Never use vinegar with an acetic acid content of 8% or more, natural vinegar, powder descalers
or tablet descalers to descale the appliance, as this may cause damage.
1
Fill the water tank up to the maximum level with white vinegar (4% acetic acid).
2
Put a paper filter or the permanent filter in the filter holder to collect the scale.
3
Switch on the appliance and let it complete two brewing cycles. Let the appliance cool down
for about 3 minutes between the brewing cycles.
Note: You can reuse the vinegar of the first cycle for the second cycle.
Note: We advise you to put a new paper filter in the filter holder or to rinse the permanent filter
thoroughly after the first brewing cycle.
4
Fill the water tank with fresh cold water and remove the paper filter or the permanent filter.
5
Let the appliance complete two brewing cycles with fresh cold water to remove all vinegar
or descaler residues. Let the appliance cool down for about 3 minutes between the brewing
cycles.
Note: Do not reuse water that comes out of the appliance for the next brewing cycle. Always use fresh
water.
Note: If necessary, repeat step 5 until the water that comes out of the appliance no longer tastes or
smells of vinegar.
6
Clean the permanent filter (if used), the jug and the filter holder (see chapter 'Cleaning').
ordering accessories
To purchase accessories for this appliance, please visit our online shop at
www.shop.philips.com/service. If the online shop is not available in your country, go to your
Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If you have any difficulties obtaining accessories for your
appliance, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. You find its contact
details in the worldwide guarantee leaflet.
Environment
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Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but
hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment. (Fig. 20)
guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com/support or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.
You find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet. If there is no Consumer Care Centre
in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.
troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the 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 contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
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