i have one of those back at my home. i love it to bits. i just need someone to tune it perfectly. i have used it in factory settings for the last 3 or 4 years.
Do you know if the Philips 3100 machine is identical to the Saeco Incanto HD8917/48 aside from the stainless steel body? The Incanto and 3100 seems to be exactly the same machine with the same functionality but with different bodies.
To me the seem pretty much the same, except for bodies. The only thing else I noticed is that the Philips has a coffee function and the Saeco an espresso lingo. I don’t think that matters anyways because you can program the amount of water in you drink, so it’s just the default. Philips also owns Saeco which makes me think that everything inside is the same.
Thanks a lot for the video it answered all my concerns. I read that you empty the waste water twice a week, but are you a light or heavy user? I mean you mentioned a daughter and a wife so let’s say what 3-5 usages per day? I’m asking because we’re a family of 6 coffee addicts and four of us won’t care to empty the waste. Meaning I really need to know if they’ll make a mess by not doing it if I’m busy or haven’t for too long.
I’m now using it about 5 times a day being at home a lot so now dumping the water every second day or so. It’s located fairly close to my sink so not a big deal for me.
@@BankStreetBrewery Thanks. Think I found it somewhere in the catalog saying 15 servings fills the Drip tray. Can't recall if it was the 3100 or 3200 series.
You probably want to clean it frequently. If you leave it too long, you will find mold build up on the spent coffee pucks. I live by myself, and on an average day, I do 3-4 drinks and I make a point to clean it at least once every 3 days. The drain pan collects all sorts of discharge, from rinse to over-pressured shots (if the grinds is too fine). You will find the inner of the machine is a high humidity area, so it's a good idea to clean it out often. I have owned several different brands of superauto machines, and they all have the same issue. I have gone from expensive manual machines to these automatics and it's very misleading to think you clean less with these superautos... You actually clean it more than regular manual machines except you delay and accumulate the cleaning job. Descale solution or other upkeeps are not cheap either. The milk container needs to be cleaned and has its own cleaning tablets to break down the protein in milk. These are nice machines but when my machine breaks down, I will go back to the manual machine...
_W_ Fair enough. I’ve been using it for three months now and descaled it 3 times already. Think we’re making 6 drinks per day and you’re right the drain pan needs to be taken care of. Anyway on monthly basis, I descale and clean the brew group to maintain the machine. No major issues until now
Hi! Thanks to this video I bought one as well. I was wondering if it's normal to see water in the drip tray after you make a cup of coffee? I thought it's used for catching overflow from cups, but it seems to be catching leaks from within the machine.
It sounds like the machine cleans itself after each cup and when you turn it off and on. It always more water than I expect to see. I don’t think it’s a leak but maybe ask Philips to be sure.
Yes it's normal. All (or most) machines do this. It's removing water from the brew head which allows the coffee Puck to be easily removed. If it doesn't do this the coffee puck will be watery.
I’ve only tried cows milk and egg nog so far. Both worked but the eggnog frothed slightly less and was a little cooler, but I still enjoyed the eggnog latte. I assume the other milks would work OK but haven’t tried any yet. I’ve had the machine for 2 months now and am very happy so far.
You can use any type of milk in that container and I have tried ALL of them. Cow milk froth the best and westernized soy milks also froth OK because of the thickener and emulsifier - more natural soy milk from Asia grocery stores don't froth well. Almond, rice, cashew and other plant-based milk don't froth well and they separate and result in this really unappetizing look when mixed with the shots.
@@gk77ful "Philips is known for quality products that last longer than any other company" in the world of Super Automatics, they are not as reliable as some of the other models/brands made and not as consistent with quality of the coffee
Hi, I got the new Incanto and its time to change the Aqua Clean filter. The machine was working just fine this morning, I brewed my morning coffee as usual. I followed the steps both the the new filter box and on the coffee maker. Now it doesn't dispense any water nor warming up, not coffee or hot water . Any ideas guys???
Not sure what the problem is but when I got my machine I was having an issue with water coming out. It seemed like something was clogged or the filter was causing issues. I returned it for a new one and I’ve never had an issue since.
Looks like the coffee function is more of a lungo espresso hey? Definately not more then 4 ounces and I dont know of any North Americans that drink a coffee that small. That's too bad because the more volume you pass through a puck the more it picks up the bitterness. A true americano is adding hot water after to the espresso instead of passing all the water through the puck.
Yeah, when you select coffee it all flows through the puck, although it isn’t too bitter for me with the Kirkland beans I use. You can make a true americano though: push for an espresso shot then move the cup over slightly and fill with the hot water tap.
So weird. That “cappuccino” is not a cappuccino, it’s a latte macchiato. Milk first and espresso on top is latte macchiato, espresso shot first and frothy milk on top is a cappuccino. So bad for a 500$ item.
I think that even the expensive ones do it that way. You can always manually pull the espresso then hit the frothed milk, so not sure why the automatic setting has it this way.
i have one of those back at my home. i love it to bits. i just need someone to tune it perfectly. i have used it in factory settings for the last 3 or 4 years.
How to use the pre-grinded coffee and bypass the grinder please (by putting the pre-grinded coffee in the circle on top, with the transparent cover)?
Can you show me how to use the coffee oil remove tablets please?
I posted a video showing this
Do you know if the Philips 3100 machine is identical to the Saeco Incanto HD8917/48 aside from the stainless steel body? The Incanto and 3100 seems to be exactly the same machine with the same functionality but with different bodies.
To me the seem pretty much the same, except for bodies. The only thing else I noticed is that the Philips has a coffee function and the Saeco an espresso lingo. I don’t think that matters anyways because you can program the amount of water in you drink, so it’s just the default. Philips also owns Saeco which makes me think that everything inside is the same.
how do you know ,how can you tell
@@MonelloSavutano you can look up replacement part diagram, same internals I was told, different shell, options, etc
Overseas this machine is branded as Philips/Saeco
I have an older Saeco Odea Giro (6 yrs old?) and it looks like the brew group is identical.
Thanks a lot for the video it answered all my concerns. I read that you empty the waste water twice a week, but are you a light or heavy user? I mean you mentioned a daughter and a wife so let’s say what 3-5 usages per day? I’m asking because we’re a family of 6 coffee addicts and four of us won’t care to empty the waste. Meaning I really need to know if they’ll make a mess by not doing it if I’m busy or haven’t for too long.
I’m now using it about 5 times a day being at home a lot so now dumping the water every second day or so. It’s located fairly close to my sink so not a big deal for me.
@@BankStreetBrewery Thanks. Think I found it somewhere in the catalog saying 15 servings fills the Drip tray. Can't recall if it was the 3100 or 3200 series.
You probably want to clean it frequently. If you leave it too long, you will find mold build up on the spent coffee pucks. I live by myself, and on an average day, I do 3-4 drinks and I make a point to clean it at least once every 3 days. The drain pan collects all sorts of discharge, from rinse to over-pressured shots (if the grinds is too fine). You will find the inner of the machine is a high humidity area, so it's a good idea to clean it out often. I have owned several different brands of superauto machines, and they all have the same issue. I have gone from expensive manual machines to these automatics and it's very misleading to think you clean less with these superautos... You actually clean it more than regular manual machines except you delay and accumulate the cleaning job. Descale solution or other upkeeps are not cheap either. The milk container needs to be cleaned and has its own cleaning tablets to break down the protein in milk. These are nice machines but when my machine breaks down, I will go back to the manual machine...
_W_ Fair enough. I’ve been using it for three months now and descaled it 3 times already. Think we’re making 6 drinks per day and you’re right the drain pan needs to be taken care of.
Anyway on monthly basis, I descale and clean the brew group to maintain the machine. No major issues until now
@@barcataz Good to know. If you can train your family on how to make drinks :) a manual machine will probably save money in a long run.
Hi! Thanks to this video I bought one as well. I was wondering if it's normal to see water in the drip tray after you make a cup of coffee? I thought it's used for catching overflow from cups, but it seems to be catching leaks from within the machine.
It sounds like the machine cleans itself after each cup and when you turn it off and on. It always more water than I expect to see. I don’t think it’s a leak but maybe ask Philips to be sure.
Yes it's normal. All (or most) machines do this. It's removing water from the brew head which allows the coffee Puck to be easily removed. If it doesn't do this the coffee puck will be watery.
I have a quick question does it have the following safety approvals CE,CL,UL ?
It has the CSA safety approval, from my understanding is the universal approval.
Have you tried different milk options? Like almond milk, cashew or oat milk?
When did you buy this machine? How’s it working so far?
I’ve only tried cows milk and egg nog so far. Both worked but the eggnog frothed slightly less and was a little cooler, but I still enjoyed the eggnog latte. I assume the other milks would work OK but haven’t tried any yet.
I’ve had the machine for 2 months now and am very happy so far.
@@BankStreetBrewery I'm sure it will last very long. Philips is known for quality products that last longer than any other company.
You can use any type of milk in that container and I have tried ALL of them. Cow milk froth the best and westernized soy milks also froth OK because of the thickener and emulsifier - more natural soy milk from Asia grocery stores don't froth well. Almond, rice, cashew and other plant-based milk don't froth well and they separate and result in this really unappetizing look when mixed with the shots.
Recommended w all automatic machines to use 1% milk and stay away from flavoured beans
@@gk77ful "Philips is known for quality products that last longer than any other company" in the world of Super Automatics, they are not as reliable as some of the other models/brands made and not as consistent with quality of the coffee
Hi, I got the new Incanto and its time to change the Aqua Clean filter. The machine was working just fine this morning, I brewed my morning coffee as usual. I followed the steps both the the new filter box and on the coffee maker. Now it doesn't dispense any water nor warming up, not coffee or hot water . Any ideas guys???
Not sure what the problem is but when I got my machine I was having an issue with water coming out. It seemed like something was clogged or the filter was causing issues. I returned it for a new one and I’ve never had an issue since.
That water in the tray, it was for 3 coffee ? is it a problem or not so much ?
I’m not sure how many coffees you make before it fills up, but I probably dump it about twice a week. Not an issue at all.
Looks like the coffee function is more of a lungo espresso hey? Definately not more then 4 ounces and I dont know of any North Americans that drink a coffee that small. That's too bad because the more volume you pass through a puck the more it picks up the bitterness. A true americano is adding hot water after to the espresso instead of passing all the water through the puck.
Yeah, when you select coffee it all flows through the puck, although it isn’t too bitter for me with the Kirkland beans I use. You can make a true americano though: push for an espresso shot then move the cup over slightly and fill with the hot water tap.
How do you make just frothed milk? Is it possible?
Yes, I use it all the time. You just select menu, drinks, then frothed milk. Doesn’t use the brewing unit at all.
hi i am getting error start calc clean on philips 3100
I think that means that the machine recommends to do a descaling. You can always call the Philips hotline to double check
Please link to buy
3100 is old model, the 3200 Latte Go has replaced it and is a better machine and Philips is launching the 5400 shortly to market
So weird. That “cappuccino” is not a cappuccino, it’s a latte macchiato. Milk first and espresso on top is latte macchiato, espresso shot first and frothy milk on top is a cappuccino. So bad for a 500$ item.
I think that even the expensive ones do it that way. You can always manually pull the espresso then hit the frothed milk, so not sure why the automatic setting has it this way.
You can do it manually as well I assume? I am looking at the 3200 Latte Go for our son and a Miele 6350 for ourselves or an ENA 8 Jura