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Machine actions 

Causes 

Solutions

The machine grinds the 
coff ee beans but no coff ee 
comes out.
(See note) 

There is no water.

Fill the water tank and prime the 
circuit (see "Using the Machine for 
the First Time" chapter).

The brew group is dirty.

Clean the brew group (see "Weekly 
Cleaning of the Brew Group" chap-
ter).

The circuit is not primed.

Prime the circuit (see "Using the 
Machine for the First Time" chapter).

This might occur when the ma-
chine is automatically adjusting 
the dose.

Brew a few cups of coff ee as 
described in the “Saeco Adapting 
System” chapter.

The dispensing spout is dirty.

Clean the dispensing spout.

The beverage is too weak.
(See note)

This might occur when the ma-
chine is automatically adjusting 
the dose.

Brew a few cups of coff ee as 
described in the “Saeco Adapting 
System” chapter.

The beverage is brewed 
slowly.
(See note)

The coff ee grind is too fi ne.

Change coff ee blend or adjust the 
grind as explained in the “Adjusting 
the Ceramic Coff ee Grinder” chapter.

The circuit is not primed.

Prime the circuit (see "Using the 
Machine for the First Time" chapter).

The brew group is dirty.

Clean the brew group (see "Weekly 
Cleaning of the Brew Group" chap-
ter).

Coff ee leaks out of the dis-
pensing spout.

The dispensing spout is clogged.

Clean the dispensing spout and its 
holes.

Milk does not froth.

The Automatic Milk Frother is in-
serted too deep. No milk is being 
suctioned.

Leave the Automatic Milk Frother to 
cool down. Move it slightly down-
wards. Reposition it in its correct 
seat.

Frothed milk is too cold.

The cups are cold.

Preheat the cups with hot water.

 

Note: 

* These problems can be considered normal if the coff ee blend has been 
changed or if the machine has just been installed. In this case wait until the 
machine performs a self-adjusting operation as described in the "Saeco 
Adapting System" chapter.

Summary of Contents for Saeco Minuto HD8772

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Read carefully before using the machine Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome English Type HD8772 EN 02 02 ...

Page 2: ...te 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 ed...

Page 3: ...l 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 ...

Page 4: ...support that Saeco offers please register your product at www philips com welcome This user manual applies to HD8772 The machine is made for preparing espresso and coffee using whole coffee beans and for dispensing steam and hot water In this user manual you will find all the information you need to install use clean and descale your machine ...

Page 5: ...e Ground Coffee 23 BREWING A COFFEE 24 Brewing a Coffee Using Coffee Beans 24 Brewing a coffee Using Pre Ground Coffee 25 DISPENSING STEAM CAPPUCCINO BREWING 27 HOT WATER DISPENSING 29 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 31 Daily Cleaning of the Machine 31 Daily Cleaning of theWaterTank 32 Daily Cleaning of the Automatic Milk Frother 33 Weekly Cleaning of the Machine 34 Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group 35 M...

Page 6: ...4 INSTALLATION Product Overview 33 19 21 22 24 23 20 1 2 3 4 11 12 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 26 29 27 30 28 31 17 16 18 25 32 13 15 ...

Page 7: ...6 Steam wand rubber grip for Automatic Milk Frother also for hot water dispensing 17 Automatic Milk Frother also for steam dispensing 18 Suction tube for Automatic Milk Frother 19 Power cord socket 20 Power button 21 Grease for the brew group 22 Power cord 23 Water hardness test strip 24 Coffee grinder adjustment key Pre ground coffee scoop 25 Cleaning brush 26 Espresso brew button 27 Medium coffe...

Page 8: ...llation 1 Remove the machine from the packaging 2 For best use it is recommended to Choose a safe level surface where there will be no danger of over turning the machine or being injured Choose a location that is sufficiently well lit clean and near an eas ily reachable socket Allow for a minimum distance from the sides of the machine as shown in the illustration 3 Remove the water tank lid 4 Lift...

Page 9: ...e coffee bean hopper lid on the coffee bean hopper 10 Insert the plug into the socket located on the back of the machine 11 Insert the plug at the other end of the power cord into a wall socket with suitable power voltage 1 2 5 Rinse the water tank with fresh water 6 Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level and reinsert it into the machine Make sure it is fully inserted Caution Nev...

Page 10: ...HE FIRST TIME When using the machine for the first time the following activities need to happen 1 You need to prime the circuit 2 The machine will perform an automatic rinse self cleaning cycle 3 You need to initiate a manual rinse cycle Circuit Priming During this process fresh water flows through the internal circuit of the machine and the machine warms up This takes a few minutes 1 Place a cont...

Page 11: ...icon Automatic Rinse Self Cleaning Cycle When warm up is complete the machine automatically performs a rinse self cleaning cycle of the internal circuit with fresh water This takes less than a minute 1 Place a container under the dispensing spout to catch the small amount of water which will be dispensed 2 The machine shows this display Wait for the cycle to finish automati cally Note You can stop...

Page 12: ...splay 3 Select the pre ground coffee brewing function by pressing the button The machine shows this display Note Do not add pre ground coffee to the compartment 4 Check that the selection lever is set to ESPRESSO Press the but ton The machine starts dispensing water 5 When the dispensing has finished empty the container Repeat the operations from step 1 to step 4 twice then continue with step 6 Gr...

Page 13: ...ffee brewing The display to the left will be shown Note When the machine has not been operated for at least two weeks it will automatically perform a start up rinse self cleaning cycle Following this you need to initiate a manual rinse cycle as described above The automatic rinse self cleaning cycle starts automatically when the ma chine has been in stand by mode or switched off for more than 15 m...

Page 14: ...2 3 4 A B C Intenza Aroma System Machine Water Hardness Setting 1 3 Check how many squares have changed to the color red and then refer to 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 th...

Page 15: ...our coffee The INTENZA water filter can be purchased separately For further de tails please refer to the maintenance products page in this manual Water is a crucial part of every espresso coffee so it s important to always have it professionally filtered Using the INTENZA water filter will prevent mineral deposits from building up and improve your water quality 1 Remove the small white filter from...

Page 16: ... button until the following display is shown Yellow 9 Press the button to select ON and press the button to con firm Yellow Green 10 To exit press the button The machine shows this display and is ready to brew The machine has been programmed to inform the user when to replace the INTENZA water filter 3 Set the INTENZA water filter according to the measurements per formed see previous chapter and i...

Page 17: ... following icon is displayed Yellow Yellow Green 3 Select the RESET option Press the button to confirm 4 To exit press the button The machine shows this display and is ready to brew The machine is now programmed to manage a new INTENZA water filter Note If the INTENZA water filter is already installed and you want to remove but not replace it select the OFF option instead If there is no INTENZA wa...

Page 18: ... 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 and perfect grinding and coarseness for every coffee speciality This technology provides for full aroma preservation delivering the truly Italian taste in every cup Warning The ceramic co...

Page 19: ...coarse grind milder taste to position 2 for fine grind stronger taste Adjusting the Aroma Beverage Strength Choose your favorite coffee blend and adjust the amount of coffee to be ground according to your personal taste You can also select the pre ground coffee function Note Selection must be made prior to selecting the desired beverage Five choices are possible by pressing the button Each time th...

Page 20: ...lower part of the dispens ing spout can be removed to allow a tumbler to be used Move the dispensing spout up or down with your fingers to adjust its height as shown in the image The recommended positions are For the use of small cups For the use of large cups Two cups can also be placed under the dispensing spout to brew two cups of espresso at the same time ...

Page 21: ...rt ESPRESSO or COFFEE selection lever The machine allows you to adjust the brewing pressure according to the desired beverage type This selection allows you to optimize machine operation to improve the quality of coffee brewing and the desired result in the cup This selection must be made prior to brewing a beverage by simply mov ing manually the lever positioned on the dispensing spout ...

Page 22: ... with the lever in the wrong position the following icon will be displayed reminding you to set the lever to the cor rect position 2 Push the lever upwards to select the COFFEE function In this position you can brew a medium or long coffee by pressing the button or the button Note If a COFFEE product is selected with the lever in the wrong position the following icon will be displayed reminding yo...

Page 23: ...he button until the MEMO icon appears on the display then release the button The machine has now entered programming mode The machine starts brewing coffee 4 Press the button as soon as the desired amount of coffee is reached Now the button is programmed each time it is pressed the machine will brew the same amount of espresso that was just programmed Note To program the other two or beverages the...

Page 24: ...n once This icon will be displayed 5 To brew two espressos press the button twice consecutively This icon will be displayed Note In this operating mode the machine automatically grinds and doses the correct amount of coffee Brewing two espressos requires two grinding and brewing cycles automatically carried out by the machine Green Green Brewing an Espresso using Coffee Beans 1 Place 1 or 2 cups u...

Page 25: ... of pre ground coffee to the compartment Use only the measuring scoop supplied with the machine Then close the pre ground coffee compartment lid Warning Add only pre ground coffee to the pre ground coffee compartment Other substances and objects may cause severe damage to the ma chine Such damage will not be covered by warranty Brewing an Espresso using Pre Ground Coffee This function allows you t...

Page 26: ...ound coffee is poured into the pre ground coffee compart ment only water will be dispensed If the dose is excessive and 2 or more scoops of pre ground coffee are used the machine will not brew the product and any ground coffee will be discharged into the coffee grounds drawer BREWING A COFFEE Before brewing coffee make sure that there are no warnings shown on the control panel and that the water t...

Page 27: ...ote In this operating mode the machine automatically grinds and doses the correct amount of coffee 6 After the prebrewing cycle the beverage begins to pour out of the dispensing spout 7 Beverage brewing automatically stops when the preset level is reached press the button to stop it earlier Brewing a coffee Using Pre Ground Coffee This function allows you to use pre ground coffee With the pre grou...

Page 28: ...y 4 Press the button for a medium coffee or the button for a long coffee The brewing cycle starts 5 After the prebrewing cycle coffee begins to pour out of the dispensing spout 6 Coffee brewing automatically stops when the preset level is reached press the button to stop it earlier After brewing the machine returns to the main menu Repeat the steps described above to brew more coffees using pre gr...

Page 29: ...k may be used depending on individual taste Note When you plan to dispense steam right after switching on the machine or after brewing a coffee some water still present in the circuit may need to be dispensed first For this press the button and then the but ton to dispense steam for a few seconds Thereafter press the button to stop Continue with step 2 4 Plunge the suction tube in the milk contain...

Page 30: ...pensing steam Note Steam dispensing automatically stops after a continued use of 3 minutes Press the button then the button to start dispensing steam again 8 The following icon is displayed during pre heating time required by the machine 9 When this icon is displayed the machine dispenses frothed milk directly in the cup 10 Press the button to stop brewing ...

Page 31: ...tomatic Milk Frother for detailed cleaning instructions HOT WATER DISPENSING Warning Danger of scalding Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water The Automatic Milk Frother may reach high temperatures Never touch it with bare hands Use the appropriate protective handle only Before dispensing hot water make sure that the machine is ready to use and the water tank is filled 1 Place a con...

Page 32: ...this display Red 3 Press the button to start dispensing hot water Green Yellow 4 The following icon is displayed during pre heating time required by the machine 5 Pour the desired amount of hot water To stop the hot water dispens ing press the button ...

Page 33: ...te Use a soft dampened cloth to clean the machine Only the cup holder grill and the Automatic Milk Frother can be washed in the dishwasher All other components must be washed with lukewarm water Do not immerse the machine in water Do not use alcohol solvents and or abrasive objects to clean the machine Do not dry the machine and or its components using a microwave and or standard oven 1 3 2 1 Empt...

Page 34: ...ator is raised Daily Cleaning of the Water Tank 1 Remove the small white filter or the INTENZA water filter if in stalled from the water tank and wash it with fresh water 2 Put the small white filter or the INTENZA water filter if installed back in its housing by gently pressing and turning it at the same time 3 Fill the water tank with fresh water 1 3 2 ...

Page 35: ...Automatic Milk Frother be cleaned after each use Warning Danger of scalding Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water 2 Place an empty container under the Automatic Milk Frother After each milk frothing you always need to 1 Plunge the suction tube into a container filled with fresh water Red 3 Press the button The machine shows this display ...

Page 36: ... steam 5 This icon is displayed during pre heating time required by the ma chine Green 6 The following icon will be displayed during the dispensing phase Dispense water from the Automatic Milk Frother until clear water flows out Press the button to stop dispensing 7 Clean the suction tube with a damp cloth 3 Remove the lower part of the dispensing spout and wash it with luke warm water ...

Page 37: ...k 1 Turn off the machine by pressing the button and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the drip tray and coffee grounds drawer Only at this time open the service door 1 3 2 3 To remove the brew group press the PUSH button pulling it by the handle and pull it out horizontally without turning it 4 Remove the coffee residues drawer and wash it thoroughly ...

Page 38: ...ke sure the brew group is in the rest position the two reference signs must match If they do no match up proceed as described in steps 9 10 9 Gently pull down the lever until it is in contact with the brew group base and the two reference signs on the side of the brew group match 10 Make sure the hook to lock the brew group is in the correct position by firmly pressing the PUSH button until it loc...

Page 39: ...lace Note If the coffee residues drawer is not correctly positioned the brew group may not fit into the machine Monthly Cleaning of the Automatic Milk Frother Every month you need to perform a more thorough cleaning of the Auto matic Milk Frother using the Saeco Milk Circuit Cleaner The Saeco Milk Circuit Cleaner can be purchased separately Please refer to the mainte nance product page in this use...

Page 40: ...arm water and wait for the product to dissolve completely 3 Insert the suction tube into the container 4 Place a large container 51 ounces under the Automatic Milk Frother Yellow 6 Press the button to start dispensing steam 7 This icon is displayed during pre heating time required by the ma chine Red 5 Press the button The machine shows this display ...

Page 41: ...lly stops after a continued use of 3 minutes Press the button then the button to start dispensing steam again Warning Never drink the solution dispensed during this step 9 Rinse the container thoroughly and fill it with 17 ounces of fresh water to be used for the rinse cycle 10 Insert the suction tube into the container 11 Empty the container and place it back under the Automatic Milk Frother ...

Page 42: ...s the button to stop dispensing Note Steam dispensing stops after 3 minutes Press the button then the button to start dispensing steam again 16 Wash all the Automatic Milk Frother components by following the instructions below 17 Remove the Automatic Milk Frother from the machine 18 Remove the rubber grip from the steam wand Caution Warning The tube could be hot if the machine has recently been us...

Page 43: ...own in the figure 22 Wash all the components with lukewarm water 20 To detach the Automatic Milk Frother press the sides and remove it by applying light lateral movements as shown in the figure 23 Attach the lid by pressing in the middle and ensure that it is firmly in place ...

Page 44: ...ot be able to draw up milk 27 Insert the Automatic Milk Frother on the rubber grip until it locks into place 26 Insert the rubber grip back on the steam wand Caution Warning The tube could be hot if the machine has recently been used 25 Install the suction tube 24 Attach the Automatic Milk Frother to the fitting and ensure it is locked into place in its seat ...

Page 45: ...bricate the brew group can be purchased separately For further details please refer to the maintenance products page in this manual Caution Before lubricating the brew group clean it with fresh water and let it dry as described in the Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group chapter 1 Apply the grease evenly on both side guides 2 Also lubricate the shaft ...

Page 46: ... coffee or once a month This operation completes the maintenance process for the brew group You can purchase separately the Coffee Oil Remover For further details please refer to the maintenance products page in this manual Caution The Coffee Oil Remover tablets are to be used for cleaning only and do not have a descaling function For the descaling procedure use the Saeco descaling solution and fo...

Page 47: ... start the brewing cycle 7 Wait until the machine has dispensed half a cup of water 8 Switch the power button on the back of the machine to 0 11 Remove the drip tray and the coffee grounds drawer and open the service door Remove the brew group 9 Let the solution take effect for about 15 minutes Make sure you dis card the dispensed water 10 Switch the power button on the back of the machine to I To...

Page 48: ... Press the button to start the brewing cycle 16 Repeat steps 14 to 15 twice Make sure you discard the dispensed water 17 To clean the drip tray place Coffee Oil Remover tablet inside and fill it 2 3rds full with hot water Let the cleaning solution take effect for about 30 minutes then rinse thoroughly Monthly Cleaning of the Coffee Bean Hopper Clean the coffee bean hopper once a month when it is e...

Page 49: ...y formulated descaling solution since it has been designed to optimize machine performance The descaling solution can be purchased separately For further details please refer to the maintenance products page in this manual Warning Never drink the descaling solution or any products dispensed until the cycle has been carried out to the end Never use vinegar as a descaling solution Note During the de...

Page 50: ...ss the button until the following display is shown 5 Press the button to start the descaling process Yellow Note If you press the button by mistake press the button to quit 6 Remove the water tank and pour in the entire contents of the descal ing solution Then top up the tank with fresh water up to the calc clean level 7 Place the water tank back into the machine 8 Place a large container 1 5 l un...

Page 51: ... 11 When this icon is displayed the water tank is empty Red Red 12 Remove the water tank rinse it and fill it up to the MAX level with fresh water Place it back into the machine When inserting the water tank into the machine the following display is shown 13 Empty the drip tray and coffee grounds drawer and place them back in position 14 Empty the container back and place it back under both the st...

Page 52: ...e INTENZA water filter if fitted in the water tank Reinsert the Automatic Milk Frother Note At the end of the descaling cycle wash the brew group as described in the Weekly cleaning of the brew group chapter The rinse cycles are performed in order to have the circuit cleaned with a preset amount of water to ensure proper machine performance If the water tank is not filled up to MAX level the machi...

Page 53: ... mode after the last brewing Contrast This function adjusts the contrast of the display to better view the mes sages Water hardness This function adjusts the water hardness setting according to the area where you live 1 very soft water 2 soft water 3 hard water 4 very hard water For more details please see the Measuring and Programming Water Hard ness chapter INTENZA Water Filter This function man...

Page 54: ... is shown how to program the display contrast Proceed in the same way to program the other functions The programming menu can only be accessed when the machine is on and shows this display 1 Press the button to access programming 2 The main screen will be displayed 3 Press the button to scroll the pages until the display contrast func tion is displayed ...

Page 55: ...en the display value is changed the OK message appears Press the button to confirm the change 6 Press the button to exit the programming menu Note The machine automatically exits programming mode if no button is pressed for 3 minutes The values that have been changed but not confirmed won t be saved ...

Page 56: ...traffic light principle Ready Signals Green Color The machine is ready to brew products The machine is ready to brew pre ground coffee Steam or hot water selection Hot water dispensing Steam dispensing The machine is brewing one cup of espresso The machine is brewing two cups of espresso The machine is programming the amount of espresso to brew Espresso brewing using pre ground coffee in progress ...

Page 57: ... Color The machine is brewing one cup of medium coffee The machine is programming the amount of medium coffee to be brewed The machine is brewing one cup of long coffee The machine is programming the amount of long coffee to be brewed ...

Page 58: ...achine reset Refill the coffee bean hopper with coffee beans Put back the coffee bean hopper lid and restart the cycle Prime the circuit The machine needs to be descaled Press the button to start the descal ing process Follow the steps described in the Descaling chapter of this manual If you want to descale later press the button to continue using the machine Please note that not descaling your ma...

Page 59: ...t the ESPRESSO or COFFEE selection lever to COFFEE within 30 seconds to complete brewing Fill the water tank A beverage has been selected without the coffee bean hopper inner lid on the machine Place the coffee bean hopper inner lid on the machine within 30 seconds to complete brewing Exx Turn off the machine After 30 seconds turn it on again Try this 2 or 3 times If the machine will not start con...

Page 60: ...hine The coffee grounds drawer was emptied with the machine off The coffee grounds drawer must always be emptied with the machine on Wait until the icon is dis played before refitting the drawer The espresso is not hot enough The cups are cold Preheat the cups with hot water No hot water or steam is dispensed The hole of the hot water steam wand is clogged Clean the hole of the steam wand using a ...

Page 61: ...The beverage is brewed slowly See note The coffee grind is too fine Change coffee blend or adjust the grind as explained in the Adjusting the Ceramic Coffee Grinder chapter The circuit is not primed Prime the circuit see Using the Machine for the First Time chapter The brew group is dirty Clean the brew group see Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group chap ter Coffee leaks out of the dis pensing spout ...

Page 62: ...p to preserve the environment The packing materials can be recycled Machine unplug the machine and cut the power cord Deliver the appliance and power cord to a service centre or public waste disposal facility This product complies with EU Directive 2002 96 EC The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it must be handed ov...

Page 63: ...cup Coffee grounds drawer capacity 15 Pump pressure 15 bar Boiler Stainless steel type Safety devices Thermal fuse WARRANTY AND SERVICE Warranty For detailed information on your warranty and related conditions please read the warranty booklet supplied separately Service We want to ensure that you remain satisfied with your machine If you have not already done so please register your purchase at ww...

Page 64: ...at authorised service centres If you have any difficulties obtaining maintenance products for your ma chine please contact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country The contact details can be found in the warranty booklet supplied sepa rately or on www philips com support Overview of maintenance products INTENZA Water filter cartridge CA6702 Grease HD5061 Coffee Oil Remover CA6704 Descaling soluti...

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