cord in water (danger of electrical shock).

•Never direct the hot water jet towards body parts (danger of burning).

•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.

•Remove the mains plug from the wall socket:

-If a disturbance occurs.

-If the machine will not be used for a long time.

-Before cleaning the machine.

Pull on the plug, not on the mains cord. Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands.

•Do not use the machine if the mains plug, the mains cord or the machine itself is damaged.

•Do not make any modifications to the machine or its mains cord. Only have repairs carried out by a service centre authorized by Philips to avoid a hazard.

•This machine 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 machine by a person responsible for their safety.

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•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.

•Never insert fingers or other objects into the coffee grinder.

Caution

•The machine is for household use only. It is not intended for use in environments such as staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms or other work environments.

•Always put the machine on a flat and stable surface.

•Do not place the machine on a hot plate, directly next to a hot oven, heater or similar source of heat.

•Only put coffee beans into the coffee bean hopper. If ground coffee, instant coffee or any other substance is put in, it may damage the machine.

•Allow the machine to cool before putting on or taking off .

•Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only.

•Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.

•Descale your machine regularly. The machine indicates when descaling is needed. Not doing this will make your appliance stop working properly. In this case repair is not covered under your warranty!

•Do not keep the machine at temperature below 0 degree Celsius. Residue water in the heating system may freeze and cause damage.

•Do not leave water in the water tank when the machine is not used over a longer period of time. The water can become contaminated. Use fresh water every time you use the machine.

Compliance with standards

The machine complies with art.13 of the Italian Legislative Decree dated 25 July 2005, no. 151 “Implementation of the directives 2005/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, as well as waste disposal”.

This machine complies with EU directive 2002/96/EC.

INSTALLATION

Product overview

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General description

1.Water tank

2.Pre-ground coffee compartment

3.Service door

4.Dispensing spout

5.Hot water/steam wand

6.Full drip tray indicator

7.Coffee bean hopper with lid

8.Grinder adjustment

9.Control panel

10.Carafe coupling cap

11.Drip tray (external)

12.Brew group

13.Coffee grounds drawer

14.Drip tray (internal)

15.Service door button

16.Power cord socket

17.Power button

18.Milk carafe

19.Coffee oil remover – to be purchased separately

20.Descaling solution – to be purchased separately

21.INTENZA+ water filter – to be purchased separately

22.Pre-ground coffee scoop

23.Grease for brew group

24.Water hardness test

25.Cleaning brush

26.Power cord

27.Espresso button

28.Coffee button

29.Cappuccino button

30.Long Coffee button

31.“Special beverage” button

32.“Aroma” - Pre-ground coffee button

33.“OK” button

34.“ESC” button

35.“MENU” button

36.Carafe cleaning cycle activation button (Clean)

37.Stand-by button

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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

1 Remove the drip tray with grill from the packaging.

2 Remove the machine from the packaging.

3 For best use, it is recommended to:

• Choose a safe, level surface, where there will be no danger of overturning it or being injured.

• Choose a location that is sufficiently well-lit, clean and near an easily reachable socket.

• Allow for a minimum distance from the sides of the machine as shown in the illustration.

4 Attach the drip tray (external) with grill to the machine. Make sure it is placed correctly.

Note:

The drip tray collects the water that comes out of the dispensing spout during each rinse/self-cleaning cycle as well as coffee that might be spilled during beverage preparation. Empty and clean the drip tray daily and each time the full drip tray indicator is raised.

Caution:

NEVER remove the drip tray when the machine has just been turned on. Wait a couple of minutes, since the machine will carry out a rinse/ self-cleaning cycle.

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Open the lid and remove the water tank by the handle.

Rinse the water tank under fresh water.

Fill the tank with fresh water up to the MAX level and re-insert it into the machine. Make sure it is fully inserted.

Caution:

Never fill the water tank with warm, hot, sparkling water or any other liquid, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine.

Open the lid of the coffee bean hopper and take out the inner lid.

Slowly pour coffee beans into the hopper. Put the inner lid back and close the lid.

Note:

Do not pour too many coffee beans into the coffee bean hopper as this will reduce the grinding performance of the machine.

Caution:

Only coffee beans must be put into the coffee bean hopper. Ground coffee, instant coffee, caramelized coffee or any other object may damage the machine.

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10 Insert the plug into the socket located on the back of the machine.

11 Insert the plug on the other end of the power cord into a wall socket with suitable power voltage.

12 Switch the power button to “I” to turn on the machine.

	13 This page will be displayed. Select the desired language by pressing
LINGUA	the scrolling buttons “	” or “	” .
ITALIANO
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH

	14 Press the “	” button to confirm.
LANGUAGE
ITALIANO	Note:
ENGLISH	Note:
DEUTSCH	If no language is selected, you will be requested to select it the next time
	the machine is started.

15 The machine is heating-up.

HEATING UP…

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USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Automatic rinse/self-cleaning cycle

RINSING

STOP

When warm-up is completed, the machine automatically performs a rinse/ self-cleaning cycle of the internal circuit with fresh water. This takes less than a minute.

Place a container under the dispensing spout to catch the small amount of water which will be dispensed.

This page will be displayed. Wait for the cycle to finish automatically.

Note:

You can stop dispensing by pressing the “ ” button.

When the above steps are completed, the machine shows this display.

Manual rinse cycle

You need to initiate this, when using the machine for the first time. During this process you activate the coffee brewing cycle and fresh water flows through the dispensing spout. This takes a few minutes.

Place a container under the dispensing spout.

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2Select the pre-ground coffee brewing function by pressing the “” button. The machine shows this icon “”.

						3 Press the “	” button.

	4	Press the “	” button. The machine starts dispensing water.
INSERT
GROUND COFFEE		Note:
AND PRESS OK		Note:
OK	Do not add pre-ground coffee into the compartment.
	5	When the dispensing has finished, empty the container and place it
		under the hot water/steam wand.

6 Press the “ ” button.

7 Press the“”button to scroll the pages. Press“”to select HOT WATER.

SPECIAL BEVERAGES

HOT MILK

HOT WATER

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Once the water has been dispensed, remove and empty the container.

Repeat the process from step 5 to step 8 until the water tank is empty. Then, continue with step 10.

At the end, fill the water tank again up to the MAX level. Now the machine is ready for brewing coffee.

Note:

When you haven’t used the machine for 2 or more weeks, the machine will automatically perform an automatic rinse/self-cleaning cycle after you switch it on. Thereafter you need to initiate the manual rinse cycle as described above.

The automatic rinse/self-cleaning cycle is also initiated automatically when starting up the machine (with cold boiler), when the machine is preparing to go into stand-by mode or after you have pressed the “” button to turn off the machine (after a coffee has been brewed).

Measuring and programming water hardness

Measuring water hardness is very important for defining the frequency in which the machine has to be descaled and to install the “INTENZA+” water filter (for more detail on the water filter see next chapter).

To measure the water hardness follow the steps below:

Immerse the water hardness test strip provided with the machine in water for 1 second.

Note:

The test strip can only be used for one measurement.

Wait for one minute.

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BEVERAGE MENU

MACHINE MENU

DISPLAY MENU

WATER MENU

MAINTENANCE

WATER MENU

HARDNESS

ENABLE FILTER

ACTIVATE FILTER

3Check how many squares have changed the colour to red and then consult the table.

Note:

The numbers on the water hardness test strip correspond to the water hardness adjustment settings.

More precisely:

1 = 1 (very soft water)

2 = 2 (soft water)

3 = 3 (hard water)

4 = 4 (very hard water)

The letters correspond to the references that are located at the base of the “INTENZA+” water filter (see next chapter for this).

4Now you can program the water hardness setting. Press “” button to access the machine main menu.

Note:

The machine is supplied with standard water hardness setting, suitable for most of the type of water.

5Press the “” button to scroll down the pages. Press “” to select MACHINE MENU.

6 Press the “” button to select WATER MENU. Press “” to confirm.

7Select HARDNESS option by pressing the “” button and set the water hardness value.

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“INTENZA+” water filter installation

We recommend you to install the “INTENZA+” water filter as this prevents lime scale to build up in your machine and preserves a more intense aroma to your espresso coffee.

You can purchase separately the INTENZA+ water filter. Please refer to the ordering maintenance products chapter in this user manual for further details.

Water is a crucial part of every espresso, so it’s most important to always have it professionally filtered. Using the “INTENZA+” water filter will prevent mineral deposits from building up and improve your water quality.

Remove the small white filter from the water tank and store it in a dry place.

Remove the “INTENZA+” water filter from its packaging, immerse it vertically (with the opening positioned upwards) in cold water and gently press the sides so as to let the air bubbles out.

Set the filter according to the measurements performed (see previous chapter) and indicated on the base of the filter:

A = Soft water – equals 1 or 2 on the test strip

B = Hard water (standard) – equals 3 on the test strip C = Very hard water – equals 4 on the test strip

Put the filter into the empty water tank. Press it until it cannot move further down.

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5 Fill the water tank up to the MAX level with fresh water and reinsert it into the machine.

6 Place a large container (1,5 lt) under the hot water / steam wand.

	7	Press the “		” button to access the machine main menu.
MENU		Press the “	” button to scroll down the pages. Select MACHINE MENU,
BEVERAGE MENU	8	Press the “	” button to scroll down the pages. Select MACHINE MENU,
MACHINE MENU		and then press “		”.

9 Press the “” button to select WATER MENU. Press “” to confirm.

MACHINE MENU

DISPLAY MENU

WATER MENU

MAINTENANCE

10 Select ACTIVATE FILTER, and then press “”.

WATER MENU

ENABLE FILTER

ACTIVATE FILTER

	11 Press the “ ” button to confirm that you want to start the filter activa-
ACTIVATE FILTER?	tion procedure.

OK ESC

INSERT FILTER.

FILL THE TANK

PLACE A CONTAINER

UNDER THE

WATER SPOUT

ACTIVATE FILTER

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Press the “” button to confirm that you have inserted the water filter and filled the water tank.

Press the “” button to confirm that a container is placed under the water spout.

The machine starts dispensing water. This page will be displayed. Once the machine stops dispensing, remove the container.

Replacing the “INTENZA+” water filter

When the “INTENZA+” water filter needs to be replaced with a new one, this icon is displayed “ ”.

Replace the filter as described in the previous chapter.

The machine is now programmed to manage a new filter.

WATER MENU

HARDNESS

ENABLE FILTER

ACTIVATE FILTER

Note:

If the filter is already installed and you want to remove - but not replace it, select the “ENABLE FILTER” option and set it to OFF.

If there is no “INTENZA+” water filter installed, insert the small white filter previously removed into the water tank.

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ADJUSTMENTS

The machine allows for certain adjustments so that you can brew the best tasting coffee possible.

Saeco Adapting System

Coffee 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 coffee beans available on the market (not for caramelized beans).

The machine automatically adjusts itself after brewing several cups of coffee to optimize the extraction of the coffee to the compactness of the ground coffee.

Adjusting the ceramic coffee grinder

Ceramic coffee grinders always guarantee accurate grinding for every coffee blend and prevent the beans from overheating.

This provides for full aroma preservation, delivering the truly Italian taste in every cup.

Warning:

The ceramic coffee grinder contains moving parts that may be dangerous. Therefore, do not insert fingers and/or other objects. Turn off the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button and remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any type of operation inside the coffee bean hopper.

You can adjust the ceramic grinders to set the coffee grinding to your personal taste.

Warning:

The grinder adjustment knob, inside the coffee bean hopper, must be turned only when the ceramic coffee grinder is working.

This adjustment can be carried out by pressing and turning the grinder adjustment knob inside the coffee bean hopper.

1 Open the lid of the coffee bean hopper.

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Press and turn the grinder adjustment knob one notch at a time. You will taste the difference after brewing 2-3 cups of espresso.

The reference marks on the coffee bean hopper lid indicate the grind setting. There are 8 different grind settings to choose from:

-Very coarse grind ( ) : lighter taste, for dark roasted coffee blends

-Very fine grind ( ) : bolder taste, for light roasted coffee blends

When you adjust the ceramic coffee grinder to a finer setting, your coffee will taste stronger. For a milder coffee taste, adjust the ceramic coffee grinder to a coarser setting.

Adjusting coffee crema and intensity (Saeco Brewing System)

The Saeco Brewing System (SBS) allows you to control the coffee crema and taste intensity by adjusting the coffee flow speed during the brewing cycle.

-By turning the dial knob counter clock wise you increase the flow speed resulting in a milder coffee intensity and less crema.

-By turning the dial knob clock wise you reduce the flow speed resulting in a stronger coffee intensity and more crema.

Note:

The coffee flow speed may be adjusted while brewing.

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Adjusting the aroma (coffee strength)

CAPPUCCINO

COFFEE QUANTITY

PREBREWING

COFFEE TEMPERATURE

Choose your favorite coffee blend and adjust the amount of coffee to be grounded until they meet your personal taste. You can also select the preground coffee function.

Note:

Selection must be made prior to selecting coffee.

The machine allows you to adjust the right quantity of ground coffee for each product. The standard adjustment for each product can be set in the “BEVERAGE MENU” (see the Beverage Programming chapter, Coffee Quantity option).

1To temporarily change the amount of coffee ground, press the “” button on the control panel.

2 The aroma changes by one degree, according to the selected amount:

= mild dose

= medium dose

= strong dose

= The beverage is brewed by using the pre-ground coffee

Adjusting the dispensing spout

The height of the dispensing spout can be adjusted to better fit the dimensions of the cups that you wish to use.

Move the dispensing spout up or down with your fingers to adjust its height as shown in the image.

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The recommended positions are:

For the use of small cups;

For the use of large cups;

For the use of latte macchiato cups.

Note:

The dispensing spout can also be removed to allow the use of very large containers.

Two cups can be placed under the dispensing spout to brew two cups of coffee at the same time.

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