Introduction Congratulations on buying this fully automatic Philips Xsmall espresso machine! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, please register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. This user manual applies to HD8651. The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coffee using whole coffee beans.
Do not use the machine if the plug, the mains cord or the machine itself is damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
ENGLISH Insert the small plug into the socket located on the back of the machine. Insert the plug into the wall socket. Remove the protective sticker from the drip tray and slide the drip tray into the guiding grooves in the front of the machine. Note: Make sure the drip tray is fully inserted.
ENGLISH Filling the coffee bean container Fill the coffee bean container with espresso beans. Only use espresso beans. Never use ground coffee, unroasted coffee beans or caramelised coffee beans, as this may cause damage to the machine. Put the lid on the coffee bean container. Heating up the machine During the initial heat-up process, fresh water flows through the internal circuit to heat up the machine.
ENGLISH After a few seconds, when hot water stops coming out of the hot water/steam wand and the warning light flashes slowly, turn the control dial back to the coffee bean icon. The machine is heating up and the on/off button flashes slowly. When the machine has heated up, it performs an automatic rinsing cycle to clean the internal circuit with fresh water.
ENGLISH Turn the control dial to the hot water icon. Let the water flow until the water tank is empty. The ‘water tank empty’ light lights up continuously. Turn the control dial back to the coffee bean icon. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the MAX indication. The machine is ready for use.
ENGLISH Turn the knob of the filter to the setting that corresponds to the water hardness of the area you live in. A Soft water B Hard water (default) C Very hard water Note: You can test the water hardness with a water hardness test strip. Place the filter in the empty water tank.
ENGLISH Press the espresso button or regular coffee button once to brew 1 cup of coffee. The machine grinds the required amount of coffee beans for one cup and then brews one cup of coffee. Press the espresso button or regular coffee button twice to brew 2 cups of coffee.
ENGLISH Immerse the hot water/steam wand or classic milk frother in the milk and turn the control dial to the steam icon. Froth the milk by gently swirling the jug and moving it up and down. When the milk froth has the desired consistency, turn the control dial back to the coffee bean icon.
ENGLISH Adjusting the machine You can adjust the grinding degree and coffee volume to obtain coffee that is perfectly customised to your taste. Adjusting the grinding degree You can adjust the grinding degree of the machine. At each grinding degree selected, the ceramic coffee grinder guarantees a perfectly even grind for every cup of coffee you brew.
ENGLISH Cleaning the hot water/steam wand or classic milk frother Clean the hot water/steam wand or classic milk frother with a wet cloth after each use. Clean the hot water/steam wand or classic milk frother thoroughly once a week. Remove the protective handle from the hot water/steam wand by pulling it downwards.
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ENGLISH Press the PUSH button (1) and pull at the grip of the brewing unit (2) to remove it from the machine. Clean the coffee exit duct thoroughly with a spoon handle or another round-tipped kitchen utensil. Rinse the outside of the brewing unit under a lukewarm tap. Never use any washing-up liquid or other cleaning agent to clean the brewing unit.
For optimal performance of the machine, lubricate the brewing unit after it has brewed 500 cups of coffee or once every 3 months. Contact the Philips Saeco hotline to buy lubricant. Switch off the machine and unplug it. Follow steps 2 to 4 in section ‘Cleaning the brewing unit’ to remove the brewing unit from the machine.
Philips Saeco descaling solution to descale the machine. The Philips Saeco descaling solution is designed to ensure optimal performance of the machine. You can buy the Philips Saeco descaling solution in the online shop at www.shop.philips.com/service. Note: The use of other descaling products may cause damage to the machine and leave residues in the water.
ENGLISH Make sure the control dial is set to the coffee bean icon. Place a bowl under the hot water/steam wand. Descaling cycle Press the espresso button and regular coffee button simultaneously for approximately 5 seconds. The orange descaling light flashes slowly during the entire descaling cycle.
ENGLISH Fill the water tank with fresh tap water up to the MAX indication and slide the water tank back into the machine. Empty the bowl and place it back onto the drip tray under the hot water/steam wand. Press the espresso button and brew a cup of espresso. Repeat this twice.
ENGLISH Fill the water tank with fresh tap water up to the MAX indication and slide the water tank back into the machine. Press the espresso button and brew a cup of espresso. Repeat this twice. Turn the control dial to the hot water icon. Let hot water flow out of the hot water/steam wand until the ‘water tank empty’...
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ENGLISH The descaling light and the on/off button light up continuously. You have to descale the machine. Follow the instructions in chapter ‘Descaling the machine’. The descaling light flashes slowly. The machine is descaling. The 2-cup light and the on/off button flash slowly. The machine is programming the amount of coffee to brew.
The lights flash slowly and simultaneously. The machine is out of order. Switch off the machine for 30 seconds, then switch it back on. Try this two or three times. If the machine does not reset, contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the machine. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. Problem...
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ENGLISH Problem Solution If you still cannot place the brewing unit back.Reinsert the coffee grounds container and leave the brewing unit out. Close the maintenance door, switch on the machine. The machine prepares for use. Switch off the machine and try to place back the brewing unit again. The machine grinds the Clean the coffee exit duct and set the grinder to a coarser setting.
ENGLISH Technical specifications Feature Value / location Nominal voltage Inside of maintenance door Power rating Inside of maintenance door Size (w x h x d) 295mm x 325mm x 420mm Weight 6.9 kg Material Plastic Cord length 0.8m -1.2m Water tank capacity 1000ml Cup size Up to 95mm...
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