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nents are rendered harmless to prevent children from hurting themselves when
playing with the apparatus.
• Do not leave the cleaning pin within reach of children and put it in a safe place:
danger of swallowing and injury.
Danger due to electricity
• Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, make sure that the voltage
indicated on the plate on the bottom of the machine corresponds to the local
mains voltage.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one
way.If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, revers the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
• The use of extension leads, which have not been authorised by the appliance
manufacturer, may cause damage and accidents.
• Before filling the tank with water, remember to always disconnect the appliance
at the socket.
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If the electric cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its Technical
Assistance Service, or in any case by a person with similar qualifications.
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Never let the live parts come into contact with water: this may cause a short circuit!
• Unplug before any cleaning or maintenance operations.
• DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
• Unplug the appliance from the electricity supply immediately in the case of faults,
defects or suspected defects after dropping. Never operate the appliance if de-
fective. REPAIRS MAY ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY AUTHORIZED ASSIST
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ANCE SERVICE CENTRES. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for
any damage caused by incorrect repair work.
Danger of damage originating from other causes
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not drape cord over the counter top or table top
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
• Do not lift the appliance by grasping its water tank, but only by grasping its body.
• Choose a sufficiently well lit and clean environment, with an easily accessible
electric socket.
• Avoid putting excessive quantities of water into the tank.
• The appliance is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible sign
of damage or if it is leaking. To prevent any accident, all repairs, including the
replacement of the power cord, must be carried out by an Authorised Service
Centre or, in any case, by qualified personnel.
• Do not use the appliance if the power cord appears to be damaged, with parts
showing burns, etc.; an authorised Espressione service centre must repair and
replace the power cable, under penalty of the warranty being forfeited.
