Philips EP4346

Daily, or sooner: Or when the red indicator rises

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   Empty the tray and grounds

   Remove and empty the drip tray. With the machine on, also empty the grounds container every time the tray is removed.

   

   
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   Refit after the counter resets

   Wait at least five seconds before returning the grounds container and tray.

Keep the water fresh between the separate weekly tank rinses.

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   Use fresh water

   Use the tank's water within one to two days. Empty and refill with fresh drinking water. If the machine has stood unused for three days or longer, empty the tank, rinse it thoroughly and refill before making a drink.

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   Remove the brew group

   Switch off the machine. Remove the water tank and open the service door. Press PUSH and pull the brew group out by its grip.

   

   

   

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   Check for a blockage

   Check whether ground coffee has clogged the compartment.

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   Clear only if blocked

   Switch off and unplug the machine. Remove the water tank, open the service door, press PUSH and pull out the brew group. Open the ground-coffee compartment lid and move a spoon handle up and down until the compacted coffee falls through.

   

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   Remove and wash

   Remove and empty the container while the machine is on. Wash it under the tap with washing-up liquid, or in the dishwasher. Keep the separate front panel out of the dishwasher.

   

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   Wash the tray

   Remove the tray and wash it under the tap with washing-up liquid, or in the dishwasher. Keep the separate grounds-container front panel out of the dishwasher.

   

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   Rinse the tank

   Rinse the water tank under the tap. Keep it out of the dishwasher.

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   Wipe gently

   Use a non-abrasive cloth to clean the machine front.

This removes coffee oils separately from the weekly water rinse.

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   Start the tablet program

   Use only Philips coffee-oil-removal tablets. Tap Clean, select Brew group clean with the arrows, then press OK. Follow the display instructions through the complete program.

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   Remove the brew group

   Switch off the machine. Remove the water tank and open the service door. Press PUSH and pull the brew group out by its grip.

   

   

   

Every 3 months, or sooner: Or at 0% or a replacement prompt

Only applies while you use an AquaClean filter.

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   Remove the used filter

   If you use AquaClean, replace it at least every three months or earlier at 0% or a replacement prompt. The filter reaches 0% after 95 litres. A 10% message means buy a replacement. If the indicator has disappeared, descale before fitting a new filter.

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   Open activation

   Tap Clean, select AquaClean with the arrows and press OK. Press OK again on the activation screen and follow the display.

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   Choose quick cleaning or full washing

   After each use, use either the attached quick-clean program or the full washing method below.

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   Quick-clean while attached

   Put a cup under LatteGo. Tap Clean, select Quick milk clean with the arrows, press OK and follow the display. Afterwards, store LatteGo with any remaining milk in the fridge.

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   Or take apart and wash

   Remove LatteGo and discard remaining milk. Press the release button and separate the container from its frame. Wash both parts in the dishwasher or with lukewarm water and washing-up liquid. Let washed parts dry before assembly.

   

   

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   Empty with the machine on

   Remove and empty the grounds container while the machine is on. Also empty it whenever you remove the drip tray, even if only a few pucks are inside.

   

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   Start descaling

   Tap Clean and select Descaling. Follow the display. Remove LatteGo if attached. Empty and refit the drip tray and grounds container.

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   Fill with the solution

   Empty the water tank and remove AquaClean if fitted. Pour in the whole bottle of Philips descaler, then add water to the Calc/Clean mark and refit the tank.

   

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   Let the grinder run

   After the first 100–150 cups, adjust only if needed. Put a cup under the coffee spout, open the hopper lid, select Espresso and press start/stop.

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   Turn one notch while grinding

   While the grinder is running, press down the knob and turn it one notch. A lower setting is finer and stronger; a higher setting is coarser. Brew two to three drinks to assess the change.

   

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   Refresh the water

   If unused for three days or longer, empty and thoroughly rinse the tank, then fill with fresh drinking water.

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   Check AquaClean before use

   If fitted, prepare the filter for use again before refitting: shake about five seconds and immerse upside down in cold water, shaking and pressing for 30 seconds. Replace it if three months old, at 0% or when replacement is requested. Preparing an existing filter does not restart its replacement age.

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   Flush with hot water