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Philips HD8841 User Manual

Super automatic espresso coff ee machine 4000 series
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Super automatic espresso coff ee machine
4000 series
USER MANUAL
Read carefully before using the machine.
Register your product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome
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HD8841
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  • Page 1 Super automatic espresso coff ee machine 4000 series HD8841 USER MANUAL HD8842 Read carefully before using the machine. Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    Coff eeSwitch technol- ogy and Classic Milk Frother! To fully benefi t from the support that Philips off ers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. The machine is made for preparing espresso coff ee and clas- sic coff ee using whole coff ee beans, as well as for dispensing steam and hot water.
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Adjusting the Aroma (Coff ee Strength) ..................26 Adjusting the Coff ee Dispensing Spout ..................27 Adjusting the Coff ee Length ....................28 BREWING ESPRESSO AND LONG ESPRESSO ............29 Brewing Espresso and Long Espresso Using Coff ee Beans ............29 Brewing Espresso and Long Espresso Using Pre-Ground Coff ee ..........

  • 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 • Do not make any modifi cations to the machine or its power cord. Only have repairs carried out by a service centre authorised by Philips to avoid any hazard. • The machine should not be used by children younger than 8 years old.

  • 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, offi ces, factories or other work environments. • Always put the machine on a fl at and stable surface. •...

  • Page 9: Electromagnetic Fields

    ENGLISH Electromagnetic Fields 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.

  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION Product Overview 1 2 3...

  • Page 11: General Description

    ENGLISH General Description 1. Grinder adjustment knob 2. Coff ee bean hopper 3. Pre-ground coff ee compartment 4. Water tank + Lid 5. Coff ee bean hopper lid 6. Control panel 7. Coff ee dispensing spout 8. Full drip tray indicator 9.

  • 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. Machine Installation Remove the machine from the packaging. For best use, it is recommended to: •...
  • Page 13 ENGLISH 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: Demo Mode Function

    ENGLISH Switch the power button to "I". The “ ” button fl ashes. Press the “ ” button to turn on the machine. The control panel indicates that the circuit must be primed. Demo mode function The machine is provided with a demo program. By keeping the “...

  • Page 15: Using The Machine For The First Time

    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.

  • Page 16: Automatic Rinse/Self-Cleaning Cycle

    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.
  • Page 17 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. Check that the lever is set to “ESPRESSO”. Press the “ ”...
  • Page 18 ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to start dispensing hot water. Dispense water until the no water icon appears. Note: If necessary, the cycle can be stopped by pressing the “ ” button. At the end of this operation, fi ll the water tank again up to the MAX level.

  • Page 19: Measuring And Programming Water Hardness

    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 water hardness, follow the steps below: Immerse the water hardness test strip (supplied with the machine) in water for 1 second.
  • Page 20 ENGLISH Press the ““ ” button to increase the value and the “ ” button to decrease the value. Press the “ ” button to confi rm the setting. Press the ““ ” button to exit the programming MENU. The machine shows this display and is ready to brew.

  • Page 21: Intenza+" Water Filter

    ENGLISH "INTENZA+" WATER FILTER 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 user manual.
  • Page 22 ENGLISH Put the “INTENZA+” water fi lter into the empty water tank. Press it down until it cannot move any further. Fill the water tank with fresh water and put it into the machine. Dispense all the water in the water tank by using the hot water func- tion (see the “Hot Water Dispensing”...

  • Page 23: Replacing The "Intenza+" Water Filter

    ENGLISH Replacing the “INTENZA+” Water Filter When the “INTENZA+” water fi lter needs to be replaced with a new one, this icon is displayed. Replace the “INTENZA+” water fi lter as described in the previous chap- ter. Press the “ ”...

  • Page 24: Adjustments

    ENGLISH Note: If the “INTENZA+” water fi lter is already installed and you want to remove, but not replace it, select the “OFF” option instead. If there is no “INTENZA+” water fi lter installed, insert the small white fi lter previously removed into the water tank.
  • Page 25 ENGLISH Push the lever downwards to select the “ESPRESSO” function. ESPRESSO In this position, you can brew an espresso by pressing the “ ” button or a long espresso by pressing the “ ” button. Note: If an espresso or a long espresso is selected with the lever in the wrong position these icons will be displayed, reminding you to set the lever to the correct position within 30 seconds to complete brewing.

  • Page 26: Saeco Adapting System

    ENGLISH 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.
  • Page 27 ENGLISH Place a cup under the dispensing spout. Press the “ ” button to brew an espresso. While the machine grinds coff ee, press and turn the grinder adjust- ment knob placed inside the coff ee bean hopper one notch at a time. Use the special coff ee grinder adjustment key supplied.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Aroma (Coff Ee Strength)

    ENGLISH Adjusting the Aroma (Coff ee Strength) Choose your favourite coff ee blend and adjust the amount of coff ee to be ground according to your personal taste. You can also select the pre- ground coff ee function. Note: Selection must be made prior to selecting coff ee. You can choose from 5 options by pressing the “...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Coff Ee Dispensing Spout

    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 dispensing spout up or down with your fi ngers to adjust its height as shown in the fi gure.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Coff Ee 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 beverage setting ranges described in the "Factory Settings" chapter. You can reduce it for a stronger taste or increase it for a lighter one.

  • Page 31: Brewing Espresso And Long Espresso

    ENGLISH BREWING ESPRESSO AND LONG ESPRESSO 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 Long Espresso Using Coff ee Beans Place 1 or 2 cups under the dispensing spout.

  • Page 32: Brewing Espresso And Long Espresso Using Pre-Ground Coff Ee

    ENGLISH After the prebrewing cycle, coff ee begins to pour out of the dispensing spout. Coff ee brewing stops automatically when the set level is reached. However, it is possible to stop coff ee brewing earlier by pressing the “ ”...

  • Page 33: Brewing Classic Coffee

    ENGLISH Press the “ ” button for an espresso or the “ ” button for a long espresso. The brewing cycle starts. After the prebrewing cycle, coff ee begins to pour out of the coff ee dispensing spout. Coff ee brewing stops automatically when the set level is reached. However, it is possible to stop coff ee brewing earlier by pressing the “...

  • Page 34: Brewing Classic Coff Ee Using Pre-Ground Coff Ee

    ENGLISH Push the lever upwards to select the “COFFEE” function. To brew the beverage, press the “ ” button to select the desired aroma. COFFEE To brew a classic coff ee, press the “ ” button once. This icon will be displayed.
  • Page 35 ENGLISH Press the “ ” button to select the pre-ground coff ee function. Lift the pre-ground coff ee compartment lid and add one level measur- ing scoop of pre-ground coff ee. Use only the measuring scoop sup- plied with the machine. Then close the pre-ground coff ee compart- ment lid.

  • Page 36: Frothing Milk And Preparing A Cappuccino

    ENGLISH FROTHING MILK AND PREPARING A CAPPUCCINO Frothing milk Warning: Danger of burning! Dispensing may be preceded by small jets of hot water. The Classic Milk Frother may reach high temperatures. Never touch it with bare hands. Use the appropriate protective handle only. Fill 1/3 of a container with cold milk.
  • Page 37 ENGLISH Press the “ ” button until this icon is shown. Press the “ ” button until this icon is shown. Press the “ ” button to start dispensing steam. This icon is displayed during the preheating time required by the machine.

  • Page 38: Preparing A Cappuccino

    ENGLISH Caution: After frothing milk, a small quantity of hot water must be dispensed into a container. Remove the external part of the Classic Milk Frother and wash it with lukewarm water. Note: Straight after dispensing steam, it is possible to brew an espresso or dis- pense hot water.
  • Page 39 ENGLISH Press the “ ” button until this icon is shown. Press the “ ” button to start dispensing hot water. This icon is displayed during the preheating time required by the machine. Pour the desired amount of hot water. To stop dispensing hot water, press the “...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Weekly Cleaning Of The Machine

    ENGLISH Note: Empty and wash the drip tray also when the full drip tray indicator is raised. Insert the coff ee grounds drawer back into the drip tray and place the drip tray back into the machine. Note: f these operations are carried out when the machine is off , the machine will not reset the alarm when restarted.

  • Page 42: Cleaning Of The Water Tank

    ENGLISH 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 or the “INTENZA+” water fi lter (if installed) back in its housing by gently pressing and turning it at the same time.

  • Page 43: Weekly Cleaning Of The Brew Group

    ENGLISH Remove the upper part of the Classic Milk Frother from the steam/hot water wand. Wash the upper part of the Classic Milk Frother with fresh water. Clean the steam/hot water wand of the Classic Milk Frother with a wet cloth to remove milk residues.
  • Page 44 ENGLISH Open the service door. To remove the brew group, press the «PUSH» button and pull it by the handle. Pull it out horizontally without turning it. Thoroughly clean the coff ee duct outlet with the special cleaning tool supplied with the machine or with a spoon handle. Make sure that the cleaning tool is inserted as shown in the fi gure.
  • Page 45 ENGLISH Thoroughly wash the brew group with lukewarm water and carefully clean the upper fi lter. Caution: Do not use detergent or soap to clean the brew group. Let the brew group air-dry thoroughly. Thoroughly clean the inside of the machine using a soft, dampened cloth.
  • Page 46 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 coff ee residues drawer in its seat and ensure that it is cor- rectly in place.

  • Page 47: 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 separately. For further details, please refer to the maintenance products page in this user manual.

  • Page 48: Monthly Cleaning Of The Brew Group With "Coff Ee Oil Remover

    ENGLISH Insert the brew group into its seat until it locks into place (see the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group” chapter). Close the service door and insert the drip tray and coff ee grounds drawer. Monthly Cleaning of the Brew Group with “Coff ee Oil Remover” Besides weekly cleaning, we recommend performing a cleaning cycle with “Coff ee Oil Remover”...
  • Page 49 ENGLISH Put a “Coff ee Oil Remover” tablet in the pre-ground coff ee compart- ment. Press the “ ” button to select the pre-ground coff ee function without adding any pre-ground coff ee into the compartment. Push the lever downwards to select the “ESPRESSO” function. Press the “...

  • Page 50: Monthly Cleaning Of The Coff Ee Bean Hopper

    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 drip tray and the coff ee grounds drawer. Close the service door.

  • Page 51: Descaling

    The Saeco descaling solution can be purchased separately. You can purchase it at the Philips online shop (if available in your country) at www. shop.philips.com/service, from your local dealer or at authorised service centres.
  • Page 52 ENGLISH Remove the Classic Milk Frother from the steam/hot water wand. Press the “ ” button until this display is shown. Press the “ ” button to select the descaling function. Note: If you press the “ ” button by mistake, press the “ ”...

  • Page 53: Descaling Phase

    ENGLISH Descaling Phase Press the “ ” button to start the descaling cycle. The machine will start dispensing the descaling solution at regular intervals for about 20 minutes. The bar on the control panel shows the cycle progress. Note: The descaling cycle may be paused by pressing the “ ”...

  • Page 54: Rinse Phase

    ENGLISH Rinse Phase Press the “ ” button to start the rinse cycle. Note: The rinse cycle may be paused by pressing the “ ” button. To resume the cycle, press the “ ” button. This allows you to empty the container or to leave the machine unattended for a short time.
  • Page 55 ENGLISH Remove the small white fi lter and replace the INTENZA+ water fi lter (if installed) in the water tank. Rinse it and fi ll it with fresh water up to the MAX level. Put it back into the machine. At the end of the descaling cycle, wash the brew group as described in the “Weekly Cleaning of the Brew Group”...

  • Page 56: Interruption Of The Descaling Cycle

    ENGLISH Interruption of the Descaling Cycle Once the descaling cycle has started, you must complete it till the very end without turning off the machine. In case you get stuck during the cycle you can exit by pressing the on/off button.
  • Page 57 ENGLISH Contrast This function allows you to adjust the contrast of the display to better view the messages. Water Hardness This function allows you to adjust the water hardness settings according to the area where you live. 1 = very soft water 2 = soft water 3 = hard water 4 = very hard water...

  • Page 58: How To Program The Machine

    ENGLISH How to Program the Machine This example shows how to program the timer. 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 “...
  • Page 59 ENGLISH Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to increase or decrease the value of the function. Once the value has been changed, press the “ ” button to confi rm the change. Press the “ ” button to exit programming. Note: The machine automatically exits programming mode if no button is pressed for 3 minutes.

  • Page 60: Meaning Of The Display Icons

    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 products. The machine is warming up to brew beverages or dispense hot water.
  • Page 61 ENGLISH Ready Signals (Green Colour) The machine is brewing two cups of long espresso. The machine is programming the amount of espresso to be brewed. The machine is programming the amount of long espresso to be brewed. The machine is programming the amount of classic coff ee to be brewed. Espresso brewing using pre-ground coff ee in progress.
  • Page 62 ENGLISH Warning Signals (Yellow Colour) The machine is warming up. The machine is performing the 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.
  • Page 63 ENGLISH Warning Signals (Red Colour) Completely insert the drip tray with the coff ee grounds drawer into the ma- chine and close the service door. Fill the coff ee bean hopper. The brew group must be inserted into the machine. Empty the coff ee grounds drawer.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    For error codes 1 -3 - 4 - 5, please also refer to the "Troubleshooting" chapter. If the machine does not start, contact the Philips hotline in your country and quote the error code shown on the display. Contact details can be found in the warranty booklet packed separately or at www.philips.com/support...
  • Page 65 ENGLISH Machine actions Causes Solutions The machine does not turn The machine is not connected to Connect the machine to the electric the electric network, or the power network and turn the power button button is in the “O” position. to the “I”...
  • Page 66 ENGLISH Machine actions Causes Solutions Coff ee does not have enough The blend is unsuitable, coff ee is Change coff ee blend or adjust crema (see note). not freshly roasted or the grind is the grind setting as explained in too coarse.

  • Page 67: Energy Saving

    ENGLISH ENERGY SAVING Stand-by The Philips super 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.

  • Page 68: Factory Settings

    This will enable us to stay in contact with you and send you cleaning and descaling reminders. If you need service or support, please visit the Philips website at www. philips.com/support or contact the Philips hotline in your country. The contact details can be found in the warranty booklet supplied separately or at www.philips.com/support.

  • Page 69: Ordering Maintenance Products

    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 hotline in your country.
  • Page 70 ENGLISH Coff ee Oil Remover CA6704 Maintenance Kit CA6706...
  • Page 72 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. www.philips.com/welcome...

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