Philips HD7478 Quick Manual

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Do not open the appliance or attempt to repairthe appliance yourself.Electromagnetic fields (EMF)This Philips appliance complies with all standards and regulations regarding exposureto electromagnetic fields.Ordering accessoriesTo buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go toyour Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in yourcountry (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).Environment- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the endof its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this,you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 1).Guarantee and supportIf you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or readthe separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.TroubleshootingThis chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter withthe appliance. 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 contactthe Consumer Care Centre in your country.Problem SolutionThe appliance does notwork.Plug in and switch on the appliance.Make sure that the voltage indicated on the appliancecorresponds to the local mains voltage.Fill the water tank with water.Water leaks out of theappliance.Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX level.The appliance takes along time to brew coffee.Descale the appliance.The appliance producesa lot of noise and steamduring the brewingprocess.Make sure that the appliance is not blocked by scale.If necessary, descale the appliance.Coffee grounds end upin the jug.Do not put too much ground coffee in the filter.Make sure you put the jug on the hotplate with the spoutfacing into the appliance (i.e. not pointing sideways).Use the right size of paper filter (type 1x4 or no. 4).Make sure the paper filter is not torn.The coffee is too weak. Use the right proportion of coffee to water.Make sure the paper filter does not collapse.Use the right size of paper filter (type 1x4 or no. 4).Make sure there is no water in the jug before you startto brew coffee.The coffee does nottaste good.Do not leave the jug with coffee on the hotplate too long,especially not if it only contains a small amount of coffee.The coffee is not hotenough.Make sure that the jug is properly placed on the hotplate.Make sure that the hotplate and the jug are clean.We advise you to brew more than three cups of coffeeto ensure that the coffee has the right temperature.We advise you to use thin cups, because they absorbless heat from the coffee than thick cups.Do not use cold milk straight from the refrigerator.There is less coffee in thejug than expected.Make sure you place the jug properly on the hotplate.If the jug is not placed properly on the hotplate, the dripstop prevents the coffee from flowing out of the filter.CALCDescale your coffee maker when you notice excessive steaming or when the brewingtime increases. It is advisable to descale it every two months. Only use white vinegarto descale, as other products may cause damage to your coffee maker.ENGLISHIntroductionCongratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from thesupport that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.ImportantRead this user manual carefully before you use theappliance and save it for future reference.Danger- Never immerse the appliance in water or anyother liquid.Warning- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliancecorresponds to the local mains voltage before youconnect the appliance.- Connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cordor the appliance itself is damaged.- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have itreplaced by Philips, a service centre authorised byPhilips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoida hazard.- This appliance can be used by children aged from8 years and above and by persons with reducedphysical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack ofexperience and knowledge if they have been givensupervision or instruction concerning use of theappliance in a safe way and if they understand thehazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shallnot be made by children unless they are older than8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord outof reach of children aged less than 8 years.- Children shall not play with the appliance.- Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of thetable or worktop on which the appliance stands.Caution- Do not place the appliance on a hot surface anddo not let the mains cord come into contact withhot surfaces.- Unplug the appliance before you clean it and ifproblems occur during brewing.- During brewing and until you switch off the appliance,the filter holder, the lower part of the appliance,the hotplate, and the jug filled with coffee are hot.- Do not put the jug on a stove or in a microwave forre-heating of coffee.- This appliance is intended to be used in householdand similar applications such as farm houses, bed andbreakfast type environments, staff kitchen areas inshops, offices and other working environment, andby clients in hotels, motels and other residential typeenvironments.- Always return the appliance to a service centreauthorised by Philips for examination or repair.