Chemex 1000840, Instruction Brochure

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to prevent the risk
of fire, electric shock, burns, or other injuries or damages.
• Read all operating and safety instructions carefully.
• Ensure that the voltage in your home corresponds with the voltage indicated on the appliance.
• Always place and operate the appliance on a flat surface.
• The appliance must only be plugged into a socket with safety ground.
• DO NOT TOUCH THE APPLIANCE’S HOT SURFACES; WARMING PLATE & SPRAY HEAD.
• Do not open the water tank lid while brewing or during the first minute after brewing stops to avoid
scalding.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, or appliance in any liquid.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not operate the appliance with a damaged power cord or power plug, or operate it after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Visit www.chemexcoffeemaker.com or call 800.243.6933 to arrange for examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not use accessory attachments not recommended by Chemex as they may result in fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors or in a damp area.
• Keep the unit away from flammable materials at all times.
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• To disconnect the appliance, turn switch OFF, then remove the power plug from the power supply.
• Do not use this appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.
• Do not operate the appliance without water.
• Do not use hot water for brewing. Only fresh cold water should be used to fill the water tank.
• Never put anything in the water tank except clean cold water.
• Never put a hand, finger or any object in the water tank.
• Never put a hand, finger or any object on the heating surface.
• Do not remove the Chemex brewer during brewing cycle – risk of scald!
• Always grasp the brewer only by the wooden collar.
• Switch off the warming plate if the Chemex brewer is removed after brewing.
• The warming plate is subject to residual heat after use.
• Never try to drink or taste directly from the brewer; always pour into a cup or mug before drinking or
tasting.
• Always take a small sip of coffee from a mug or cup first to test the temperature as coffee can be quite
hot when first brewed.
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