PHILIPS CSA260 Senseo Maestro Cashmere Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Philips

Table of Contents

PHILIPS CSA260 Senseo Maestro Cashmere Coffee Maker
Important safety information
Usage instructions
- Flushing before first use
Brewing coffee
Intense Plus technology
Memo function
Resetting coffee volumes to the factory setting
Cleaning
Descaling the Senseo
Troubleshooting
Compliance with standards
Ordering accessories
Warranty and support
References
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PHILIPS CSA260 Senseo Maestro Cashmere Coffee Maker

Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the machine and save it for future reference.
Danger
Never immerse the machine in water or any other liquid.

Important safety information

Warning

Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the machine corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the machine.
Connect the machine to an earthed wall socket.
If the mains 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 use the machine if the plug, the mains cord, or the machine itself is damaged.
This machine can be used by children aged 8 years and above and
by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the machine in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
Keep the machine, its accessories, and its cord out of the reach of children aged less than 8 years.
Children shall not play with the machine.

Caution

Always return the machine to a service center authorized by Philips for examination or repair. Do not attempt to repair the machine yourself, otherwise, your warranty becomes invalid.
After unpacking the machine, never put your Senseo machine on its side. Always keep it in an upright position, also during transport.
Never put normal ground coffee or use torn pods in the pod holder, as this causes it to become blocked.
Do not use the machine in combination with a transformer, as this could cause hazardous situations.
Always put the machine on a flat and stable surface.
Do not place the machine on a hotplate or directly next to a hot oven, heater or similar source of heat.
Do not place the machine in a cabinet when in use.
Never let the machine operate unattended.
Do not use the machine at altitudes higher than 1250 meters above sea level.
Never pour any other liquid than clean cold water into the water reservoir.
Never flush the machine or let it brew coffee when the spout is not in place.
Flush the coffee machine with fresh water before you use it for the first time. This causes the system to fill with water, which is essential for the machine to work properly.
Do not use the machine at a temperature below 0 °C. Water left in the machine may freeze and cause damage.
Do not use the machine in combination with water softeners based on sodium exchange.
Descale your machine regularly. The machine indicates when descaling is needed. Not doing this will make your machine stop working properly. In this case, the repair is not covered by your warranty.
Never use a descaling agent based on mineral acids such as sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, sulphamic acid, and acetic acid (e.g. vinegar). These descaling agents may damage your coffee machine.
The 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, nor is it intended to be used by clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and other residential environments.

Usage instructions

Introduction
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Direct start function
This Senseo machine brews coffee with only one touch of a button. When you press the 1-cup or 2-cup button, the machine immediately switches on, starts heating, and then brews a cup of coffee. When the machine has finished brewing, it switches off automatically to save energy.

Flushing before first use

Flush the machine before first use. After the flushing cycle, the machine is ready for brewing coffee.

Fill the water tank with fresh water to the MAX level indication.
Place the water reservoir back onto the machine.
Remove the drip tray from the machine.
Place a container under the coffee spout.
Make sure that a pod holder, without pod(s), is in place.
Close the lid and lock the lever.
Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.
To start flushing, press the 1-cup button and the 2-cup button simultaneously.
During the flushing cycle, cold water comes out of the coffee spout.
When the flushing cycle is finished, the machine switches off.

Caution:
If you do not flush the machine before first use, your first coffee cup may overflow with cold water.

Brewing coffee

Fill up the water reservoir with fresh cold tap water.
Open the lid.
To brew one cup of Senseo coffee, place the 1-cup pod holder with one coffee pod in the machine. To brew two cups, place the 2-cup pod holder with two coffee pods in the machine.
Place the pod(s) properly in the center of the pod holder, with the convex side pointing downwards. Press the pod(s) lightly into the pod holder.
Place the pod holder with the pod(s) in the machine.
Close the lid and lock the lever.
Place one cup or two cups under the spout openings. For a large coffee, remove the drip tray and place a large cup or mug under the coffee spout.
Slide the coffee spout up or down to adjust its height to the size of the cup you are using.
Use the Intensity Select slider to select the recipe of your choice:
- Select the top position to brew a classic long, smooth Senseo.
- Select the middle position to brew an intense Senseo.
- Select the bottom position to brew an Espresso.
Press the 1-cup button to brew one cup of coffee or press the 2-cup button to brew two cups of coffee. You can stop the brewing process at any time by pressing any button.

Note:
to ensure the best coffee quality, use fresh cold water every day. If you have not used the machine for 1 day, you have to flush it with fresh cold water before you use it again. To flush the machine, fill the water reservoir with fresh cold water, place 2 cups under the spout, and brew coffee without a coffee pod twice in a row.

Intense Plus technology

This Senseo CSA260 machine comes with new technology for brewing Espresso. This new brewing mode allows optimum extraction for an Espresso with a rich, fine and darker crema. Follow the steps above and select the Espresso recipe in step 8. When brewing an Espresso, you will hear a different sound during each phase. This is caused by the new brewing technology.

Memo function

For each recipe of the Intensity Select slider, you can adjust the coffee volume to your personal taste and save this setting.

Put the Intensity Select slider in the position of the recipe you want to adjust.
Press and hold the 1-cup button for 5 seconds. Do not release the button until the light starts flashing at short intervals, indicating that the memo function is active.
The 1-cup button continues flashing at short intervals while the machine heats up for 60-90 seconds and then brews coffee.
When the desired coffee volume has been reached, press the 1-cup button again. The 1-cup button flashes quickly to confirm that the new coffee volume setting of the recipe has been saved.
- The coffee volume of the recipe has been saved for both the 1-cup button and the 2-cup button.
- The machine now brews the adjusted amount of coffee when this recipe is selected.

Resetting coffee volumes to the factory setting

To reset the coffee volume settings of the recipes to the standard factory settings, do the following:

Press and hold the 2-cup button for 5 seconds.
Release the 2-cup button when the 1-cup button and 2-cup button start flashing.

The coffee volumes of all recipes have now been reset to the factory settings.

Cleaning

Remove the coffee spout by pressing the buttons on both sides of the coffee spout.
Disassemble the coffee spout by pressing the buttons on both sides and lifting the outer part of the inner part.
To prevent clogging, clean the pod holders regularly with hot water, some washing-up liquid, and a washing-up brush.
You can clean all detachable parts with hot water and some washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher.
You can clean the outside of the machine with a damp soft cloth.

Note:
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the machine.

Descaling the Senseo

When the CALC light lights up, you have to descale the machine. Descaling will prolong the life of your coffee machine. The descaling procedure consists of 4 cycles. Follow the steps below to perform the descaling procedure:

Prepare the descaling procedure

Pour half a bottle of Senseo descaler into the empty water reservoir.
Fill up the water reservoir with fresh cold tap water up to the MAX indication and place it back onto the machine.
Remove the drip tray and place a bowl under the coffee spout.
Place the 1-cup pod holder with a used coffee pod or a thin descaling filter in the machine.
Close the lid and lock the lever.
Start the first descaling cycle
Press and hold both the 1-cup button and 2-cup button for 5 seconds until the CALC light lights up to start the descaling cycle. Release the buttons when the CALC light lights up.
The CALC light, the 1-cup button, and the 2-cup button light up in sequence to indicate that the first descaling cycle is in progress. During the descaling cycle, the descaling solution comes out of the machine at intervals.
As soon as the first descaling cycle is complete, the 1-cup button and the CALC light flash.
Empty the bowl in the sink.
Start the second descaling cycle
Repeat steps 1 to 3 one more time.
Replace the 1-cup pod holder with the 2-cup pod holder and place one used coffee pod or a thick descaling filter in the pod holder. Close the lid and lock the lever.
Press the flashing 1-cup button to start the second descaling cycle.
The CALC light, the 1-cup button, and the 2-cup button light up in sequence to indicate that the second descaling cycle is in progress. During the second descaling cycle, the descaling solution comes out of the machine at intervals.
As soon as the second descaling cycle is complete, the 1-cup button and the CALC light flash.
Remove the used coffee pod or descaling filter.
Start the first rinsing cycle
Rinse the water reservoir with fresh water.
Fill the water reservoir with fresh water up to the MAX indication and place it back onto the machine.
Place an empty bowl under the coffee spout.
Press the flashing 1-cup button to start the first rinsing cycle.
The CALC light, 1-cup button, and 2-cup button light up in sequence to indicate that the first rinsing cycle is in progress. During the rinsing cycle, water comes out of the machine at intervals.
Once the first rinsing cycle has been completed, the 1-cup button and the CALC light flash.
Start the second rinsing cycle
Repeat steps 16 to 21 one more time. As soon as this process is finished, the CALC light goes out and the machine switches off automatically.

Note:
For more information on descaling and why it is important to descale, visit our website at www.philips.com/descale-senseo.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the machine. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country. PHILIPS-CSA260-Senseo-Maestro-Cashmere-Coffee-Maker-
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Compliance with standards

This machine complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. The energy consumption of this machine in off mode is less than 0.25 Watts. This means that this machine complies with European Directive 2009/125/EC, which sets the ecological design requirements for energy-using products.

Frost-free storage
Only use and store the machine in a frost-free place.

Ordering accessories

To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/parts-and- accessories or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details).

Warranty and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet.

Recycling

This symbol means that electrical products shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (Fig. 1).
Follow your country‘s rules for the separate collection of electrical products.