Saeco Super-automatic espresso machine HD8966/08 HD8966/08 User Manual

Product codes
HD8966/08
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Saeco GranBaristo 
full automatic coff ee machine! 
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This user manual applies to HD8966. 
The machine is suitable for preparing espresso coff ees using 
whole coff ee beans, and it is supplied with a milk carafe so 
you can prepare your perfect Cappuccino or Latte Macchiato 
in a quick and easy way. In this user manual you will fi nd all 
the information you need to install, use, clean and descale 
your machine. 
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT..................................................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................4
Warning ....................................................................................................................................................4
Caution .....................................................................................................................................................6
Compliance with Standards  ......................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 8
Product Overview ......................................................................................................................................8
General Description ...................................................................................................................................9
PREPARING FOR USE .......................................................................................10
Machine Packaging .................................................................................................................................10
Machine Installation ...............................................................................................................................10
USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME ........................................................12
Language Selection.................................................................................................................................12
Automatic Rinse/Cleaning Cycle ..............................................................................................................13
Manual Rinse Cycle..................................................................................................................................14
Measuring and Programming Water Hardness ........................................................................................17
“INTENZA+” Water Filter Installation ......................................................................................................19
Replacing the “INTENZA+” Water Filter ...................................................................................................22
CHANGING COFFEE BEANS ...............................................................................23
Removing the Coff ee Bean Hopper ..........................................................................................................23
Inserting the Coff ee Bean Hopper ...........................................................................................................24
Coff ee Emptying Cycle .............................................................................................................................26
Profi le Selection ......................................................................................................................................28
ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................29
Coff ee Profi le ...........................................................................................................................................29
Enabling a New Profi le ............................................................................................................................29
Disabling a User Profi le ...........................................................................................................................30
Saeco Adapting System ...........................................................................................................................32
Adjusting the Ceramic Coff ee Grinder  .....................................................................................................32
Adjusting the Aroma (Coff ee Strength) ...................................................................................................33
Adjusting the Dispensing Spout ..............................................................................................................34
Adjusting the Coff ee Quantity  ................................................................................................................35
BREWING COFFEE ...........................................................................................36
Coff ee Brewing Using Coff ee Beans  ........................................................................................................36
Coff ee Brewing Using Pre-Ground Coff ee ................................................................................................37