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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit
from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome
.
Important
Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and
save it for future reference.
Danger
- Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local
mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
- Connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
- 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 centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified 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, if 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
machine
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
- 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.
- Only use this appliance for its intended purpose to avoid potential
hazard or injury.
Caution
- Do not place the appliance on a hot surface and do not let the mains
cord come into contact with hot surfaces.
- Do not place the coffeemaker in a cabinet when in use.
- Unplug the appliance before you clean it and if problems occur during
brewing.
- During brewing and until you switch off the appliance, the filter holder,
the lower part of the appliance, the hotplate, and the jug filled with
coffee are hot.
- Do not put the jug on a stove or in a microwave for re-heating of coffee.
- This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as farm houses, bed and breakfast type environments,
staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments, and
by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
- Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips for
examination or repair. Do not open the appliance or attempt to repair
the appliance yourself.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
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
Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).
Recycling
- Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
- 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 service or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support
or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.
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 does
not work.
Plug in and switch on the appliance.
Make sure that the voltage indicated on the
appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage.
Fill the water tank with water.
Water leaks out of
the appliance.
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX level.
The appliance takes a
long time to brew coffee.
Descale the appliance.
The appliance
produces a lot of
noise and steam during
the brewing process.
Make sure that the appliance is not blocked by
scale. If necessary, descale the appliance.
Coffee grounds end
up in the jug.
Do not put too much ground coffee in the filter.
Make sure you put the jug on the hotplate with
the spout facing into the appliance (i.e. not
pointing sideways).
Use the right size of paper filter (type 1x4 or no. 4).
Make sure the paper filter is not torn.
The coffee is too weak. Use the right proportion of coffee to water.
Make sure the paper filter does not collapse.
Use the right size of paper filter (type 1x4 or no. 4).
Make sure there is no water in the jug before
you start to brew coffee.
The coffee does not
taste good.
Do not leave the jug with coffee on the hotplate
too long, especially not if it only contains a small
amount of coffee.
The coffee is not
hot enough.
Make sure that the jug is properly placed on
the hotplate.
Make sure that the hotplate and the jug are clean.
We advise you to brew more than three cups
of coffee to ensure that the coffee has the right
temperature.
We advise you to use thin cups, because they absorb
less heat from the coffee than thick cups.
Do not use cold milk straight from the refrigerator.
There is less coffee in
the jug than expected.
Make sure you place the jug properly on the
hotplate. If the jug is not placed properly on the
hotplate, the drip stop prevents the coffee from
flowing out of the filter.
Do not use cold milk straight from the refrigerator.
There is less coffee in
the jug than expected.
Make sure you place the jug properly on the
hotplate. If the jug is not placed properly on the
hotplate, the drip stop prevents the coffee from
flowing out of the filter.
CALC
Descale your coffee maker when you notice excessive steaming or when
the brewing time increases. It is advisable to descale it every
two months. Only use white vinegar to descale, as other products
may cause damage to your coffee maker.
Always flush the appliance with fresh water before first use.
