IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and/or injury to persons basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
DC 78 TC
DeLonghi thermal carafe 8 cup coffee maker
with digital timer
and auto shut-off
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug or coffee maker in
water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to authorized service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by manufacturer
may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always plug cord into the wall outlet before turning on any controls. To
disconnect turn power control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Always use cold water to make coffee. Warm water or other liquids could
cause damage to the coffee maker.
13. Scalding may occur if the cover is lifted of removed during the brewing
cycle.
14. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
WARNING – To avoid damage of, or injury from carafe
follow these precautions:
Never use the carafe on a range top or in a microwave oven.
Do not allow liquid to evaporate from carafe. Do not heat carafe.
Discard carafe if damaged in any manner, or a carafe having a loose or
weakened handle. A chip or crack could result in breakage or
