Saeco SM6480 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine User Manual

Saeco SM6480 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine User Manual

Machine overview (Fig. A)

A1 Control panel
A2 Lid of pre-ground coffee compartment
A3 Lid of bean hopper
A4 Socket for cord
A5 Drip tray
A6 Drip tray release grip
A7 Adjustable coffee and milk dispensing spout
A8 HygieSteam container
A9 HygieSteam cover with milk tube holder
A10 Internal cappuccinatore
A11 Mains cord with plug
A12 Grind setting knob
A13 Bean hopper
A14 Brew group
A15 Service door
A16 Water tank
A17 Coffee grounds container
A18 Front panel of coffee grounds container
A19 Drip tray cover
A20 ‘Drip tray full’ indicator

Accessories

A21 Milk container
A22 Milk tube
A23 Grease tube
A24 AquaClean filter
A25 Measuring scoop
A26 Water hardness test strip

Control panel

There are two versions of this espresso machine. Their control panels look different, but all buttons and icons work in the same way. Refer to figure B for an overview of all buttons and icons. Below you find the description. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the display and tap the OK icon to select or confirm your choices.

B1 On/off button
B2 One-touch drink icons
B3 CoffeeMaestro icon
B4 Menu with more drinks
B5 Start/stop button
B6 Navigation icons (up, down, back, ok)
B7 Display
B8 Machine settings
B9 Cleaning menu
B10 Personal profiles

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco full-automatic coffee machine! To fully benefit from the online support that Saeco offers, go to www.saeco.com/MyCoffeeMachine and register your product.
Note: This machine has been tested with coffee. Although it has been carefully cleaned,  there may be some coffee residues left. We guarantee, however, that the machine is absolutely new.

Before first use

Special functions

Special function Purpose

 With CoffeeMaestro you can personalize your coffee by selecting a pre-set taste profile (Delicato, Intenso, Forte) for your beverage instead of changing the settings yourself.

 HygieSteam function automatically cleans the milk system, removing microorganisms: use it after brewing cappuccino or other milk-based drinks.

 Our durable grinder is made from 100% ceramic to be exceptionally hard and precise. It can be adjusted to your taste with 12-step levels.

Brewing drinks

General steps

1. Fill the water tank with tap water and fill the bean hopper with coffee beans.
2. Insert the small plug into the socket located on the back of the machine. Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.
3. Press the on/off button to switch on the machine.
   • The machine starts heating up and performs the automatic rinsing cycle.
   • When all lights in the drink icons light up continuously, the machine is ready for use.
4. Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout. Slide the coffee dispensing spout up or down to adjust its height to the size of the cup or glass you are using (Fig. 1).
   

Brewing coffee with beans

1. To brew a coffee, tap the drink icon of your choice (Fig. 2) or tap the ‘More Drinks’ icon (Fig. 3).
   

   • You can now adjust the drink to your personal taste (Fig. 4). Use the up and down arrows (Fig. 5) to adjust the coffee strength. Tap the OK icon if you want to adjust more settings  (Fig. 6).
     

2. Press the start/stop button at any time to start brewing the selected drink.

3. To stop dispensing coffee before the machine is finished, press the start/stop button again.

Brewing milk-based drinks

1. Fill the water tank with tap water and fill the bean hopper with beans.

2. Unscrew the lid of the milk container and fill the milk container with milk (Fig. 7). Then place the metal milk tube in the container. Always use milk coming directly from the fridge for optimal results.
   

3. Connect the flexible milk tube to the cappuccinatore (Fig. 8).
   

4. Tap the milk-based drink icon of your choice (Fig. 9) or tap the ‘More Drinks’ icon to select a different drink (Fig. 3).
   

   • You can now adjust the drink to your own preference (Fig. 10).
     

5. Press the start/stop button.

   • For specific drinks, the machine first dispenses milk and then coffee. For a number of other drinks this is the other way around, the machine will first dispense coffee and then milk.
   • To stop dispensing milk before the machine has dispensed the preset amount,  press the start/stop button.

6. To stop dispensing the complete drink (milk and coffee) before the machine is finished, press and hold the start/stop button.

7. Directly after dispensing the milk, the ‘HygieSteam Shot’ is performed. The machine forces steam through the internal milk system to rinse it quickly.

Brewing coffee with pre-ground coffee

1. Tilt the lid and pour one measuring scoop of pre-ground coffee into the pre ground coffee compartment (Fig. 11).
   

2. After selecting a drink, use the up and down arrows to select pre-ground coffee (Fig. 12). Then press the start/stop button.
   

Dispensing hot water

1. Make sure that the internal cappuccinatore is properly attached to the machine (Fig. 13).
   

2. Place a cup under the spout

3. Tap the ‘More drinks’ icon (Fig. 3) and scroll down to select ‘Hot Water’.

4. Use the up and down arrows to adjust the hot water quantity or temperature to your preference (Fig. 14).
   

5. Press the start/stop button.

Personalizing drinks

The machine allows you to adjust the settings of a drink to your own preference and to store the adjusted drink in a personal profile. The different profiles have different colors.

Brewing drinks with CoffeeMaestro function
Your machine offers the possibility to select taste profiles instead of adjusting all settings separately with the CoffeeEqualizer function. You can choose between Delicato, Intenso and Forte. To select a CoffeeMaestro taste profile:

1. Tap the drink icon of your choice (Fig. 2) or tap the ‘More Drinks’ icon to select a different drink (Fig. 3).

2. Tap the CoffeeMaestro icon repeatedly (Fig. 15).
   

3. Press OK to confirm your choice. The main settings of the drink are now adjusted accordingly.

4. Press the start/stop button to start brewing the drink.

CoffeeEqualizer function

After selecting a drink, the CoffeeEqualizer function is activated automatically. You can  use the up and down arrows to adjust the following settings:

1. Aroma strength
2. Coffee quantity
3. Milk quantity
4. Water quantity
5. Drink temperature
6. Foam amount
7. You can also decide to prepare 1 or 2 cups
8. Coffee quantity for travel mug (specific types only)

Note: It depends on the drink you choose which settings you can adjust.

Selecting a profile

You can select a profile and store a recipe using the profiles icon.

1. Tap the profiles icon repeatedly to select one of the colored profiles (Fig. 16). All profiles have a different color.
   

2. Select a drink by tapping one of the one-touch drink icons or by tapping the ‘More Drinks’ icon.

3. Adjust the drink settings to your favorite taste.

4. Press start/stop button to brew the drink you selected Your new settings have now been stored in the colored profile you selected

Guest profile
Your machine is equipped with a guest profile. When the guest profile is selected, the profile icon is off. When you select this profile, you can still personalize the settings to your own preference but the recipes you brew will not be stored

Extra shot (ExtraShot)
Your machine offers you the possibility to add an extra shot of Ristretto to your coffee and milk drinks, for example if you want to have a stronger coffee.

1. Place a cup under the spout.

2. Tap one of the one-touch drinks icons to select a drink (Fig. 2) or tap the ‘More Drinks’ icon to select a different drink (Fig. 3).

3. Use the up arrow to set the strength to the top level and select the ExtraShot function (Fig. 17).
   

4. Tap the OK icon if you want to personalize the other settings. Then press the start/stop button to start brewing the drink.

5. To stop dispensing the drink before the machine has finished, press the start/stop button again.

Adjusting machine settings

Setting the water hardness

Use the water hardness test strip supplied in the box to determine the water hardness in your region:

1. Immerse the water hardness test strip in tap water or hold it under the tap for 1 second (Fig. 18).
   

2. Wait 1 minute. The number of squares on the test strip that turn red indicate the water hardness (Fig. 19).
   

Set the machine to the correct water hardness:

1. Tap the Settings icon and use the up and down arrows to select ‘Water hardness’. Then press the OK icon to confirm.

2. Use the up and down arrows to select the water hardness level. The number of red squares selected on the display should be the same as the number of red squares on the test strip (Fig. 20).
   

3. When you have set the correct water hardness, tap the OK icon to confirm.

Adjusting the grind setting
You can change the coffee strength with the grind setting knob inside the bean container. The lower the grind setting, the finer the coffee beans are ground and the stronger the coffee becomes. There are 12 different grind settings you can choose from. The machine has been set up to get the best taste out of your coffee beans. Therefore we advise you not to adjust the grind setting until you have brewed 100-150 cups (approx. 1 month of use).

1. Place a cup under the coffee dispensing spout.

2. Remove the lid from the coffee bean hopper (Fig. 21).
   

3. Tap the Espresso icon and then press the start/stop button.

4. When the grinder starts grinding, press down the grind setting knob and turn it to the left or right  (Fig. 22).
   

Adjusting other machine settings
By tapping the Settings icon you can adjust the following machine settings:

• Water hardness: you can choose between 5 levels according to the water hardness in your region.
• Standby time: you can select 15, 30, 60 or 180 minutes.
• Display brightness: you can select low, medium and high.
• Language: you can select the display language of your preference.
• Sound: you can activate or deactivate the beeping sound of the machine.
• Front illumination: you can choose ‘always on’, ‘on during brewing’ or ‘always off’.
• Measuring unit: you can choose between ml. or oz.

Restoring factory settings

The machine offers you the possibility to restore the factory settings at any moment.

1. Tap the Settings icon.
2. Use the up and down arrows to select ‘Factory settings’. Confirm by tapping the OK icon.
3. Press the start/stop button to confirm that you want to restore the settings. The settings are now restored.

AquaClean water filter

Your machine is AquaClean enabled. You can place the AquaClean water filter in the water tank to  preserve the taste of your coffee. It also diminishes the need for descaling by reducing limescale bui ld-up in your machine. You can purchase an AquaClean water filter from your local or  online retailer or authorized service centers.

AquaClean filter status indication

When the AquaClean is active, the status of the AquaClean filter is always visible on the screen as a percentage.

• If the status of the AquaClean filter is 10% or less, the screen shows a message for 2 seconds each time you switch on the machine. This message advises you to buy a new filter.
• If the status of the filter is 0%, the machine asks you to replace the AquaClean filter every time you switch on the machine.

Activating the AquaClean water filter (5 min.)

Before activating the AquaClean water filter, it has to be prepared by soaking it in water as described below. If you don’t do this, air might be drawn into the machine instead of water, which makes a lot of noise and prevents the machine from being able to brew coffee.

1. Tap the ‘Clean’ icon and use the up and down arrows to select ‘AquaClean’.

2. Tap the OK icon to confirm.

3. Tap the OK icon again when the activation screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen.

4. Shake the filter for about 5 seconds (Fig. 23).
   

5. Immerse the filter upside down in a jug with cold water and shake/press it (Fig. 24).
   

6. Insert the filter vertically onto the filter connection in the water tank. Press it down to the lowest possible point (Fig. 25).
   

7. Fill the water tank with fresh water and place it back into the machine.

8. Place a bowl under the spout.

9. Press the start/stop button to start the activation process.

10. Hot water will be dispensed from the spout during 1 minute.

11. The filter is now successfully activated.

Removing and inserting the brew group

Removing the brew group from the machine

1. Switch off the machine.

2. Remove the water tank and open the service door (Fig. 26).
   

3. Press the PUSH handle (Fig. 27) and pull at the grip of the brew group to remove it from the machine (Fig. 28).
   

Reinserting the brew group

1. Check if the brew group is in the correct position. The arrow on the yellow cylinder on the side of  the brew group has to be aligned with the black arrow and N (Fig. 29).
   

2. If they are not aligned, push down the lever until it is in contact with the base of the brew group  (Fig. 30).
   

3. Slide the brew group back into the machine along the guiding rails on the sides (Fig. 31) until it locks into position with a click (Fig. 32). Do not press the PUSH button.
   

4. Close the service door and place back the water tank.

Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning and maintenance keeps your machine in top condition and ensures good-tasting coffee for a long time with a steady coffee flow. Consult the table below for a detailed description on when and how to clean all detachable parts of the machine. You can find more detailed information and video instructions on www.saeco.com/care. See figure C for an overview of which parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

‘Deep Milk Clean’ in the cleaning menu and
follow the instructions on the screen. Go to
www.saeco.com/care for detailed video
instructions.
Milk containerWeeklyHygieSteamWeekly or when the machine| Disassemble the milk container (Fig. 33) and

push out the ball using the pin of the milk
tube (Fig. 34). Clean all parts of the milk

container under the tap or in the dishwasher
Remove the HygieSteam container from the
container (milk tube| reminds you| machine (Fig. 35) and remove the

holder)| | HygieSteam cover (Fig. 36). Empty the

| | HygieSteam container and clean the
| | container and cover under the tap or in the
| | dishwasher. Let the container and cover air-
| | dry and place them back in the machine.
Pre-ground coffee| Check the pre-ground coffee| Unplug the machine and remove the brew
compartment| compartment weekly to see if it| group. Open the lid of the pre- ground coffee
| is clogged.| compartment and insert the spoon handle
| | into it. Move the handle up and down until
| | the clogged ground coffee falls down (Fig.
| | 37). Go to www.saeco.com/carefor detailed

| | video instructions.
Coffee grounds| Empty the coffee grounds| Remove the coffee grounds container while
container| container when prompted by| the machine is switched on. Rinse it under
| the machine. Clean it weekly.| the tap with some washing-up liquid or
| | clean it in the dishwasher. The front panel of
| | the coffee grounds container (Fig. A18) is
| | not dishwasher-safe.
Drip tray| Empty the drip tray daily or as| Remove the drip tray (Fig. 39) and rinse it

| soon as the red ‘drip tray full’| under the tap with some washing-up liquid.
| indicator pops up through the| You can also clean the drip tray and the drip
| drip tray (Fig. 38). Clean the drip| tray cover in the dishwasher. The front panel
| tray weekly.| of the coffee grounds container (Fig. A18) is
| | not dishwasher-safe.
Lubrication of the| Every 2 months| Lubricate the brew group with the by-
brew group| | packed grease (see ‘Lubricating the brew
| | group’).
Water tank| Weekly| Rinse the water tank under the tap
Machine front| Weekly| Clean with a non-abrasive cloth

Cleaning the brew group

Cleaning the brew group under the tap

1. Remove the brew group (see ‘Removing and inserting the brew group’).

2. Rinse the brew group thoroughly with water. Carefully clean the upper filter (Fig. 40) of the brew group.
   

3. Let the brew group air-dry before you place it back. Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to prevent fibers from collecting inside the brew group.

Cleaning the brew group with the coffee oil remover tablets
Only use Philips coffee oil remover tablets.

1. Tap the Clean icon and use the up and down arrows to select ‘Brew group clean’.
2. Tap the OK icon to confirm and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Lubricating the brew group
To improve your machine’s performance, we suggest that you lubricate the brew group every 2 months, to ensure that the moving parts continue to move smoothly.

1. Apply a thin layer of grease on the piston (grey part) of the brew group (Fig. 41).
   

2. Apply a thin layer of grease around the shaft (grey part) in the bottom of the brew group (Fig. 42).
   

3. Apply a thin layer of grease to the rails on both sides (Fig. 43).
   

Cleaning programs for the internal cappuccinatore
The machines has three programs to clean the internal cappuccinatore:

• ‘HygieSteam Shot’: the machine shoots steam through the internal cappuccinatore to rinse it quickly.

• ‘HygieSteam’: the machine thoroughly cleans the internal milk system with steam. Make sure that the HygieSteam container is correctly assembled (Fig. 44) and attached to the machine (Fig. 45). Place the milk tube in the milk tube holder (Fig. 46) and follow the instructions on the screen.
  

• ‘Deep Milk Clean’: Perform the ‘Deep Milk Clean’ procedure with the Philips milk circuit cleaner for a thorough cleaning of the internal milk system.

Cleaning the internal cappuccinatore under the tap

1. Open the door of the internal cappuccinatore (Fig. 47).
   

2. Remove the internal cappuccinatore by pulling it down (Fig. 48).
   

3. Disassemble the internal cappuccinatore by pulling the bottom part off the top part (Fig. 49).
   

4. Disassemble all parts (Fig. 50) and clean them under the tap.
   

5. Reassemble the internal cappuccinatore.

6. To place back the internal cappuccinatore, put it in upright position and make sure the holes are aligned with the two tubes on the machine. Then move the internal cappuccinatore upwards until it locks into place (Fig. 13).

7. Close the door.
   Visit www.saeco.com/care for detailed video instructions.

Descaling procedure

Please use Philips descaler only. Under no circumstances should you use a descaler based on sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, sulfamic or acetic acid (vinegar) as this may damage the water circuit in your machine and will not dissolve the limescale  properly. Not using the Philips descaler will void your warranty. Failure to descale the appliance will also void your warranty. You can buy Philips descaler from your local or online retailer or authorized service centers.

1. When the machine asks you to descale it, tap the OK icon to start. To start descaling without being prompted by the machine, tap the Clean icon and select ‘Descale’.

2. Remove the drip tray, the coffee grounds container and the HygieSteam container (Fig. 35), empty them and put them back into place.

3. Remove the water tank and empty it. Then remove the AquaClean filter.

4. Pour the whole bottle of Philips descaler into the water tank and then fill it with water up to the CALC CLEAN level (Fig. 51). Then place it back into the machine.
   

5. Place a large container (1.5 l) under the coffee dispensing spout.

6. Make sure that the HygieSteam container is correctly assembled (Fig. 44) and attached to the machine (Fig. 45). Place the milk tube in the milk tube holder (Fig. 46).

7. Follow the instructions on the screen to start the descaling procedure. The descaling procedure lasts approx. 30 minutes and consists of a descaling cycle and a rinsing cycle.

8. Once the descaling cycle is finished, you need to rinse the water tank and water circuit. Follow the instructions on the screen.

9. Place a new AquaClean filter in the water tank and activate it (see ‘Activating the AquaClean water filter (5 min.)’).

Error codes

Below you find a list of the error codes showing problems that you can solve yourself. Video instructions are available on www.saeco.com/care. If another error code appears, please contact the Consumer Care Center in your country. For contact details, see the warranty leaflet.

the brew group with fresh water,
let it air-dry and then lubricate it (see ‘Lubricating the brew
group’). Consult chapter ‘Cleaning the brew group’ or visit
www.saeco.com/carefor detailed video instructions. Then
switch the machine on again.
04The brew group is notpositioned correctly.| Switch off the machine. Remove the brew group and reinsert it.
Make sure that the brew group is in the correct position before
you insert it. Consult chapter ‘Handling the brew group’ or visit
www.saeco.com/carefor detailed video instructions. Then
switch the machine on again.
05There is air in the watercircuit.| Restart the machine by switching it off and on again. If this
works, dispense 2-3 cups of hot water. Descale the machine if
you have not done so for a longer period of time.
The AquaClean filterwas not preparedproperly beforeinstallation or it isclogged.| Remove the AquaClean filter and try to brew a coffee again. If
this works, make sure that the AquaClean filter is prepared
properly before you place it back. Put the AquaClean filter
back into the water tank. If this still does not work, the filter
might be clogged and needs to be replaced.
11The machine needs toadjust to roomtemperature| Allow some time for the machine to adjust from
transport/outdoor temperature to room temperature. Switch
off the machine for 30 minutes and switch it on again. If this
does not work, contact the Consumer Care Center in your
country. For contact details, see the warranty leaflet.
14| The machine is| Switch off the machine and switch it back on after 30 minutes.
| overheated.|
19The machine is notconnected to the wallsocket properly.| Make sure that the small plug of the power cord is properly
connected to the socket on the back of the machine.

Ordering accessories

To clean and descale the machine, only use the Philips maintenance products. These products can be purchased from your local or online retailer or authorized service centers. To find a full list of spare parts online, enter the model number of your machine. You can find the model number on the inside of the service door.

Maintenance products and type numbers:

• Descaling solution CA6700
• AquaClean filter CA6903
• Brew group grease HD5061
• Coffee oil remover tablets CA6704
• Milk circuit cleaner CA6705
• Maintenance kit CA6707

Troubleshooting

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.saeco.com/care. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country. For contact details, see the warranty leaflet

carefully cleaned,
residues inside my newcoffee machine.| with coffee.| there may be some coffee residues left.However, the machine is absolutely new.
The drip tray fills up| This is normal. The machine| Empty the drip tray daily or as soon as
quickly / there is always| uses water to rinse the internal| the red ‘drip tray full’ indicator pops up
some water in the drip| circuit and brew group. Some| through the drip tray cover. Tip: place a
tray.| water flows through the internalsystem directly into the drip tray.| cup under the dispensing spout tocollect rinsing water that comes out of it.
The ’empty coffee| You emptied the coffee grounds| Remove the coffee grounds container,
grounds container’ icon| container while the machine| wait at least 5 seconds and then insert it
remains on.| was unplugged from the wallsocket, or you placed it back too fast.| again.
The machine prompts to| The machine did not reset the| Always wait approx. 5 seconds when
empty the coffee| counter the last time you| you place back the coffee grounds
grounds container even| emptied the coffee grounds| container. In this way, the coffee pucks
though the container isnot full.| container.| counter will be reset to zero and thenumber of coffee pucks is counted correctly.
The coffee grounds| You removed the drip tray| When you remove the drip tray, also
container is too full and| without emptying the coffee| empty the coffee grounds container
the ’empty coffeegrounds container’ icon did not appear on the display.| grounds container.| even if it contains only a few coffeepucks. This ensures that the coffee pucks counter is reset to zero and that the number of coffee pucks is counted correctly.
I cannot remove the| The brew group is not in the| Reset the machine in the following way:
brew group.| correct position.| close the service door and place backthe water tank. Switch the machine off and back on again and wait for the lights in the drink icons to come on. Try to remove the brew group again. See chapter ‘Removing and inserting the brew group’ for step-by-step instructions.

Technical specifications

The manufacturer reserves the right to improve the technical specifications of the product. All the preset quantities are approximate.

References

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