[. . . ] If a used pod has been left in the coffee machine and you have not used the machine for some time, flush the machine before you use it again (see 'Preparing the machine for use'). A Water reservoir B Lid of water reservoir C 1-cup pod holder D 2-cup pod holder E Coffee outflow unit F Cover of coffee outlow unit G Drip tray H Cup tray I Water distribution plate J Sealing ring Read these instructions for use carefully before using the machine and save them for future reference. Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of the machine corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the machine. If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. [. . . ] Press the button indicating the number of cups of SENSEO\ coffee you want to brew. - ° for one cup - °° for two cups The SENSEO\ coffee machine starts brewing. - You can interrupt the brewing process at any time by pressing the on/off button I. If you switch the machine back on after having interrupted the brewing process, the machine will not complete the interrupted brewing cycle. Do not remove the water reservoir during a brewing cycle, as this will cause the machine to draw in air. If the cups are only half full when the machine stops brewing, there was not enough water left in the water reservoir to brew two cups. To obtain two full cups, fill the water reservoir and press button ° for one cup. Remove the coffee pod(s) after use by lifting the pod holder out of the machine and emptying it. Be careful when doing this, for there may still be some water/coffee on the coffee pod(s). By rinsing the pod holders and the coffee outflow unit regularly, you will make sure that the coffee always tastes optimally. If you intend to make another cup of SENSEO\ coffee later, just leave the coffee machine switched on. You can disassemble the coffee outflow unit for more thorough cleaning!Clean the coffee outflow unit, the pod holders and the drip tray in hot water, if necessary with some washing-up liquid, or in the dishwasher. Hold the cup tray in your hand while cleaning it with hot water, if necessary with some washing-up liquid. To clean the cup tray, always remove it from the machine, as it might prove sharp when handled incorrectly. Clean the pod holders in hot water, if necessary with some washing-up liquid, or in the dishwasher. If this is the case, unclog the sieve by rinsing the pod holder under a running tap. Clean the water reservoir in hot water, if necessary with some washing-up liquid. The cover of the water reservoir can be removed to allow thorough cleaning of the inside. If you are using a washing-up brush, be careful not to damage the valve in the bottom of the water reservoir. Rinse the parts with fresh water after cleaning and put them back into the machine. Be careful when you do this; make sure that the rubber sealing ring does not get stuck under the edge of the water distribution plate. [. . . ] If problems continue to occur, contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country. If this is the case, unclog the sieve by rinsing the pod holder under a running tap. check if a used coffee pod is sticking to the water distribution plate. Make sure that: you have used the correct number of pods and have pressed the right button. [. . . ]