User manual PHILIPS HD7259

[. . . ] Note: P (for "Post Meridiem") will only be displayed between midday and midnight. Before first use - Operate the appliance without adding ground coffee to the filter. (See section "Making coffee". ) - Next, clean the removable parts as described in section "Cleaning". [. . . ] Hotkeeping time - As long as the appliance is plugged in, the display will show the time of day reading (after you have set this). - Up to 4 large (or 6 small) cups of coffee: press button 3-4 k to make the corresponding red pilot light come on. More than 4 large (or 6 small) cups of coffee: press button 3-4 k to make the corresponding red pilot light go out (fig. Note: After setting the appliance to brewing a small quantity (red pilot light on), do not forget to reset this button if you want to make a larger quantity (red pilot light off). If this has been forgotten, the appliance may incorrectly indicate that it needs descaling. ) - You may press button EXTRA $ to adjust the hotplate temperature to your personal preference (fig. Press button ON/OFF if you want the coffee maker to start brewing rightaway. Press button AUTO if you want the coffee maker to switch on automatically at the set time (within 24 hrs) (fig. The corresponding yellow pilot light will come on. - However, when the coffee maker has finished brewing the time of day reading will be replaced by 2:00. 2 hours) is counted down: so the display will inform you how fresh your coffee is. After 0:01 the coffee maker switches off automatically and the normal time of day is displayed again. After about a minute of brewing the coffee maker will stop pumping hot water. The first amount of hot water then is allowed to act on the ground coffee (= "simmering"). The aromatic substances of the ground coffee are then better released, which considerably enhances the taste and flavour of the coffee. The automatic stop-valve ensures that no coffee will drip on to the hotplate if the jug is removed from the appliance for a moment during the brewing process or if the jug is removed after making coffee. Note: the drip-stop will only allow coffee to flow into the jug if the jug lid has been placed. For your convenience, and also for extra safety: if you have not switched off the coffee maker, it will switch off automatically after 2 hours. If you have made one jug of coffee and wish to make some more straight away, please switch the coffee maker off (fig. - Always remove the mains plug from the wall socket before cleaning the appliance. These items can also be cleaned in a dishwasher. To take out the outer filter holder first remove the axis (fig. [. . . ] Serve in long drinking glasses; if you wish with a topping of whipped cream. Fill the water tank with ordinary vinegar and do not place a filter with ground coffee (fig. Press and hold the on/off switch for three seconds when switching on. The three red pilot lights will start blinking (fig. [. . . ]