Philips HD7444, HD7440 - Coffee Maker Manual

Important

• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance.
• Do not place the appliance on a hot surface
• Remove the mains plug from the wall socket:
  • if problems occur during making coffee;
  • before cleaning the appliance.
• Prevent the cord from coming into contact with hot surfaces.
• Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children and make sure that they are unable to pull at the cord.

Preparing the appliance for use

• Clean the jug and filterholder (see section 'Cleaning').
• Place the appliance on a stable surface.
• Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.
• You can store excess cord at the back of the appliance (fig. 1).
  
• Open the lid (fig. 2).
  
• Fill the watertank to the MAX-indication with cold, fresh water and put the jug in place (fig. 3).
  
• Switch the appliance on by pressing the button (fig. 4).
  
  The pilot light goes on (type HD 7444 only).
• Let the appliance run until the water tank is completely empty.
• Switch the appliance off when all the water is in the jug.
• Let the appliance cool down for at least 3 minutes before you start brewing coffee.

Brewing coffee

• Open the lid.
• Fill the water tank with the desired amount of cold, fresh water (fig. 5).
  
  The level indications on the left apply to large cups (120 ml).
  The level indications on the right apply to small cups (80 ml).
• Close the lid.
• Place the jug.
• Open the filter holder (fig.6).
  
• Put a paper filter (type 1x4 or no.4) in the filter holder.

Do not forget to fold the sealed edges of the filter.

Some versions come with a permanent filter. In this case, you do not need to use a paper filter.

• Put pre-ground coffee (filter-fine grind) in the filter (fig. 7).
  
  For large cups: use one full measuring spoon for each cup.
  For small cups: use one level measuring spoon for each cup.
• Close the lid.
• Switch the appliance on by pressing the button.
  The pilot light will go on (type HD 7444 only).
• Switch the appliance off after use.
  Let the appliance cool down for at least 3 minutes before you start brewing coffee again.

Cleaning

Never immerse the appliance in water.

• Clean the jug and the removable filterholder in warm soapy water or in the dishwasher (fig. 8).
  

Descaling

Descale the appliance regularly. In case of normal use:

Turn to your local water board for information about the water hardness in your area.

• Use an appropriate descaler or fill the water tank with white vinegar. Do not put a filter and coffee in the filter holder.
• Let the appliance complete two runs.

See 'Brewing coffee'. Let the appliance cool down before you start the second run.

• Let the appliance complete two more runs with fresh, cold water to remove any vinegar and scale residues.
• Clean the separate parts.

Replacement

Cord

If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Jug

You can order a new jug under type number HD7955 or HD7956, depending on the type and colour of your coffee maker. Please check with your local Philips dealer or Philips Service Centre.

Permanent filter

A permanent filter is available under service no.:

• 4822 480 50402 ('gold' filter)
• 4822 480 50479

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.