| coffee m aker   flavor select   HD7606 / HD7610 / HD7612   Table of Contents   SPECIAL INSTRUCTIO NS   The Coffee Maker has a short cord to reduce the hazards   of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.   An extension cord may be used if the rating is equal to or   greater than the rating of the Coffee Maker. Use an   extension cord rated 13 amperes or greater. Care must   be taken to arrange extension cord so that it will not   drape over countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled   on by children or tripped over unintentionally.   Features   2 3 Important   Preparing the Appliance for Use 3-4   Using the Anti-Chlorine Filter   Brewing Coffee   Cleaning   4-5   6-8   8-9   9 Operating the Coffee Maker and another appliance at the   same time from the same electrical circuit could cause an   electrical overload condition,which would blow the fuse   or trip the circuit breaker.   Descaling   Glass Carafe Safety Precautions 9-10   For Assistance   Warranty   10   SPECIAL PO LARIZED PLUG   INSTRUCTIO NS   Back Cover   This Philips Coffee Maker has a polarized plug for an   added safety feature.   • Plug will fit into polarized outlet only one way.   • If plug does not properly fit outlet at first, reverse it.   • If plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.   DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT   THIS SAFETY FEATURE   WARNING   • To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to property as   a result of overflow, be sure that the carafe is centered   under the brew basket during the brewing cycle.   • Brewed coffee and grounds,in brew basket and carafe, are   very hot. Handle with care to avoid scalding.   • If brew basket overflows,or if brew basket fails to drain   into coffee pot during brewing cycle, do not open or   handle basket. Unplug Coffee Maker, and wait for contents   to cool before handling.   • Do not remove any part of Coffee Maker, other than   carafe for up to 30 seconds to Pause & Pour during the   brew cycle as scalding could occur.   2 3 Features   Im portant:   Model HD7612   Lid   Model HD7612 only:   ◗ Do not disassemble the thermal carafe.   ◗ To prevent water from entering the thermal   carafe housing:   Reservoir   - Never immerse or submerge Thermos carafe in water or   any other liquid.   - Always place carafe in a normal (i.e. upright) position.   Flavor   Selector   ◗ If you have made coffee and wish to make some more   immediately, allow the appliance to cool down for about   3 minutes.You may then fill the water reservoir again.   ◗ During brewing, the lower section of the appliance and the   underside of the Thermos carafe will become hot.   Power Control   On/Off   (1) / (0)   Pilot Light   Model HD7610 only:   ◗ Model HD7610 features automatic switch-on at a preset time. In   Thermos Carafe   order for this feature to operate correctly, the time of the day and   the automatic switch-on time must be set and the AUTO-mode   must be selected. (The corresponding yellow light will illuminate.)   But it is also possible to start brewing immediately by pressing the   button. (The corresponding green pilot light will illuminate.)   Dual Power System   Features:   Two heating elements   for optimal brewing   time   Preparing the Appliance for Use   1 2 3 Plug cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.   You can store excess cord at the back of the appliance.   Before first use, wash carafe and brew basket, then fill the   water reservoir with water and put the glass or Thermos   carafe (with closed lid) in place. Run one full carafe of clean   water through a complete cycle to remove any impurities that   might affect the taste of the coffee.   Glass Carafe   (For Models   HD7610 & HD7606)   4 Switch the appliance on by pressing the (1) button.   The pilot light goes on.   HD7610 Control Panel   HD7606 Control Panel   Flavor Selector   Flavor   Selector   Let the appliance run until the water reservoir is completely empty.   Pilot Light   Power   Control   On/Off   (1) / (0)   5 Switch the appliance off by pressing the Power Control to   "OFF" (0) position when cycle is completed.   Pilot Light   HD7612 only: The appliance will switch itself off automatically   directly after brewing.   Power   Control   On/Off   (1) / (0)   Minutes   Auto Button   Digital Clock Display /   Coffee Freshness Indicator   Hour   4 5 6 Discard hot water from carafe.   Let the appliance cool down for at least 3 minutes before you start   brewing coffee.   1 2 3 Remove the plastic packaging and rinse the (new) water filter   well with fresh tap water.   HD7610 only: Setting the Clock   1 When you plug the cord into the electrical outlet, the word   'SET' appears in the display.   Place the filter into the lower part of the special cassette.   2 To set the clock: press the 'H' button.   The display will show 0:00 and the first digit (the hour indication)   will be blinking.   Close the 2 sections of the cassette together.   3 Adjust the blinking digit by pressing the 'H' button again.   To advance the hours quickly, keep the button pressed in until you   have almost reached the correct hour. Then release the button and   set the exact hour by pressing the button briefly until the display   shows the correct hour.   4 5 Place the cassette with the filter into the water reservoir of   the Coffee Maker.   P.M. hours are indicated by a " " mark in the display window.   Slide the indicator to the number which corresponds with the   month (January = 1, February = 2, etc.)   4 Set the minutes by pressing the 'M' button.   This is a reminder of when you installed the filter, so it can be replaced   at the correct time. It is recommended to change the filter after   3 months.   Proceed in the same way as for setting the hours, but now use the 'M'   button instead of the 'H' button.   NOTE: After a power outage of more than 1 minute, you will   Never use the filter longer than 6 months.   have to set the clock again.   6 For coffee making pour the water into the water reservoir   via the filter cassette opening.   Using the Anti-Chlorine Filter   • Rinse the filter well with water if the Coffee Maker has not been   used for a couple of days.   • This coffee maker features an Anti-Chlorine water filter. It helps   remove the smell and taste of chlorine from the water. Organic   particles, which cause a dusty taste, are also removed.The filter is   based on plant material and contains mineral silver salt, which helps   prevent the growth of bacteria.   • Replace the filter if it is not used for a longer period.   • When replacing the anti-chlorine filter, DO NOT discard special   cassette. Only the anti-chlorine filter is replaceable.   7 Remove the filter before descaling the Coffee Maker.   Only use the anti-chlorine water filter in a Philips Coffee Maker.   The filter cannot change unhygienic water into drinking water.   6 7 Brewing Coffee   HD7612: Flavor Select   1 Place a paper filter (type 1x4 or no.4) in the brew basket.   • To the left for a smooth, rich flavor.   • To the right for a full, robust flavor.   The lid of the Thermos carafe should be closed.The coffee will   pour through the hole in the lid.   Do not forget to fold the sealed edges of the filter.   CAUTIO N:   To prevent overflow of brew basket, which could cause scalds and/or   property damage, always use a paper filter when brewing coffee and   clean the basket and basket drain hole after each use.   6 Turn the appliance on by pressing the Power Control   button (1) to "ON" position .   2 Fill the water reservoir with cold water and put the glass   or Thermos carafe in place.   • HD7610 only: press   to turn coffee maker on or use the timer   (see below).   7 The Pause & Pour system allows you to pour a cup of coffee   while coffee’s still brewing. Simply remove the carafe and   pour coffee into a cup, then replace carafe into unit.   CAUTIO N:   • The level indicat ions on the left apply to large cups (8 oz.).   • The level indications on the right apply to small cups (5.5 oz.).   Do not remove carafe for more than 30 seconds during the brewing   process, so that brew basket does not overflow.   3 Put only regular grind or automatic drip grind coffee   in the filter.   8 Switch the appliance off by turning the Power Control Button   to "OFF" (0) position after each use.   For large cups: use one full measuring spoon of ground coffee   for each cup.   HD7610 and HD7606:   For small cups: use one level measuring spoon of ground coffee   for each cup.   If you have not switched off the appliance, it will switch off   automatically after two hours.   IMPO RTANT:   HD7612 only: The appliance will switch off automatically   directly after use.   Be careful not to spill coffee grounds between the filter   and brew basket. Do not use coffee that has been ground too fine   as this could cause brew basket to overflow.   • After coffee has brewed, allow coffee grinds to cool, then remove   the paper filter and throw it away.   4 Close the lid.   Let the appliance cool down for at least 3 minutes before you start   brewing coffee again.   HD7610 & HD7606:   5 You can select the strength and amount of coffee by turning   the Flavor Selector Switch to desired position:   9 HD 7612 only: to pour coffee with the Thermos carafe, put   your thumb on the thumbhold and turn it into the direction   of the spout.   • Gold   • Gold   • Mocha   • Mocha   for less than half a carafe of mild coffee   for more than half a carafe of mild coffee   for more than half a carafe of robust coffee   for less than half a carafe of robust coffee   • DO NOT reheat coffee by passing it through the Coffee Maker   brewing process again.   • Avoid areas of the Coffee Maker which may become hot or emit   steam while the Coffee Maker is on.   • Do not store the Coffee Maker until the warming plate has cooled.   8 9 HD7610 only: switching the appliance on by setting the timer   HD7612 only:   Wash the inside of the Thermos carafe using a soft brush, hot water   and detergent.   1 Press the 'AUTO' button to set the timer.   The yellow pilot light will go on.   After cleaning, rinse the Thermos carafe with fresh hot water.   Do not clean in a dishwasher or submerge or immerse in water.   TIP: to remove any stubborn brown deposit, just put a spoonful of   baking soda with hot water into the carafe. Allow it to act for some   time. After this, you can easily wipe the deposit away with the brush.   2 Press the 'H' (Hour) button or the 'M' (Minute) button to   set the desired brew start time.   The corresponding digits will start blinking.   3 Adjust the blinking digits forward by pressing the 'H' or   the 'M' button again.   Descaling   Regular descaling will prolong the life of your appliance and will   guarantee optimal brewing results for a long time.   A few seconds after you have finished setting the timer, the digits will   stop blinking and the normal time will reappear.   In case of normal use:   • 2 or 3 times a year if you are using soft water.   • 4 to 5 times a year if you are using hard water.   You can always check whether you have set the timer correctly by   pressing the 'AUTO' button.   The yellow pilot light goes on and the appliance will start brewing   coffee at the preset time.   1 Fill the water reservoir with white vinegar. Do not put a   filter or coffee in the brew basket.   4 The next time you want the Coffee Maker to switch on   automatically at the preset time, press the 'AUTO' button.   2 Let the appliance complete two runs. Do not pour hot   vinegar back into the water reservoir. Allow it to cool first.   After the second run, discard vinegar.   NOTE: After a power outage of more than 1 minute, you will   have to set the clock and the timer again.   3 4 Complete two more flushing cycles with clean water to   rinse away all vinegar residues.   HD7610 only: Coffee freshness indicator   Clean the separate parts.   The display will alternately show the normal time and the   time that has elapsed since the brewing cycle was started   (preceded by the letter F), to monitor brewed coffee’s freshness.   Glass Carafe Safety Precautions   There is potential danger for personal injury if you fail to read and   follow these safety precautions.   Glass is fragile and can break which could result in personal injury.   • Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or   weakened handle.   • This carafe is designed to be used only on the keep-hot plate of   Cleaning   1 2 Unplug cord from electrical outlet.   your Coffee Maker. Do not use on a gas or electric rangetop, or in a   microwave or conventional oven.   • To avoid breakage, handle carafe with care.Avoid impact. Glass will   break as a result of impact. Use care when filling with water to avoid   hitting faucet.   Clean the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.   Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.   • Do not place hot carafe on a cool or wet surface. Allow to cool   before washing or adding liquids.   3 Clean the carafe and the brew basket in hot soapy water   or in the dishwasher.   10   • Do not set empty carafe on a hot heating surface.   • Do not clean carafe with steel wool pads, abrasive cleanser or any   other materials that may scratch.   • Do not place hands inside carafe.When handling, be careful if   wearing any hand jewelry, especially diamond rings. Jewelry can   scratch the glass, which increases possibility of breakage.   • Do not bump, scratch, or boil dry the carafe.   • Discard carafe if it is cracked, scratched, or heated while empty for   an extended period of time.   • To avoid accidents, do not pour in the direction of people.   • If stirring in the carafe, use only wooden, plastic, or rubber utensils.   Do not use metal utensils.   • Follow the above safety precautions carefully to avoid serious burn   injuries, which may result if breakage occurs while carafe holds   heated liquids.   For assistance   For assistance call toll free:   1-800-243-7884   FULL O NE YEARWARRANTY   Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new   Philips product,model HD7606,HD7610,or HD7612,(except cord and   glassThermos carafe),against defects in materials or workmanship for a   period of one year from the date of purchase.   IMPO RTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting   from accident,misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable car e, the affixing   of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or   subjecting the product to any but the specified voltage.*   PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATIO N   W ILL NOT PAY FOR UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OF ANY   TYPE.   NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL,   INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.   In order to address warranty issues,simply take or ship the product   back to the retail location where it was purchased.   * Read enclosed instructions carefully.   Manufactured for:   Norelco Consumer Products Company   A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation   1010 Washington Blvd.,Stamford,CT 06912-0015   For Assistance call 1-800-243-7884   MADE IN HO LLAND.   This symbol on the product’s nameplate means   it is listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories,Inc.   PHILIPSand Philips Shield are Registered Trademarks of Koninklijke   Philips Electronics N.V.   © 2000 Philips Electronics North America Corporation.   All Rights Reser ved.   4222.001.9290.1   |