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PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.

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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.saeco.com/welcome Type HD8642 / HD8643 USER MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
  • Page 3 CAUTION This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing, other than cleaning and user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service center. Do not immerse machine in water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. There are no parts inside the machine serviceable by the user.
  • Page 4 ENGLISH Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco Xsmall fully automatic espresso machine! To fully benefit from the support that Philips Saeco offers, please register your product at www.saeco.com/welcome. The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coffee using whole coffee beans.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Circuit Priming ..........................12 Automatic Rinse/Self-Cleaning Cycle..................... 13 “INTENZA+” Water Filter Installation .................... 15 ADJUSTMENTS ....................16 Saeco Adapting System ......................... 16 Adjusting the Ceramic Coffee Grinder .................... 17 Adjusting the Coffee Length ......................19 BREWING COFFEE ...................20 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................21 Daily Cleaning of the Machine .......................

  • Page 6: Important

    ENGLISH IMPORTANT Safety Instructions This machine is equipped with safety devices. Nevertheless, read and follow the safety instructions carefully and only use the machine properly as described in these instructions to avoid accidental injury or damage due to improper use of the machine.
  • Page 7 ENGLISH Pull on the mains plug, not on the power cord. Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands. • Do not use the machine if the mains plug, the power cord or the machine itself is damaged. • Do not make any modifications to the machine or its power cord.

  • Page 8: Cautions

    ENGLISH Cautions • The machine is for household use only. It is not intended for use in environments such as canteens, staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms or other work environments. • Always put the machine on a flat and stable surface. •...

  • Page 9: Compliance With Standards

    ENGLISH Compliance with Standards The machine complies with art.13 of the Italian Legislative Decree dated 25 July 2005, no. 151 “Implementation of the Directives 2005/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, as well as waste disposal”. This machine complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC.

  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION Product Overview...

  • Page 11: General Description

    ENGLISH General Description 1. Coff ee bean hopper lid 2. Coff ee bean hopper 3. Coff ee dispensing spout 4. Full drip tray indicator 5. Coff ee grounds drawer 6. Brew group 7. Service door 8. Control panel 9. Grill 10.

  • Page 12: Preparing For Use

    ENGLISH PREPARING FOR USE Machine Packaging The original packaging has been designed and constructed to protect the machine during transport. We recommend keeping the packaging material for possible future transport. Preparing for Use Remove the coff ee bean hopper lid and the drip tray with grill from the packaging.
  • Page 13 ENGLISH Remove the water tank. Rinse the water tank with fresh water. 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: Never fi ll the water tank with warm, hot, sparkling water or any other liquid, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine.

  • Page 14: Using The Machine For The First Time

    ENGLISH Insert the plug at the other end of the power cord into a wall socket with suitable power voltage. Press the “ ” ON/OFF button to turn the machine on; the “ ” light will begin to fl ash quickly, indicating that the circuit has to be primed. USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME When using the machine for the fi rst time, the following activities need to happen:...

  • Page 15: Automatic Rinse/Self-Cleaning Cycle

    ENGLISH Press the “ ” button. The machine dispenses water for a few seconds. The “ ” light fl ashes slowly and the “ ” light turns off . When water dispensing stops, the “ ” light fl ashes slowly. The ma- chine is warming up.
  • Page 16 ENGLISH The " " light shines steadily. The machine is ready to brew coff ee. Notes: The automatic rinse/self-cleaning cycle is initiated when the machine has been in stand-by mode, or turned off , for more than 15 minutes. When you have not used the machine for 2 or more weeks you also have to perform the manual rinsing cycle At the end of the cycle, it is possible to brew a coff ee.

  • Page 17: Intenza+" Water Filter Installation

    ENGLISH “INTENZA+” Water Filter Installation We recommend you to install the “INTENZA+” water fi lter as this prevents limescale build-up in your machine and preserves a more intense aroma of your coff ee. The “INTENZA+” water fi lter can be purchased separately. For further de- tails, please refer to the maintenance products page in this manual.

  • Page 18: Adjustments

    The machine allows for certain adjustments so that you can brew the best tasting coff ee possible. Saeco Adapting System Coff ee is a natural product and its characteristics may change according to its origin, blend and roast. The machine is equipped with a self-adjusting system that allows the use of all types of coff ee beans available on the market except for raw, caramelized and fl...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Ceramic Coffee Grinder

    ENGLISH Adjusting the Ceramic Coff ee Grinder Ceramic coff ee grinders always guarantee accurate and perfect grinding and coarseness for every coff ee speciality. This provides full aroma preservation, delivering a truly Italian taste in every cup. Warning: Do not insert fi ngers or other objects. Only adjust the ceramic coff ee grinder using the grinder adjustment key.
  • Page 20 ENGLISH Note: Use the coff ee grinder adjustment key provided with the machine. You will taste the diff erence after brewing 2-3 cups of coff ee. If coff ee is watery or is brewed slowly, change the coff ee grinder settings. While the coff ee grinder is operating, press and turn the grinder adjust- ment knob inside the coff ee bean hopper one notch at a time.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Coffee Length

    ENGLISH Adjusting the Coff ee Length The machine allows you to adjust the amount of brewed coff ee according to your taste and the size of your cups. Each time the “ ” coff ee button is pressed and released, the machine brews a pre-set amount of coff ee.

  • Page 22: Brewing Coffee

    ENGLISH BREWING COFFEE Before brewing coff ee, make sure that the “ ” green light shines steadily on and that the water tank and coff ee bean hopper are full. Steady on Place 1 or 2 cups under the coff ee dispensing spout. Press the “...

  • Page 23: Cleaning And Maintenance

    ENGLISH CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Daily Cleaning of the Machine Caution: Timely cleaning and maintenance of your machine is very important as it prolongs the life of your machine. Your machine is continuously exposed to moisture, coff ee and limescale! The activities you need to perform and their frequency are described in detail in this chapter.

  • Page 24: Daily Cleaning Of The Water Tank

    ENGLISH Daily Cleaning of the Water Tank Remove the small white fi lter or the "INTENZA+" water fi lter (if in- stalled) from the water tank and wash it with fresh water. Put the small white fi lter back or the "INTENZA+" water fi lter (if installed) in its housing by gently pressing and turning it at the same time.
  • Page 25 ENGLISH Clean the coff ee outlet duct thoroughly with a spoon handle or with another round-tipped kitchen utensil. Thoroughly wash the brew group with fresh, lukewarm water and care- fully clean the upper fi lter. Caution: do not use detergent or soap to clean the brew group. Let the brew group air-dry thoroughly.
  • Page 26 ENGLISH Press the “PUSH” button fi rmly. Make sure that the hook which locks the brew group is in the correct position. If it is still in the downward position push it upward until it locks correctly into place. Insert the brew group in its seat again until it locks into place WITHOUT pressing the “PUSH”...

  • Page 27: Monthly Lubrication Of The Brew Group

    ENGLISH Monthly Lubrication of the Brew Group Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 cups of coff ee or once a month. The grease to lubricate the brew group can be purchased sepa- rately. For further details, please refer to the maintenance products page in this manual.

  • Page 28: Descaling

    In this case, repair is NOT covered by warranty. Warning: Use the Saeco descaling solution only. Its formula has been designed to ensure better machine performance. The use of other products may damage the machine and leave residues in the water.

  • Page 29: Descaling

    "Intenza+" water fi lter if installed. Remove and empty the water tank. Pour in the entire content of the Saeco descaling solution. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX level. Put the water tank back into the machine.

  • Page 30: Rinsing

    ENGLISH The “ ” orange light starts fl ashing slowly and will continue to do so during the whole descaling cycle. The machine dispenses the descaling solution several times after one-minute intervals from the coff ee dispensing spout until the water tank is completely empty.
  • Page 31 ENGLISH Note: if you wish to interrupt water dispensing (for example to empty the con- tainer), press the " " button. Press the " " button again to resume dispensing. When the rinse cycle has been completed, the “ ” orange light turns off and the “...

  • Page 32: Interruption Of The Descaling Cycle

    ENGLISH INTERRUPTION OF THE DESCALING CYCLE Once you have started the descaling cycle, you must complete it till the very end without turning off the machine. In case you get stuck during the descaling procedure, you can exit by un- plugging the power cord.
  • Page 33 ENGLISH Empty the container. The machine is ready for use. Note: If the “ ” orange led does not turn off you still have to descale your ma- chine at your earliest convenience.

  • Page 34: Understanding The Different Lights

    ENGLISH UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT LIGHTS Control Panel Light Signals Causes Solutions The machine has reached the right temperature and is ready to brew coff ee. Steady on The machine is warming up to dispense The machine ends the rinse/self-cleaning cycle automatically. coff ee.
  • Page 35 ENGLISH Light Signals Causes Solutions The machine is in the descaling mode. Descaling second phase with fresh water. Complete the descaling procedure. fl ashing twice The machine is in the descaling mode. Rinse the water tank and fi ll it up to the MAX level. Complete the descaling procedure.
  • Page 36 The machine is out of order. Turn off the machine. Turn it back on after 30 seconds. Try this 2 or 3 times. If the machine does NOT start, contact the Philips Saeco hotline. All lights are fl ashing simultaneously...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.saeco.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country. The contact details can be found in the warranty booklet packed separately or on www.saeco.com/support.
  • Page 38 These problems can be considered normal if the coffee 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 Adapt- ing System” section.

  • Page 39: Energy Saving

    ENGLISH ENERGY SAVING Stand-by The machine is designed for energy saving- proven by the Class A energy label. After 30 minutes of inactivity, the machine turns off automatically. Disposal Do not throw away the machine with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling.

  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    We want to ensure that you remain satisfied with your machine. If you have not already done so, please register your purchase at www.saeco.com/welcome. This will enable us to stay in contact with you and send you cleaning and descaling reminders.

  • Page 41: Ordering Maintenance Products

    ENGLISH ORDERING MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS For cleaning and descaling, use Saeco maintenance products only. You can purchase the products at the Philips online shop (if available in your country) at www.shop.philips.com/service, from your local dealer or authorised service centres. If you have any diffi culties obtaining maintenance products for your ma- chine, please contact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country.
  • Page 44 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. www.philips.com/saeco...

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