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Note: The brewing process does not stop when you remove the jug. If you do not put the jug back into the
appliance within 20 seconds, the filter basket overflows.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning after every use
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap.
1 Press the on/off button to switch off the appliance.
2 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
3 Wipe the outside of the coffeemaker with a damp cloth.
4 Clean the filter basket and the permanent filter with hot water and some washing-up liquid or clean
them in the dishwasher.
Cleaning the grinder funnel
Important: Clean the grinder funnel every 1 to 2 weeks to prevent clogging with ground coffee. This
is easily and quickly done by following the steps below.
Note: Make sure the coffee bean container is empty before you start the cleaning procedure.
1 Press the on/off button to switch off the appliance (Fig. 15).
2 Open the filter basket holder (Fig. 10).
3 Place a paper filter (type 1x4 or no. 4) or the permanent filter in the filter basket (Fig. 11).
4 Close the filter basket holder.
5 Use the end of the bean chute cleaning brush to open the grinder funnel lid (Fig. 16).
6 Press and hold the grinder clean button for 4 seconds (Fig. 17). The grinder starts cleaning itself.
7 When the grinder has stopped cleaning, use the bean chute cleaning brush to brush ground coffee
residues into the lower part of the funnel (Fig. 18). The ground coffee residues fall into the filter basket.
8 Close the lid of the grinder funnel.
9 Remove the paper filter or permanent filter with the ground coffee residues.
Descaling the coffeemaker
Descale the coffeemaker when you notice excessive steaming or when the brewing time increases. It is
advisable to descale the coffeemaker every two months. Only use white vinegar to descale, as other
products may cause damage to the coffeemaker. For more information on descaling, see
www.philips.com/descale-coffeemaker.
Warning: Never use vinegar with an acetic acid content of 8 % or more, natural vinegar,
powder descalers or tablet descalers to descale the appliance, as this may cause damage.
1 Open the water reservoir lid.
2 Fill the water reservoir up to 10 cup indication with white vinegar (4 % acetic acid).
3 Place a paper filter (type 1x4 or no. 4) or the permanent filter in the filter basket and close the filter
basket holder.
4 Put the empty jug in the appliance.
5 Put the mains plug in the wall socket.