Cleaning and maintenance
Note: Consult the table below for when and how to clean all detachable
parts of the machine. For more detailed information on how to clean the
brew group and how to descale the machine, read the corresponding
chapters below and visit the dedicated website www.philips.com/coffee-
care.
Cleaning table
Part description
When to clean How to clean
Brew group Weekly Remove the brew group and clean it under the tap
(see 'Cleaning the brew group under the tap').
Depending on the
type of usage
Lubricate the brew group (see 'Lubrication').
Monthly Clean the brew group with Philips/Saeco coffee oil
remover tablets. (see 'Cleaning the brew group with
coffee oil remover tablets')
Classic milk frother After the last usage of
the day
Rinse with fresh water and clean the steam wand with
a wet cloth (see 'After the last usage of the day ').
Drip tray As soon as the red
'drip tray full' indicator
pops up through the
drip tray.
Empty the drip tray and clean it under the tap.
Coffee grounds
container
When it suits you Empty the coffee grounds container and clean it
under the tap. Make sure the machine is switched on
while you empty and clean the coffee grounds
container.
Water tank When it suits you Clean it under the tap.
Pre-ground coffee
compartment/coffee
exit duct
Weekly Clean the top part with a spoon handle as shown
below.
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