7IntroductionWith the SENSEO ® coffee machine by Philips you can enjoy a perfectcup of coffee - topped with a rich frothy coffee layer - whenever youfeel like it. Each cup is freshly brewed, so you're always sure of thatpure, smooth taste. The patented SENSEO® brewing system fromPhilips in combination with the special SENSEO® coffee pods makessure you get only the very best in flavor and aroma from freshlyroasted coffee.To optimize the taste of the coffee, you should keep the followingaspects in mind:Fresh waterUse fresh water every day. Before using for the first time or if youhave not used the machine for some time, rinse the water reservoir,fill it with fresh water and flush the machine before you begin brewingcoffee (see ‘Preparing the machine for use’).SeNSeo® coffee podsIn order to avoid damage, use only SENSEO® coffee pods that havebeen specifically developed for your SENSEO® coffee machine for apure, smooth taste. The SENSEO® coffee pods will stay fresh longer ifyou close the package by means of the keep-fresh seal after use or ifyou store them in a storage container.A clean machineScale build-up may cause overheating of the heating element and maymake the safety cut-out operate prematurely, switching off before thewater boils. Scale may also reduce the working life of the machine andmay lengthen the brewing time.Clean and descale your Philips SENSEO® coffee machine regularly(see 'Cleaning' and 'Descaling'). Remove used coffee pods afterbrewing. If a used pod has been left in the coffee machine and you havenot used the machine for some time, flush the machine before you useit again (see 'Preparing the machine for use').