[. . . ] Remove the mains plug from the wall socket: - if problems occur during making coffee; - before cleaning the appliance. Never use the appliance if the mains plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged. - Insert the mains plug into a mains outlet while keeping button AUTO depressed. [. . . ] - For large cups: take one full (heaped) measuring spoonful of ground coffee ("fast filter" type) for each cup. When the appliance is switched on automatically, the corresponding red pilot light will come on and the yellow light will go out (fig. Hotkeeping time - As long as the appliance is plugged in, the display will show the time of day reading (after you have set this). - Up to 4 large (or 6 small) cups of coffee: press button 3-4 k to make the corresponding red pilot light come on. More than 4 large (or 6 small) cups of coffee: press button 3-4 k to make the corresponding red pilot light go out (fig. Note: After setting the appliance to brewing a small quantity (red pilot light on), do not forget to reset this button if you want to make a larger quantity (red pilot light off). If this has been forgotten, the appliance may incorrectly indicate that it needs descaling. ) - You may press button EXTRA $ to adjust the hotplate temperature to your personal preference (fig. Press button ON/OFF if you want the coffee maker to start brewing rightaway. Press button AUTO if you want the coffee maker to switch on automatically at the set time (within 24 hrs) (fig. - However, when the coffee maker has finished brewing the time of day reading will be replaced by 2:00. 2 hours) is counted down: so the display will inform you how fresh your coffee is. After 0:01 the coffee maker switches off automatically and the normal time of day is displayed again. After about a minute of brewing the coffee maker will stop pumping hot water. The first amount of hot water then is allowed to act on the ground coffee (= "simmering"). The aromatic substances of the ground coffee are then better released, which considerably enhances the taste and flavour of the coffee. The automatic stop-valve ensures that no coffee will drip on to the hotplate if the jug is removed from the appliance for a moment during the brewing process or if the jug is removed after making coffee. Note: the drip-stop will only allow coffee to flow into the jug if the jug lid has been placed. [. . . ] - After descaling, let the appliance work twice more with only water to rinse away the vinegar and scale remainders. You can order a jug from your dealer or Philips Service Centre under type nr. Replacing the mains cord If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the special cord. [. . . ]