User manual PHILIPS HD7740

[. . . ] Use it correctly and with care to avoid scalding by hot water and steam. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged. If a problem occurs that you cannot solve by means of this user manual, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. If the problem cannot be solved, take the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips for examination or repair. [. . . ] Using pre-ground coffee If you want to use pre-ground coffee instead of coffee beans, follow the steps below. Note:When you switch off the grinder, the number of cups and the strength setting are not shown on the display. Note: How much pre-ground coffee you use is a matter of personal taste. For a medium-strong cup of coffee, use one measuring spoon (approximately 4-5g) for each cup (125ml). Drip stop function The drip stop function enables you to remove the jug from the coffeemaker before the brewing process is finished. When you remove the jug, the drip stop stops the flow of coffee into the jug. If you do not put the jug back onto the hotplate within 20 seconds, the filter basket overflows. Note: Make sure the jug lid is in place when you put the jug back onto the hotplate. without the jug lid , the drip stop function is activated automatically. Cleaning and maintenance cleaning after every use Neverimmersetheapplianceinwateroranyotherliquid, norrinseit under the tap. 1 Press the START/STOP button to switch off the coffeemaker and remove the plug from the wall socket. 2 Wipe the outside of the coffeemaker and the hotplate with a damp cloth. 3 Cleanthefilterbasket , thepermanentfilterandthejugwithhot water and some washing-up liquid. Cleaning the coffee bean chute You have to clean the coffee bean chute every 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the frequency of use. 1 Press the START/STOP button to switch on the coffeemaker and remove the plug from the wall socket. Note: By pressing the START/STOP BUTTON, the valve in the coffee bean chute remains open when you unplug the appliance. 2 Inserttheflatendofthecleaningbrushhandleintothechutelock and turn the lock to the `open' position. 4 Use the cleaning brush to brush ground coffee residues into the lower part of the chute. Tip: Place a paper filter or the permanent filter in the filter basket to collect the ground coffee. 5 Close the lid of the coffee bean chute and turn the lock to the `locked' position. In case of normal use (two full jugs of coffee every day), descale the appliance: 2 or 3 times a year if you use soft water (up to 18dH); 4 or 5 times a year if you use hard water (over 18dH). Contact your local water board for information about the water hardness in your area. [. . . ] If you remove the jug for more than 20 seconds during the brewing cycle, the drip stop causes the filter holder to overflow. Also note that the coffee does not reach its full taste before the end of the brewing cycle. Therefore we advise you not to remove the jug and pour out the coffee before the end of the brewing cycle. To clean the drip stop, push it to open it and then rinse it under the tap. [. . . ]