Philips SM7685 User manual - Page 18

18 English Part description When to clean How to clean Drip tray Empty the drip tray every day or as soon as the red 'drip tray full' indicator pops up through the drip tray (Fig. 30). Remove the drip tray and rinse it under the tap with some washing-up liquid. Coffee grounds container Empty the coffee grounds container when prompted by the machine. Clean it weekly. Remove the coffee grounds container while the machine is switched on and rinse it under the tap with some washing-up liquid. Water tank Weekly Rinse the water tank under the tap Coffee funnel Check the coffee funnel weekly to see if it is clogged. Unplug the machine and remove the brew group. Open the lid of the pre-ground coffee compartment and insert the spoon handle into the coffee funnel. Move the handle up and down until the clogged ground coffee falls down (Fig. 31). Go to www.saeco.com.care for detailed video instructions. Tip: There is a cleaning calender on the last page of this user manual. Write down the dates on which you have performed a cleaning action. Cleaning the brew group Regular cleaning of the brew group prevents coffee residues from clogging up the internal circuits. Visit www.saeco.com/care for support videos on how to remove, insert and clean the brew group. Cleaning the brew group under the tap 1 Open the service door and remove the brew group (see 'Removing the brew group from the machine'). 2 Rinse the brew group thoroughly with water. Carefully clean the upper filter (Fig. 32). 3 Let the brew group air-dry before you place it back. Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to prevent fibers from collecting inside the brew group. Cleaning the brew group with the coffee oil remover tablets Only use Philips coffee oil remover tablets. Tap the Clean icon and select 'Brew group clean'. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Visit www.saeco.com/care for detailed video instructions. Lubricating the brew group Lubricate the brew group regularly to ensure that the moving parts continue to move smoothly. 1 Apply a thin layer of grease around the shaft in the bottom of the brew group (Fig. 33). 2 Apply a thin layer of grease to the rails on both sides (Fig. 34).