
PICOBARISTO
HD8924
EN USER MANUAL
DE BENUTZERHANDBUCH
ES MANUAL DEL USUARIO
FR MODE D’EMPLOI
IT MANUALE UTENTE
NL GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
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Contents
Machine overview_________________________________________________________________ 6
Introduction ______________________________________________________________________ 6
First installation___________________________________________________________________ 7
AquaClean filter __________________________________________________________________ 7
Activating the AquaClean filter_______________________________________________________ 7
Replacing the AquaClean filter_______________________________________________________ 9
Replacing the AquaClean filter after 8 filters were used__________________________________ 9
Measuring the water hardness_______________________________________________________ 9
Control panel and display___________________________________________________________ 10
One-touch beverage buttons________________________________________________________ 10
Navigation buttons________________________________________________________________ 10
MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button______________________________________________________ 10
AROMA STRENGTH button _________________________________________________________ 11
Brewing coffee____________________________________________________________________ 11
Brewing coffee with beans__________________________________________________________ 11
Brewing coffee with pre-ground coffee________________________________________________ 11
Frothing milk_____________________________________________________________________ 12
Hot water ________________________________________________________________________ 13
Beverage types and lengths_________________________________________________________ 13
Beverage types___________________________________________________________________ 13
Beverage lengths__________________________________________________________________ 14
Adjusting volume and taste_________________________________________________________ 14
Adjusting coffee and milk volume____________________________________________________ 14
Adjusting coffee strength___________________________________________________________ 14
Adjusting grinder settings___________________________________________________________ 15
Cleaning and maintenance__________________________________________________________ 15
Cleaning table ____________________________________________________________________ 16
Cleaning the brew group____________________________________________________________ 16
Cleaning the brew group under the tap________________________________________________ 17
Cleaning the brew group with coffee oil remover tablets__________________________________ 17
Reinserting the brew group__________________________________________________________ 17
Lubrication_______________________________________________________________________ 18
Cleaning the automatic milk frother___________________________________________________ 19
Quick cleaning of the milk frothing system_____________________________________________ 19
Daily cleaning of the automatic milk frother____________________________________________ 19
Monthly cleaning of the automatic milk frother_________________________________________ 19
Disassembling the automatic milk frother ______________________________________________ 20
Descaling procedure_______________________________________________________________ 20
What to do if the descaling procedure is interrupted_____________________________________ 22
Warning icons and error codes_______________________________________________________ 23
Meaning of the warning icons________________________________________________________ 23
Meaning of the error codes__________________________________________________________ 23
Troubleshooting___________________________________________________________________ 24
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Machine overview
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User interface 22 Service door
2 ESPRESSO button 23 'Drip tray full' indicator
3 ESPRESSO LUNGO button 24 Drip tray
4 CAFFÈ CREMA button 25 Drip tray release button
5 Escape button 26 Cord
6 OK button 27 Grind setting knob
7 Standby button 28 Cover of bean hopper
8 Display 29 Bean hopper
9 MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button 30 Brew group
10 UP button 31 Inside of service door with cleaning instructions
11 DOWN button 32 Coffee exit duct
12 AROMA STRENGTH button 33 Coffee residues drawer
13 HOT WATER button 34 Coffee grounds container
14 MILK FROTH button 35 Drip tray cover
15 Hot water dispensing spout 36 Automatic milk frother
16 Adjustable coffee dispensing spout 37 Water tank
17 Lid of water tank 38 AquaClean filter
18 Lid of bean hopper 39 Water hardness test strip
19 Lid of pre-ground coffee compartment 40 Grease tube with application tip and cap
20 Main switch 41 Cleaning brush
21 Socket for cord 42 Measuring scoop
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco full-automatic coffee
machine! To fully benefit from the support that Saeco offers, please register
your product at www.saeco.com/care.
To help you get the best out of your coffee machine, Saeco 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.saeco.com/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.
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 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.
1 For instructions on how to prepare the AquaClean filter for use, 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.
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2 Press the MENU/SPECIAL DRINKS button, select MENU and press the OK
button to confirm. Scroll to select 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.
ACTIVATE
AQUACLEAN FILTER?
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3 The display asks if you want to activate the filter. Press the 'Ok' button to
confirm.
INSERT FILTER
FILL WATER TANK
4 The display asks you to insert the filter and fill the water tank. Make sure
you fill the water tank up to the MAX level indication.
5 The display reminds you to insert the hot water spout into the machine.
Press the OK button to confirm.
PLACE A
CONTAINER
UNDER THE
WATER SPOUT
6 The display reminds you to place a container under the hot water spout.
Press the OK button to confirm. The machine starts dispensing water.
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The filter activation screen appears with a progress bar showing the
progress of filter activation.
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When activation is finished, the display shows a tick to confirm
activation.
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Then the machine ready screen appears with the AquaClean 100%
icon to indicate that the filter has been activated.
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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 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/SPECIAL DRINKS button, scroll to AQUACLEAN FILTER.
Press the OK button to confirm.
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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.
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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/SPECIAL DRINKS button, scroll to AQUACLEAN FILTER and press
the OK button to confirm.
DESCALE BEFORE
ACTIVATING FILTER
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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.
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