Saeco HD8942 Operations Instructions Page 1

www.philips.com/saecoThe manufacturer reserves the right to change the features of the product without prior notice.EN0202 Rev.01 del 15-01-11

551 21234ABCSelect the desired language by pressing the arrow buttons () or ( ).Press the save button. The machine activates the warming up phase. Wa

691573INSTALLATIONFIRST USE - USE AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITYTo improve the product quality, carry out this procedure at  rst use of the machine and

714 532INTENZA WATER FILTERTo improve the quality of the water you use and extend the life of your machine at the same time, it is recommended that yo

82ADJUSTMENTSCOFFEE STRENGTH (SBS)The SBS dial has been carefully designed to give your co ee the fullness and intensity you desire. Simply turn the

9A B CThis setting provides a very coarse grinding.Press and turn. This setting provides a very  ne grinding.SAECO ADAPTING SYSTEMCo ee is a natural

101 2 34DISPENSING SPOUT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTBefore brewing a product, and according to the kind of cup, adjust the height of the dispensing spout.To adj

11STAND-BY MODEThe machine is designed for energy saving. After 60 minutes of inactivity, the machine goes into stand-by mode, the boiler is no longer

12III1 2 34 5 6The machine is equipped with a carafe allowing for optimal milk frothing for the brewing of tasty cappuccinos, latte macchiatos and any

1321897CDAB BAfter use, remove the container from the machine and place it in the refrigerator for proper conservation. We recommend NOT to keep the c

141 2ESPRESSO / LONG COFFEEThis procedure shows how to brew an espresso. To brew another type of co ee, press the appropriate button. Use proper co

Type HD8942Register your product and get support atwww.philips.com/welcomeOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSREAD THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USI

151 35BEVERAGE BREWING WITH PRE-GROUND COFFEEThe machine allows you to use pre-ground and deca einated co ee.Pre-ground co ee must be poured into t

161 2 3CAPPUCCINO / LATTE MACCHIATO / CAFE LATTEPRODUCT BREWING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DISPENSING PHASE, THE MACHINE MAY PRODUCE SOME SPURTS OF MILK

171 327 8At the end remove the cup with the cappuccino and place the handle back to the initial position.Upon completion of the cleaning cycle remove

181 32HOT WATERRepeat the procedure to dispense a new quantity of hot water.After dispensing, some water always remains in the lines and this may resu

191 31"SPECIAL" BUTTON The machine is designed to brew other beverages not displayed on the main menu.Note: If no product is selected, the m

201 31133AMERICAN COFFEEThis speci c program allows you to brew American co ee: the co ee brewing is managed in a special way to bring out the tast

211 2 3BEVERAGE LENGTH QUICK PROGRAMMINGBREWING MAY BE PRECEDED BY SHORT SPURTS OF MILK AND STEAM: RISK OF SCALDING! REFER TO THE SECTION "MILK C

22DEFAULT Scrolling/Selection buttonScrolling/Selection buttonSelection/con rmation buttonExit buttonFor each beverage it is possible to reset the or

23COFFEE QUANTITYPREBREWINGCOFFEE TEMPERATURECAPPUCCINOIn this case we look at how to programme a customized cappuccino. The milk managing options are

24MILK QUANTITYWATER QUANTITYMILK FOAMThis section allows you to program the quantity of milk for each selected beverage. The buttons ( ) or ( ) allo

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:1. Read all instruc

25Scrolling/Selection buttonScrolling/Selection buttonExit buttonSelection/con rmation buttonMACHINE MENUGENERAL MENUDISPLAY MENUCALENDARMACHINE MENU

26MACHINE MENUGENERAL MENUTONEOFFONTo change the machine operation settings.This function activates/deactivates the acoustic alarms.To deactivate the

27DISPLAY MENULANGUAGEBRIGHTNESSENGLISHThis menu allows you to set the menu language and the display contrast.This setting is of fundamental importanc

28CALENDAR TIMEDATEHOURYEARMINUTESMONTHDAYFORMATFORMATThis menu allows setting all the time and calendar functions and their related functions.This se

29CALENDARPOWERON TIMERTIMER 1TIMER 2This menu allows you to programme the machine power-on times, according to your needs. The machine performs this

30WATER MENUHARDNESSENABLE FILTERACTIVATE FILTERThis menu allows setting correct water parameters for beverages dispensing.To change the machine water

31FACTORY SETTINGSThis function allows you to restore all factory settings. Note: By restoring the factory settings, all the personal parameters are l

3294 6BREW GROUP CLEANING CYCLETo rinse the brew group, simply clean with water as shown on page 40. This wash cycle completes the maintenance process

33Select the menu option.Press the "OK" button to con rm.Pour the entire content of the Saeco concentrated descaling solution into the wate

34The descaling cycle is activated.The bar shows the cycle's progress.If the containers need to be emptied, press the "PAUSE" button.Th

CAUTIONThis appliance is for household use only. Any servicing, other than cleaning and user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service

35The rinse cycle is activated.The bar shows the cycle progress.If the containers need to be emptied, press the "PAUSE" buttonThen, press th

3657 8649MILK CIRCUIT MAINTENANCEIt is possible to sanitize the milk circuits by carrying out a simple and quick cycle allowing for a thorough cleanin

3712 1318E1110CDAB BPlace a large empty container under the dispensing spout. Rotate the upper part of the milk carafe directly above the container.Pl

38162 34 5MAINTENANCE DURING OPERATIONDuring normal operation, the following messages may appear: "EMPTY COFFEE GROUNDS DRAWER" and/or "

3914725 6839Turn o the machine and unplug it.Remove the dispensing spout and wash it with water.Take out the water tank and wash it with fresh water

40147258369Press the PUSH button to remove the brew group.Insert the used grounds drawerand close the service door.BREW GROUP CLEANINGWash the brew gr

41147369258MILK CARAFE CLEANINGThe carafe must be removed and properly washed at least once a week.This procedure guarantees the perfect sanitation of

42147369258MILK CARAFE ASSEMBLYPay attention during the assembly phase. In case the components do not smoothly enter in their positions, read the inst

43Help Message Displayed How to Reset the MessageCLOSEHOPPER DOORClose or correctly place the co ee bean hopper inner cover to be able to prepare a b

44Help Message Displayed How to Reset the MessageREFILLWATER TANKTake out the tank and  ll it with fresh drinkable water or top it up by means of the

IIA1 2345 6CDAB B8E7For correct use of the carafe, refer to the instructions on page 12.The maintenance instructions for the carafe circuits are descr

45SOSSAFETY RULESIN CASE OF EMERGENCY IMMEDIATELY UNPLUG THE CORD FROM THE OUTLET.ONLY USE THE APPLIANCE • Indoors.• For preparing co ee, hot water

46DANGERS• The appliance must not be used by children and persons who have not been informed of its operation.• The appliance is dangerous to childr

47Gaggio Montano28/04/2009R & D ManagerIng. Andrea CastellaniSAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP S.P.A Via Torretta, 240 - 40041 Gaggio Montano (Bo) - Italy

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2GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONThis co ee machine is suitable for preparing espresso co ee using co ee beans and is equipped with a device

308/11/1011:11MACHINE COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES - CONTROL PANELThe references of this table are reported in the attached carton paper, in which the c

41475 6328STARTING THE MACHINEBefore turning on the machine, make sure that the power button is set to "0".Lift the right outer lid and remo