Philips 741415008 - Manual (Page 15)

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PRIMING RECOMMENDATIONS / BREWING / DISPENSING HOT WATER / STEAM
Fill the water tank with cold, fresh
water only. Hot water and other fluids
may damage the machine. Do not use
carbonated (sparkling) water.
Do not use the machine if the water
tank is empty. Always make sure the
water tank is full prior to turning on the machine.
Plug the power cord into the outlet and press
the main switch of the machine. The green light
will come on and the internal electronics will
automatically perform a self-test. You will hear
some sounds, which are normal during the self-
test.
Priming the system
Place a cup or another suitable container
under the steam/hot water arm (5) and turn the
steam/hot water knob (6) counterclockwise. The
pump will automatically begin to function. When
a steady stream of water is dispensed, close the
knob by turning it clockwise. The machine has
now been primed.
Important: It is recommended to prime the
system before the first use of the machine, after
a prolonged unused period, or whenever the
water tank has run completely dry. The priming
procedure also should be carried out if the two
temperature lights, for brewing (22) and for
steaming (24), are blinking simultaneously. The
machine is ready for use when the coffee tem-
perature (22) light stops blinking and remains
on.
Temperature control light
After turning the machine on, the coffee tempe-
rature light (22) will blink for approx. two minutes
while the machine is reaching in the correct tem-
perature. The light will stop blinking and remain
on when the correct temperature has been
reached.
Bean hopper empty and water tank
empty lights
When the bean hopper is empty, the
corresponding light will come on and the grinder
will automatically stop. Fill the bean hopper and
reactivate the cycle by pressing the button (21).
Also when the water tank is empty, the
corresponding light will come on. Fill the water
tank and follow the procedure for priming the
system before brewing any espresso.
Grind
If the espresso flows too quickly (grind too coarse)
or too slowly (grind too fine), adjust the grinder.
Recommended grind setting: position “8”
Flows too quickly: adjust grinder to a finer setting
(6 or 7)
Flows too slowly: adjust grinder to a coarser
setting (9 or 10).
Adjust the grind setting only when the
grinder is running. Avoid extreme
adjustments (for example, position 1). If espres-
so continues to flow at the improper speed, try a
different coffee blend, as not all blends may be
suitable for proper extraction with this machine.
The modified grind setting can be detected only
after brewing three or four espresso, since
residual ground coffee remains in the grinder
from the previous setting.
Quality of the coffee
Make sure the coffee beans you are using are
fresh. It is recommended to use an espresso roast
or another blend suitable for espresso. Store
beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Quality of water.
To prepare an excellent espresso, besides the
blend, the grinding, and the right water tempe-
rature, the quality of water is also determining.
Hence, we suggest to use water with a low
content of limestone, so that to obtain a better
taste of your coffee and protect the internal
surfaces from the production of harmful
calcareous deposits.
Drain the water tank every day, and fill it with
fresh water.
Absolutely never use water with carbon
dioxide (aerated water)
Machine warm-up time
The machine may be kept turned on all day.
However, if the machine is not used for a
prolonged period, it is advisable to turn it off.
The machine needs less than two minutes to
warm up.
Turning off the machine
Do not turn the machine off when it is in the
process of brewing. Turn it off only upon
completion of the entire brew cycle.
Preparing beverages
Adjustment of the dispensing head
The dispensing head (4) is adjustable for different
cup heights. Depending on the height of the cup
being used, move the dispensing head up or
down.
Espresso volume adjustment
Adjust the volume of the espresso for each cup
by turning the knob (25). For example:
position 5 = espresso
position 6 = long espresso
Use appropriately sized cups.
Brewing espresso (1 or 2 cups)
Press the coffee selection button (21) to brew
one cup of espresso. If the button is pressed twice
consecutively, the machine will perform two brew
cycles for either one double espresso or two cups
of espresso.
Each espresso cycle is freshly ground, adding
to a superior espresso pleasure.
Before turning the machine on, make
sure the steam/hot water knob is
closed.
Adjust the grinder: see instructions above.
The grinder should be adjusted only
when it is grinding. Making
adjustments to the grinder while it is not running
could cause damage.
Place one or two cups on the grill (3) under
the dispensing head (4). Press the coffee selection
button (21). The machine will brew one cup of
espresso. By pressing the button twice
consecutively, two cups will be brewed. To
interrupt the flow, press again the coffee selection
button.
Hot water
The hot water has a separate water circuit from
that of the espresso to prevent any cross-
contamination. Hot water can be used to make
tea, soup, infusions, etc.
Place a glass or cup under the steam/hot
water arm (5) and slowly open the knob (6)
counterclockwise.
Hot water will automatically be dispensed.
To stop the flow of hot water, turn the knob
clockwise.
Steam
To heat milk or other beverages.
Clean the steam arm with a damp,
non-abrasive cloth after each use.
Residual milk which hardens is more difficult to
remove.
Prime the machine after using the
steam function to return the machine
to the correct brewing temperature. The machine
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