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USER MANUAL Type HD8768 - HD8885 Read carefully before using the machine. Register your product and get support at www.saeco.com/welcome...
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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.
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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.
Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco Moltio Auto- matic Milk Frother fully automatic coff ee machine! To fully benefi t from the support that Saeco off ers, please register your product at www.saeco.com/welcome. The machine is made for preparing espresso coff ee using whole coff ee beans, as well as for frothing milk and dis- pensing hot water.
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ENGLISH ADJUSTMENTS ....................27 Saeco Adapting System ........................27 Adjusting the Ceramic Coff ee Grinder ....................27 Adjusting the Aroma (Coff ee Strength) ....................28 Adjusting the Coff ee Dispensing Spout ....................29 Adjusting the Coff ee Length ......................30 BREWING ESPRESSO AND COFFEE ..............31 Brewing Espresso and Coff ee Using Coff ee Beans ................31 Brewing Espresso and Coff ee Using Pre-Ground Coff ee ..............32...
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.
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ENGLISH - If the machine will not be used for a long time; - before cleaning the machine. • 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.
ENGLISH Cautions • The machine is for household use only. It is not intended for use in environments such as canteens, staff kitchens of shops, offi ces, factories or other work environments. • Always put the machine on a fl at and stable surface. •...
ENGLISH Electromagnetic fi elds This appliance complies with all the applicable standards and regulations relating to the exposure to electromagnetic fi elds. Disposal This symbol on a product indicates that the product is covered by EU Directive 2012/19/EU. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.
ENGLISH General Description 1. Coff ee bean hopper locking/removal selector switch 2. Pre-ground coff ee compartment 3. Cup stacking surface 4a. Coff ee bean hopper 4b. Coff ee bean hopper tray 4c. Coff ee bean hopper lid 5. Control panel 6.
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. Machine Installation Remove the drip tray with grill from the packaging. Remove the machine from the packaging.
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ENGLISH Press gently on the side of the water tank door to release the handgrip. Remove the water tank by pulling it by the handgrip. 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.
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ENGLISH Remove the coff ee bean hopper lid. Slowly pour in the coff ee beans. Note: The coff ee bean hopper contains a tray that vibrates during grinding and conveys the beans into the coff ee grinder. Caution: Only coff ee beans must be put into the coff ee bean hopper. If ground coff ee, instant coff ee, caramelized coff ee, raw coff ee beans or any other substance is put in the coff ee bean hopper, it may damage the machine.
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ENGLISH To turn on the machine, simply press the “ ” button. Note: By keeping the button pressed for more than 8 seconds, the machine enters the demo mode. To exit the demo, turn the machine off and on again using the power button. The control panel indicates that the circuit must be primed.
ENGLISH USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME When using the machine for the fi rst 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 perform a manual rinse cycle. Circuit Priming During this process, fresh water fl ows through the internal circuit of the machine and the machine warms up.
ENGLISH Automatic Rinse/Self-Cleaning Cycle When warm-up has been completed, the machine automatically performs a rinse/self-cleaning cycle of the internal circuits with fresh water. This takes less than a minute. Place a container under the coff ee dispensing spout to catch the small amount of water which will be dispensed.
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ENGLISH Check that the machine shows this display. Select the pre-ground coff ee brewing function by pressing the “ ” button. The machine shows this display. Note: Do not add any pre-ground coff ee into the compartment. Press the " "...
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ENGLISH After dispensing water, remove and empty the container. Repeat steps 7 to 9 until the water tank is empty and the no water warning sign appears. Note: Press the “ ” button to stop the manual rinse cycle. At the end of this operation, fi ll the water tank again up to the MAX level.
ENGLISH Measuring and Programming Water Hardness Water hardness measuring is very important in order to defi ne the descal- ing frequency and to install the “INTENZA+” water fi lter (for more details on the water fi lter, see next chapter). To measure the water hardness follow the steps below: Immerse the water hardness test strip (supplied with the machine) in water for 1 second.
ENGLISH Press the ““ ” button to increase the value and the “ ” button to decrease the value. Press the “ ” MENU button to confi rm the setting. Press the “ ” button to exit the programming menu. The machine is now ready for brewing.
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ENGLISH Remove the “INTENZA+” water fi lter from its packaging, immerse it ver- tically (with the opening positioned upwards) in cold water and gently press the sides so as to let the air bubbles out. Set the “INTENZA+” water fi lter according to the measurements per- formed (see previous chapter) and indicated on the base of the fi lter: A = soft water –...
ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to select “ON”, then press the “ ” button to confi rm. To exit, press the “ ” button. The machine is now ready for brewing. The machine is now programmed to inform the user of the need to replace the "INTENZA+"...
ENGLISH To exit, press the “ ” button. The machine is now ready for brewing. The machine is now programmed to manage a new fi lter. Note: If the “INTENZA+” water fi lter is already installed and you want to remove, but not replace it, select the “OFF”...
ENGLISH Lift the sides of the coff ee bean hopper with both hands as shown in the fi gure. Caution: Do not remove the coff ee bean hopper in a diff erent way to avoid spill- ing coff ee beans. After removing it, put the protection lid (if any) on the machine to keep it dust-free.
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ENGLISH Remove any beans from the coff ee bean hopper compartment. Insert the coff ee bean hopper into its compartment as shown in the fi gure. Move the selector switch to the “ ” position. Warning: Please be aware that when you change coff ee beans and switch to decaff einated coff ee, some caff eine traces might still be present even after performing an emptying cycle.
ENGLISH Selecting Coff ee Beans This function allows you to optimize grinding according to the selected type of coff ee beans. Press the “ ” MENU button and scroll through the options by pressing the “ ” MENU button until this icon is displayed. Press the “...
ENGLISH Coff ee Emptying Cycle When you change coff ee beans, it is recommended to empty the coff ee outlet duct and grinder. In this way, you will be able to fully taste the aroma of the new coff ee beans. For this, follow the steps below: Fill the coff ee bean hopper with coff ee beans.
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 avoured coff ee beans.
ENGLISH Press and turn the grinder adjustment knob inside the coff ee bean hopper one notch at a time. Use the special coff ee grinder adjustment key supplied. You will taste the diff erence after brewing 2-3 cups of coff ee. Warning: Do not turn the coff ee grinder more than one notch at a time to pre- vent damage.
ENGLISH Adjusting the Coff ee Dispensing Spout The height of the coff ee dispensing spout can be adjusted to better fi t the dimensions of the cups that you wish to use. Move the coff ee dispensing spout up or down with your fi ngers to adjust its height as shown in the fi gure.
ENGLISH Adjusting the Coff ee Length The machine allows you to adjust the amount of brewed coff ee according to your taste and/or the size of your cups. Each time the “ ” or “ ” button is pressed, the machine brews a pre-set amount of coff ee.
ENGLISH BREWING ESPRESSO AND COFFEE Before brewing coff ee, make sure that there are no warnings shown on the control panel, and that the water tank and coff ee bean hopper are fi lled. Brewing Espresso and Coff ee Using Coff ee Beans Place 1 or 2 cups under the coff ee dispensing spout.
ENGLISH Brewing Espresso and Coff ee Using Pre-Ground Coff ee This function allows you to use pre-ground and decaff einated coff ee. With the pre-ground coff ee function you can only brew one coff ee at a time. Press the “ ”...
ENGLISH FROTHING MILK AND PREPARING A CAPPUCCINO Frothing Milk Note: Depending on the machine model, the Automatic Milk Frother is provided either with or without chrome cover. Warning: Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water.
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ENGLISH Insert the suction tube into the Automatic Milk Frother. For Automatic Milk Frother without chrome cover. Insert the Automatic Milk Frother into the steam wand seat. For Automatic Milk Frother with chrome cover. Insert the Automatic Milk Frother into the steam wand seat. Make sure that it is positioned correctly.
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ENGLISH Insert the suction tube into the milk container. Caution: For hygienic reasons, make sure that the outer surface of the suction tube is clean. Place a cup under the Automatic Milk Frother. Press the “ ” button. The machine shows this display. Press the “...
ENGLISH This icon is displayed during the preheating time required by the machine. When this icon is displayed, the machine starts dispensing frothed milk directly into the cup. Press the “ ” button to stop dispensing. Note: It will take a few seconds before the machine stops dispensing steam completely.
ENGLISH DISPENSING HOT WATER Warning: Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water. The steam wand and the chrome cover (if any) may reach high temperatures. Before dispensing hot water, make sure that the machine is ready to use and the water tank is fi lled.
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ENGLISH Press the ““ ” MENU button to start dispensing hot water. This icon is displayed during the preheating time required by the machine. Dispense the desired amount of hot water. To stop dispensing hot water, press the “ ” button.
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. The machine is continuously exposed to humidity, coff ee and limescale! The activities you need to perform and their frequency are described in detail in this chapter.
ENGLISH Empty and clean the coff ee residues drawer located inside of the ma- chine. Open the service door, remove the drawer and empty it. Empty and clean the drip tray. Note: Empty and wash the drip tray also when the full drip tray indicator is raised. Daily Cleaning of the Water Tank Remove the small white fi lter or the INTENZA+ water fi lter (if installed) from the water tank and wash it with fresh water.
ENGLISH Daily Cleaning of the Automatic Milk Frother For hygienic reasons and to ensure a perfect frothed milk consistency, it is important that the Automatic Milk Frother be cleaned after each use. Warning: Danger of scalding! Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water.
ENGLISH This icon will be displayed during the dispensing phase. Dispense water from the Automatic Milk Frother until clear water fl ows out. Press the “ ” button to stop dispensing. Clean the suction tube with a damp cloth. Weekly Cleaning of the Machine Clean the seat of the drip tray.
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ENGLISH Remove and clean the coff ee residues drawer. To remove the brew group, press the «PUSH» button and pull it by the handle. Thoroughly clean the coff ee outlet duct with the special cleaning tool provided with the machine or with a spoon handle. Make sure that the cleaning tool is inserted as shown in the fi gure.
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ENGLISH Let the brew group air-dry thoroughly. Thoroughly clean the inside of the machine using a soft, dampened cloth. Make sure that the brew group is in the off position; the two reference marks must match. If they do no match, proceed as described in step (10).
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ENGLISH 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 back into its seat until it locks into place without pressing the “PUSH”...
ENGLISH Weekly Cleaning of the Coff ee Bean Hopper, Tray and Coff ee Com- partment Remove the coff ee bean hopper. Clean the coff ee bean hopper, tray and coff ee compartment once a week with a cloth to remove any coff ee residues and dust. Empty any beans out of the coff ee bean hopper.
Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 cups of coff ee or once a month. You can purchase the Saeco grease to lubricate the brew group separately. For further details, please refer to the maintenance products page in this user manual.
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ENGLISH Apply the grease evenly on both side guides. Also lubricate the shaft. Insert the brew group into its seat until it locks into place (see the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group” chapter). Insert the coff ee resi- dues drawer. Close the service door.
Make sure that the Automatic Milk Frother is correctly installed. Pour the Saeco Milk Circuit Cleaner into a container. Add ½ litre of lukewarm water and wait for the product to dissolve completely. Insert the suction tube into the container.
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ENGLISH This icon is displayed during the preheating time required by the machine. This icon will be displayed during dispensing. When the solution has been completely dispensed, press the “ ” button to stop dispensing. Warning: Never drink the solution dispensed during this step. Rinse the container thoroughly and fi ll it with ½...
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ENGLISH Press the " " button. The machine shows this display. Press the “ ” button to dispense steam. This icon is displayed during the preheating time required by the machine. This icon will be displayed during dispensing. When the water has been completely dispensed, press the “...
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ENGLISH For Automatic Milk Frother with chrome cover. Remove the chrome cover with the rubber fi tting. Remove the rubber fi tting from the cover. Remove the suction tube. Press the sides and disassemble the Automatic Milk Frother as shown in the fi gure.
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ENGLISH Wash all the components with lukewarm water. Reassemble the lid making sure that you press it in the middle to have it correctly inserted. Reassemble the Automatic Milk Frother making sure it is correctly inserted. Install the suction tube. Insert the rubber fi tting into the chrome cover (only for Automatic Milk Frother with chrome cover).
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ENGLISH Insert the rubber fi tting back and the chrome cover (if any) on the steam wand. Warning: The tube and the chrome cover (if any) may be hot if they have re- cently been used! Do not insert the rubber fi tting beyond the position shown. In this case, the Automatic Milk Frother would not work correctly as it would not be able to draw up milk.
Caution: The “Coff ee Oil Remover” tablets are to be used for cleaning only and do not have a descaling function. For descaling, use the Saeco descal- ing solution and follow the procedure described in the “Descaling” chapter.
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ENGLISH Press the “ ” button one or more times to select the pre-ground cof- fee function. Do not add ground coff ee. Press the “ ” button to start a coff ee brewing cycle. Wait until the machine has dispensed half a cup of water. Switch the power button on the back of the machine to “0”.
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ENGLISH Wash the brew group thoroughly with fresh water. After rinsing the brew group, insert it back into its seat until it locks into place (see the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group” chapter). Insert the coff ee residues drawer and the coff ee grounds drawer. Close the service door.
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.
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ENGLISH Remove the Automatic Milk Frother from the steam/hot water wand. Press the " " button. Note: If you press the “ ” button by mistake, press the “ ” button to quit. Remove the “INTENZA+” water fi lter (if any) from the water tank and replace it with the small white original one.
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ENGLISH Place a large container (1.5 l) under both the steam/hot water wand and the coff ee dispensing spout. Press the “ ” button to start the descaling cycle. The machine starts dispensing the descaling solution at regular inter- vals for about 20 minutes. The bar on the control panel shows the cycle progress.
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ENGLISH Rinse the water tank and fi ll it with fresh water up to the MAX level. Put it back into the machine. Empty the drip tray and place it back. Empty the container and place it back. Press the “ ”...
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ENGLISH Rinse the water tank and fi ll it with fresh water up to the MAX level. Put it back into the machine. Repeat step 13. When the amount of water needed for the rinse cycle has been com- pletely dispensed, this icon is displayed. Press the “ ”...
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ENGLISH At the end of the rinse cycle, empty the drip tray and place it back. Remove the small white fi lter and place the “INTENZA+” water fi lter into the water tank if it was installed. For Automatic Milk Frother without chrome cover. Fully insert the Automatic Milk Frother into the rubber fi tting.
ENGLISH Clean the brew group. For more details, please see the “Weekly Clean- ing of the Brew Group” chapter. The machine is ready to brew coff ee. ACCIDENTAL 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.
ENGLISH If the cycle was interrupted during the descaling phase, it will be resumed from step 8 of the "Descaling" chapter. Press the “ ” button to restart the cycle. If the cycle was interrupted during the rinse phase, it will be resumed from step 13 of the "Descaling"...
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ENGLISH Contrast This function allows you to adjust the contrast of the display to better view the messages. "INTENZA+" Water Filter This function allows you to manage the “INTENZA+” water fi lter. For more details, see the chapter related to fi lter handling. Descaling Cycle This function allows you to run the descaling cycle.
ENGLISH How to Program the Machine This example shows how to set the coff ee temperature. 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. Press the “...
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ENGLISH Once the value has been changed, the “OK” message appears. Press the “ ” MENU button to confi rm the change. Press the “ ” button to exit the programming menu. Note: The machine automatically exits the programming menu if no button is pressed for 3 minutes.
ENGLISH MEANING OF THE DISPLAY ICONS This machine is equipped with a colour-coded system to make the user’s understanding of the display signals easier. The icons are colour-coded according to the traffi c light principle. Ready Signals (Green Colour) The machine is ready to brew coff ee using Arabica coff ee beans. The machine is ready to brew coff ee using Robusta coff ee beans.
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ENGLISH Ready Signals (Green Colour) The machine is brewing two cups of coff ee. Espresso brewing using pre-ground coff ee in progress. Coff ee brewing using pre-ground coff ee in progress. The machine is programming the amount of coff ee to be brewed. The machine is warming up to brew beverages or dispense hot water.
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ENGLISH Warning Signals (Yellow Colour) The machine is warming up. The machine is performing a rinse cycle. Wait until the machine has com- pleted the cycle. The machine needs the "INTENZA+" water fi lter to be replaced. The brew group is being reset due to machine reset. Fill the coff ee bean hopper with coff ee beans and restart the cycle.
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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 in your coun- try and quote the error code shown on the display.
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 con- tact the Philips Saeco hotline in your country. Contact details can be found in the warranty booklet packed separately or at www.saeco.com/support.
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ENGLISH Machine actions Causes Solutions The machine does not turn on. The machine is not connected to the Connect the machine to the electric electric network. network. The power button is on position "0". Check that the power button is set to "I". The drip tray gets fi lled although Water is sometimes drained automati- This is a normal behaviour of the ma-...
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This might occur when the machine is Brew some cups of coff ee as described in automatically adjusting the dose. the “Saeco Adapting System” chapter. The circuit is not primed. Prime the circuit (see the "Using the Machine for the First Time"...
Adapting System" section. ENERGY SAVING Stand-by The Saeco fully automatic espresso coff ee machine is designed for energy saving, as proven by the Class A energy label. After 15 minutes of inactivity, the machine turns off automatically (unless a diff erent stand-by time has been programmed). If a product has been brewed, the machine performs a rinse cycle.
We want to ensure that you remain satisfi ed with your machine. If you have not already done so, please register your purchase on www.saeco.com/welcome. This will allow us to stay in contact with you and send you cleaning and descaling reminders.
ENGLISH ORDERING MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS For cleaning and descaling, use Saeco maintenance products only. You can purchase the products at the Philips online shop at www.shop.philips.com/ service, from your local dealer or at 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.
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