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Super automatic espresso machine 3100 series EP3559, EP3558 EP3551, EP3550 EN USER MANUAL DE BENUTZERHANDBUCH ES MANUAL DEL USUARIO FR MODE D’EMPLOI IT MANUALE UTENTE NL GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING...
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EP3558, EP3550 ESPRESSO HOT WATER MEMO COFFEE AROMA STRENGTH MEMO MENU CAPPUCCINO MEMO EP3559, EP3551 ESPRESSO CAPPUCCINO MEMO MEMO COFFEE LATTE MACCHIATO MEMO MEMO AROMA STRENGTH MENU...
English Contents Machine overview_________________________________________________________________ Introduction ______________________________________________________________________ First installation___________________________________________________________________ AquaClean filter __________________________________________________________________ Activating the AquaClean filter_______________________________________________________ Replacing the AquaClean filter_______________________________________________________ Replacing the AquaClean filter after 8 filters were used__________________________________ Measuring the water hardness_______________________________________________________ Control panel and display___________________________________________________________ One-touch beverage buttons________________________________________________________ Navigation buttons________________________________________________________________ MENU button ____________________________________________________________________ AROMA STRENGTH button _________________________________________________________ Brewing coffee____________________________________________________________________...
Drip tray Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Philips full-automatic coffee machine! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, please register your product at www.philips.com/coffee-care. Read the separate safety booklet carefully before you use the machine for...
English To help you get the best out of your coffee machine, Philips offers full support in 4 different ways: - The separate quick start guide for first installation and first use. - This user manual for more detailed information on how to use the machine, how to keep it clean, how to descale it and how to solve problems.
English 1 For instructions on how to place the AquaClean filter in the water tank, see the separate quick start guide. Note: Shake the AquaClean filter for about 5 seconds, immerse it upside down in a jug with cold water and wait until no more air bubbles come out.
English The display asks if you want to activate a new filter. 3 Press the OK button to confirm. AQUA CLEAN FILTER NEW? The display automatically updates the number of filters used. 4 Dispense 2 cups of hot water (0.5 l) to complete the activation. Discard AQUA CLEAN this water.
Use the one-touch beverage buttons to quickly prepare one of the preset beverages: ESPRESSO, COFFEE, CAPPUCCINO, LATTE MACCHIATO (EP3559, EP3551 only) and HOT WATER (EP3558, EP3550 only). Navigation buttons Some of the one-touch beverage buttons have a double function; use these buttons to navigate through the menu.
English - To activate the AquaClean filter - To start descaling - To restore to the factory settings AROMA STRENGTH button Use the AROMA STRENGTH button to adjust the coffee strength or to brew pre-ground coffee. Brewing coffee Brewing coffee with beans Caution: Only use espresso beans.
1 Insert the hot water dispensing spout. 2 EP3559, EP3551 only: Press the MENU button. Select DRINKS, confirm and scroll to select HOT WATER. EP3558, EP3550 only: Press the one-touch HOT WATER button to dispense hot water.
Note: To set the volume of coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato (EP3559,EP3551 only), follow the same procedure: press and hold the button of the beverage and press the OK button when the cup contains the desired amount of coffee or milk.
Note: Consult the table below for when and how to clean all detachable parts of the machine. For more detailed information on how to clean the brew group and how to descale the machine, read the corresponding chapters below and visit the dedicated website www.philips.com/coffee- care. Cleaning table...
Cleaning the brew group Note: Scan the QR code or visit www.philips.com/coffee-care for support videos on how to remove and clean the brew group. Caution: Do not clean the brew group in the dishwasher and do not use washing-up liquid or a cleaning agent to clean it.
English 5 Rinse the brew group thoroughly with lukewarm water. Clean the upper filter carefully. 6 Let the brew group air-dry. Note: Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to prevent fibers from collecting inside the brew group. Cleaning the brew group with coffee oil remover tablets Caution: Only use Phlilips/Saeco coffee oil remover tablets for cleaning.
4 Close the service door. Lubrication For optimal performance of the machine, you have to lubricate the brew group. See table below for the lubrication frequency. For support videos visit our website: www.philips.com/coffee-care. Usage frequency Nr of beverages brewed daily Lubrication frequency...
English Cleaning the milk carafe Carafe quick clean After preparing a milk-based beverage, the carafe cleaning icon appears on the display. 1 When the carafe cleaning icon appears on the display, press the OK button if you want to perform a cleaning cycle. You have 30 seconds to activate the quick clean procedure.
If this pin is not in the correct position, you cannot place the milk froth dispensing spout back into the top of the milk carafe. Monthly cleaning of the milk carafe Only use Philips/Saeco milk circuit cleaner for this cleaning cycle.
In that case, repairs are not covered by the warranty. Only use Philips/Saeco descaling solution to descale the machine. The use of other products may damage the machine and leave residues in the water.
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English 3 When the display shows START CALC CLEAN, press the OK button to START start the descaling procedure. Remove the hot water dispensing spout if CALC present. CLEAN The display reminds you that you have to insert the carafe. Fill the milk carafe with water up to the MIN level indication.
English 4 Pour the descaling solution into the water tank. Fill the water tank with fresh water up to the CALC CLEAN level indication. Place the water tank back into the machine. Press the OK button to confirm. The first phase of the descaling procedure starts. The machine starts dispensing the descaling solution at intervals.
Below you find a list of the error codes showing problems that you can solve yourself. Support videos are available on www.philips.com/coffee-support. If another error code appears, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country. For contact details, see the warranty leaflet.
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the machine. Support videos and a complete list of frequently asked questions are available on www.philips.com/coffee-care. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country. For contact details, see the warranty leaflet.
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English Problem Cause Solution The drip tray fills up This is normal. The machine Empty the drip tray when the 'drip tray quickly. uses water to rinse the internal full' indicator pops up through the drip circuit and brew group. Some tray cover.
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English Problem Cause Solution The coffee exit duct is clogged. Clean the coffee exit duct with the handle of the measuring spoon or a spoon handle. Then switch the appliance off and on again. The coffee is not hot The cups you use are cold. Preheat the cups by rinsing them with enough.
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English Problem Cause Solution The type of milk used is not Different types of milk result in different suitable for frothing. amounts of froth and different froth qualities. We have tested the following milk types which proved to deliver a good milk froth result: semi-skimmed or full-fat cow's milk, soy milk and lactose- free milk.
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English Problem Cause Solution The AquaClean filter is You have not activated the First descale the machine and then installed, but the AquaClean filter in the machine install a new AquaClean filter. This will descaling message menu. reset the filter counter to 0/8. Always appears.