Tips For Choosing Coffee; Hot Water - Philips Saeco HD 8423 Mode D'emploi

5.2 Using Coff ee Pods
Important note: This function is only available
in the Focus, Class and Stainless Steel models.
• (Fig.9) - Use a coff ee spoon to remove the fi lter for ground
coff ee (14) from the pressurized fi lter holder (12).
• (Fig.10) - Insert the coff ee pod adapter (15) - with the
convex part facing down - into the pressurized fi lter holder
(12).
• (Fig.11) - Then, insert the pod fi lter (16) into the pressur-
ized fi lter holder (12).
• (Fig.13) - Insert the pressurized fi lter holder into the brew
unit (8) from the bottom.
• (Fig.14) - Turn the fi lter holder from left to right until it
locks into place. Release the grip from the pressurized
fi lter holder. The handle is automatically slightly turned
leftwards.
This movement guarantees proper pressurized fi lter hold-
er performance.
• (Fig.16) - Preheat the pressurized fi lter holder by switch-
ing the selection knob (17) to the "
some water spills out of it (this is to be done only for the
fi rst coff ee brewing).
• (Fig.17) -When 50cc of water have fl owed out, set the se-
lection knob (17) to the " " position to stop brewing.
• (Fig.19) - Remove the pressurized fi lter holder from the
machine by turning it from right to left and pour out any
water left.
• (Fig.12) - Insert the pod into the fi lter holder and make
sure the paper of the pod does not overhang the fi lter
holder.
• (Fig.13) - Insert the pressurized fi lter holder into the brew
unit (8) from the bottom.
• (Fig.14) - Turn the fi lter holder from left to right until it
locks into place.
• Take 1 preheated cup and place it under the fi lter holder.
Check that it is placed correctly under the coff ee brewing
nozzles.
• (Fig.16) - Switch the selection knob (17) to the "
tion.
• (Fig.17) - When the desired quantity of coff ee has been
brewed, turn the selection knob (17) to the " " position to
stop coff ee brewing, and then remove the coff ee cup.
• (Fig.19) - Wait a few seconds after brewing, then remove
the fi lter holder and dispose of the used pod.
Important note: the fi lter (16) and the adapter
(15) should be kept clean to guarantee perfect
results. Clean daily after use.
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TIPS FOR CHOOSING COFFEE

As a general rule, any type of coff ee available on the market
can be used. However, coff ee is a natural product and its fl a-
vour changes according to its origin and blend; it is therefore
a good idea to try diff erent types of coff ee in order to fi nd the
most suited to your personal taste.
For optimal results, we recommend using espresso machine
blends. As a rule, coff ee should always come out of the pres-
surized fi lter holder, without dripping.
The coff ee brewing speed can be modifi ed by slightly chang-
ing the amount of coff ee in the fi lter and/or using a diff erent
coff ee grind.
Saeco recommends using ESE single-dose coff ee pods for a
tasty coff ee and easier cleaning and preparation.
" position until
Note: The ESE Pod Kit is only available in the Fo-
cus, Class and Stainless Steel models.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATIONS RELATED
TO HOT WATER/STEAM DISPENSING, MAKE SURE
THAT THE STEAM WAND (PANNARELLO) IS DIRECTED OVER
THE WATER RECOVERY TRAY.
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HOT WATER

Danger of burns! Dispensing may be preceded
by small jets of hot water. The steam wand
may reach high temperatures: never touch it with bare
hands.
• During this operation, the "machine ready" light (20) may
" posi-
fl ash; this is to be considered as a standard and not a faulty
operating mode.
• Before using the machine, make sure that the hot water/
steam knob (3) is closed and that there is enough water in
the machine tank.
• Press the ON/OFF button (11); the red light (18) will turn on
to indicate that the machine is on.
• Wait until the "machine ready" light (20) turns on. The ma-
chine is now ready.
• (Fig.21) - Place a container or a tea glass under the steam
wand (Pannarello).
• (Fig.21) - Open the knob (3) by turning it counter-clock-
wise.
• (Fig.22) - Set the selection knob (17) to the "
• (Fig.23) - When the desired quantity of hot water has
" position.