PHILIPS A5 Simple Booklet User Manual

PHILIPS A5 Simple Booklet User Manual

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.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliancemalfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Save these instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

1. Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds with your voltage.
2. Eever use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only.
3. Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during operation.
4. Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.
5. For optimal taste of your coffee, use purified or bottled water. Periodic descaling is still recommended every 2-3 months.
6. Do not use caramelized or flavored coffee beans.

Instructions for the power supply cord

• A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
  1. the marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
  2. if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type
  3. wire cord, and
  4. the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table\ top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Important safety information

This machine is equipped with safety features. Nevertheless, read and follow the safety instructions carefully and only use the machine as described in these instructions, to avoid accidental injury or damage due to improper use of the machine. Keep this safety booklet for future reference.

Warning

General

• Check if the voltage indicated on the machine corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• Connect the machine to an earthed wall socket.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or worktop and do not let it touch hot surfaces.
• To avoid the danger of electric shock, never immerse the machine, mains plug or power cord in water or any other liquid.
• Do not pour liquids on the power cord connector.
• To avoid the danger of burns, keep body parts away from hot water jets produced by the machine.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
• Switch off the machine with the main switch located on the back (if present) and remove the mains plug from the wall socket:
• if a malfunction occurs.
• if you are not going to use the machine for a long time. before you clean the machine.
• Pull at the plug, not at the power cord.
• Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not use the machine if the mains plug, the power cord or the machine itself is damaged.
• If the power cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service center authorized by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not make any modifications to the machine or its power cord.
• Only have repairs carried out by a service center authorized by Philips to avoid a hazard
• The machine should not be used by children.
• This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for their safety.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.
• Keep the machine and its cord out of the reach of children.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
• Never insert fingers or other objects into the coffee grinder.
• Be careful when you dispense hot water and when the machine is rinsing the system.
• Before dispensing, small jets of water may come out of the hot water spout. Wait unntil the end of the dispensing cycle before you start using the machine or place LatteGo.

Caution

General

• This machine is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in environments such as staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms or other work environments.

• Always put the machine on a flat and stable surface. Keep it in upright position, also during  transport

• Do not place the machine on a hotplate or directly next to a hot oven, heater or similar  source of heat.

• Only put roasted coffee beans in the bean hopper. Putting ground coffee, instant coffee, raw coffee beans or any other substance in the coffee bean hopper may cause damage to the machine.

• Do not use caramelized or flavored coffee beans.

• Let the machine cool down before you insert or remove any parts. The heating surfaces  may retain residual heat after use.

• Never fill the water tank with warm, hot or sparkling water, as this may cause damage to the water tank and the machine.

• Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the machine. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.

• Descale your machine regularly. The machine indicates when descaling is needed. Not doing this will make your machine stop working properly. In this case, repair is not covered by your warranty.

• Do not keep the machine at temperatures below 0°C/32°F. Water left in the heating system may freeze and cause damage.

• Do not leave water in the water tank when you are not going to use the machine for a long period of time. The water can become contaminated. Use fresh water every time you use the machine.

• Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does not
  specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your warranty becomes invalid.

• Regular cleaning and maintenance prolongs the lifetime of your machine and ensures optimum quality and taste of your coffee.

• The machine is exposed continuously to moisture, coffee and scale. Therefore it is very important to regularly clean and maintain the machine as described in the user manual and shown on the website. If you do not perform these cleaning and maintenance procedures, your machine eventually may stop working. In this case, repair is not covered by your warranty.

• Do not clean the brew group in the dishwasher and do not use washing-up liquid or a cleaning agent to clean it. This may cause the brew group to malfunction and may have a negative effect on the coffee taste.

• Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to prevent fibers from collecting inside the brew group.Never drink the solution dispensed during the descaling process.

• Only put pre-ground coffee into the pre-ground coffee compartment. Other substances and objects may cause severe damage to the machine. In this case, repair is not covered by your warranty.

• The machine shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use

Machines with classic milk frother

Warning
To avoid the danger of burns, be aware that before dispensing, small jets of water may come out of the hot water spout.

• Never touch the classic milk frother with bare hands, as it may become very hot. Use the appropriate protective handle only.

Caution

• After frothing milk, quickly clean the classic milk frother by dispensing a small quantity of hot water into a container. Then remove the external part of the classic milk frother and wash it with lukewarm water.

Machines with LatteGo

Warning

• To avoid the danger of burns, be aware that dispensing may be preceded by jets of milk and steam
•  Wait until the end of the dispensing cycle before you remove LatteGo.

Caution

• Make sure that LatteGo is installed according to the instructions provided in the user manual before you select a milk-based coffee drink.
• Do not use LatteGo if not all components are correctly assembled according to the instructions provided in the user manual or if they are damaged.
• Do not pour any other liquids in LatteGo other than water and milk.
• Always remove LatteGo when you descale the machine and when you dispense hot water.
• All parts of LatteGo are dishwasher-safe.

AquaClean water filter

Read this important information carefully before you use the AquaClean water filter and saveit for future reference.

Warning

• The AquaClean water filter is only designed for use with municipally treated tap water (which is constantly controlled and safe to drink according to legal regulations) and with water from private supplies which has been approved as safe to drink. If an instruction is received from the authorities that municipal water must be boiled, the filtered water must also be boiled. When the instruction to boil water is no longer in force, the entire coffee machine must be cleaned and a new cartridge inserted.
• Clean the water tank regularly.
• For certain groups of people (e.g. people with weakened immune systems and babies) it is generally recommended to fill the water tank with mineral water or boiled tap water, even when the AquaClean water filter is installed.
• For hygienic reasons, the material of the AquaClean water filter is subjected to a special treatment with silver. A small quantity of silver, which is harmless to health, may end up in the filtered water. This is in compliance with the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations for drinking water.
• If you suffer from kidney disease, are a dialysis patient and/or follow a sodium-restricted diet, please note that during the filtration process, the sodium content may be increased slightly. We advise you to consult your doctor first before using the filtered water.
• When you descale the coffee machine, always remove the AquaClean water filter from the water tank. Then thoroughly clean the whole water tank and replace the AquaClean water filter.
• Philips does not accept any responsibility or liability if the above recommendations for using and replacing the AquaClean water filter are not followed.

Caution

• Store replacement AquaClean water filters in a cool and dry place in their original, sealed packaging.
•  As water is a foodstuff, the water in the water tank must be used up within 1 to 2 days.
• If you have not used your coffee machine for a prolonged period (e.g. a holiday, a period over 3 months from installation, or when a new filter is required), perform the procedure described in ‘Activating the AquaClean water filter (5 min.)’ in the user manual

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This machine complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Disposal

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. For recycling information, please contact your local waste management facilities or visit www.recycle.philips.com.

Warranty and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/coffee- care or read the separate warranty leaflet.

References

• Support for espresso and coffee machines | Philips Saeco

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