Philips Saeco Via Veneto Siebträger-Espressomaschine - Manual (Page 14)

26 27 STEAMING FUNCTION - CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS DESCALING - LEGAL INFORMATION
ready“ light (4) to come on.
• Place a cup or a glass tea cup under
the steam tube (“Pannarello”).
• Open the “Hot water/steam knob (6),
turning it in anti-clockwise direction
and press the coffee switch (4) to start
the water flow.
•To stop the water flow, press the coffee
switch (4) again, and close the steam
knob (6) by turning it in a clockwise
direction.
8 HOW TO PREPARE A CAP-
PUCCINO COFFEE USING
THE STEAM TUBE
Danger of burning!
When water begins to flow out, it
may be very hot. The steam tube does
get very hot, so avoid touching it in any
way.
• If the machine is not already on, turn it on
at the main switch (3) which will light up.
• Press the steam switch (5) which will light
up. The coffee switch „machine on“ light
(4) will turn off.
• When the coffee switch „machine on“
light (4) comes back on , the steam tube
is ready to use.
• Point the steam tube (“Pannarello”)
over the drip tray and open the “hot
water/steam” knob (6) for a few seconds
to clear the tube of any excess water.
Wait for a few more seconds for steam to
flow out.
• Close the knob (6).
•
Immerse the tube in the liquid to be
heated and open the knob (6).
Move the container gently up and down
to ensure that the liquid is heated right
through.
• When the liquid has reached the required
temperature close the knob (6) and turn
off the “steam” switch (5).
To make a cappuccino heat milk
using the method explained
above.
• Proceed following the priming instructions
found in para. 4.5.
• When you have finished using the steam
tube clean with a damp cloth.
9 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Before cleaning the machine, let it cool
down and unplug it.
• Do not immerse the coffee maker in water
and do not put any of the components in
a dishwasher.
• Do not use sharp objects or abrasive
chemical products (solvents) to clean the
machine.
• Clean the water tank and fill it with
fresh water daily.
• After heating milk, release a small
quantity of hot water to clean out the
steam tube and wipe the outside of it with
a damp cloth.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe down the
appliance.
• Clean the filter holder as follows:
• Remove the filter, place it in hot water
and wash it carefully.
• Clean the inside of the filter holder.
• Do not dry the machine and/or any of its
parts using a microwave and/or
conventional oven.
• Clean the “Pannarello” located over the
steam tube, if it is fitted on your machine.
To do this, unscrew the ring nut, remove
the “Pannarello” from the steam tube and
take off the external casing.
Rinse the “Pannarello” under running
water and then put it back together again.
The ring nut must be closed
properly as otherwise the
“Pannarello” may come loose during
use.
10 DESCALING
Scale normally forms while the machine
is being used; descaling is necessary every
3-4 months of use or whenever you observe
a decrease in water flow.
If you wish to descale the
appliance yourself, use a descaler
especially made for coffee machines.
Use a product normally available on the
market, that is neither toxic nor harmful.
Warning! Never use vinegar as a
descaler.
• Remove the water container and
empty out any remaining water.
• Mix the descaling agent with water
as directed on the package and pour the
solution into the water container; place
the water container inside the machine.
• Turn on the machine by pressing the main
switch.
• Position the steam tube over the drip
tray.
• Empty the entire contents from the water
container at intervals (one cup at a time)
by turning the steam knob (6)
counterclockwise and pressing the coffee
switch (4); to cut off flow press the coffee
switch (4) again and turn the steam knob
(6) clockwise.
• Every time a cup of descaler is released
the machine should be turned off at the
main switch (3) and left for 10-15 minutes
to give the descaling solution time to act.
• When all the descaling agent has
been used up, take out the water
container, rinse it out and fill it with fresh
drinking water.
• Place the container back inside the
machine; empty out 2/3 of the water in
the container by turning the steam knob
(6) counterclockwise and pressing the
coffee switch (4); to cut off flow press the
coffee switch (4) again and turn the steam
knob (6) clockwise.
• Let the machine heat up and empty out
the water remaining in the water container
by turning the steam knob (6)
counterclockwise and pressing the coffee
switch (4); to cut off flow press the coffee
switch (4) again and turn the steam knob
(6) clockwise.
If a descaling product that has not
been recommended is used, we
do advise the client to follow the
manufacturer’s instructions found on
the packet.
11 SERVICING
Regular servicing carried out by an
authorised service centre will prolong the
life and efficiency of the machine.
Keep the original packaging as it may pro-
ve useful in protecting the machine at a
later date.
12 LEGAL INFORMATION
• These instructions include information on
how to use the machine correctly, its
functions and its maintenance.
• If these instructions are followed closely
no risks should be run in using the
appliance and all necessary safety
requirements regarding function and
maintenance should be upheld.
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