1) ENGLISH4 With the Senseo\ coffee machine by Philips you can enjoy a perfect cup of coffee - topped with a rich crema layer - whenever you feel like it. Each cup is freshly brewed, so you're always sure of that pure, smooth taste. The unique Senseo\ brewing system from Philips in combination with the special Senseo\ coffee pods from Douwe Egber ts make sure you get only the ver y best in flavour and aroma from freshly roasted coffee. The Douwe Egber ts coffee in convenient Senseo\ coffee pods and Philips' unique new Senseo\ brewing system are perfectly matched to ensure that the best taste and aroma are extracted from the coffee. To optimise the taste of the coffee, you should keep the following aspects in mind: Fresh water Use fresh water ever y day. If you have not used the machine for some time, rinse the water reser voir, fill it with fresh water and flush the machine before you use it again (see 'Preparing the machine for use'). Fresh coffee pods Use the Senseo\ coffee pods that have been specially developed by Douwe Egber ts for your Senseo\ coffee machine for a full, round taste. The Douwe Egber ts Senseo\ coffee pods will stay fresh longer if you close the package by means of the keep-fresh seal after use or if you store them in a storage container. A clean machine Clean and descale your Philips Senseo\ coffee machine regularly (see 'Cleaning' and 'Descaling'). Remove used coffee pods after brewing. If a used pod has been left in the coffee machine and you have not used the machine for some time, flush the machine before you use it again (see 'Preparing the machine for use'). A Water reser voir B 1-cup pod holder C 2-cup pod holder D Coffee outflow unit E Cover of coffee outlow unit F Drip tray G Cup tray H Water distribution plate I Sealing ring J Outflow valve K Pilot light ENGLISH Important C Read these instructions for use carefully before using the machine and save them for future reference. . Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the machine corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the machine. . Do not use the machine if the plug, the cord or the machine itself is damaged. . If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. . Always return the machine to a service centre authorised by Philips for examination or repair. Do not attempt to repair the machine yourself, otherwise your garantee will become invalid. . To prevent unexpected contact with hot water, always make sure the lid of the Senseo\ machine is properly locked before you start using the machine. . Do not use the machine in combination with a transformer, as this could cause hazardous situations. . Put the machine on a flat, stable surface outside the reach of children and make sure children do not play with the machine. Never let the machine operate unattended. . Do not use the machine at altitudes higher than 2200 metres above sea level. . The machine does not work at temperatures below 10cC. . Flush the coffee machine with fresh water before using it for the first time (see 'Preparing the machine for use').This will cause the boiler to fill with water, which is essential for the machine to work properly. . Do not use the Senseo\ machine in combination with water softeners based on sodium exchange. . Be careful not to scratch or otherwise damage the metal housing and the water reservoir with any hard object or to bang them against a sharp edge. Preparing the machine for use NB:You cannot brew coffee if you have not flushed the Senseo\ coffee machine first! The flushing cycle causes the boiler to be filled with water. After this the coffee machine is ready for use. Flush the machine in the following way: 1 Remove the water reservoir. ENGLISH 2 Fill the water reservoir with cold water up to the MAX indication and put it back into the machine. C C C C C 3 Release the lid by moving the lever upwards. 4 Open the lid. 5 Put the 1-cup or 2-cup pod holder in the machine without pod(s). 6 Close the lid and lock the lever. B Make sure the lever is properly locked by pushing it down until it snaps home with a click. B Never flush the machine with the lid open. The lid must be properly locked. 7 Put the plug in an earthed wall socket. ENGLISH 8 Put a bowl (with a capacity of at least 1500 ml) under the coffee outflow openings to collect the water. C C C C 9 Press on/off button 3 and subsequently press buttons . and .. briefly at the same time. . The machine will fill itself with water from the water reservoir. This will take some time and you will probably not notice that this is happening. After a while, the machine will start flushing and it will switch itself off after the flushing cycle. During the flushing cycle the machine produces more noise than during a regular brewing cycle. B Before using the machine for the first time, clean it properly (see 'Cleaning'). Now your Philips Senseo\ coffee machine...