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function of the appliance.
• Make sure that the porta filter is firmly inserted before use in the group
head. Never remove the porta filter during operation.
• Store packaging material out of reach of children.
• Do not operate with carbonated water, but only in soft water (up to 4 °
dH = German hardness).
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applica-
tions such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.
Important Safeguards for all Electrical Appliances
The appliance is heated electrically. Place the appliance near a suitable wall
power socket to connect the appliance directly to a protected mains power
supply with protective conductor (earth/ground) connected properly. Ensure
that the voltage rating of your mains power supply corresponds to the vol-
tage requirements of the appliance (220 - 240 V, 50 Hz, AC, rated for at
least 8 A).
The installation of a residual current operated circuit breaker (r.c.c.b.) with a
maximum rated residual operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electri-
cal circuit is strongly recommended. If in doubt, contact your electrician for
further information. In various foreign countries, the specifications for power
supplies are subject to incompatible norms. Therefore it is possible that power
supplies in foreign countries do not meet the requirements for safe operation
of the appliance. Thus, before operating the appliance abroad, ensure that
safe operation is possible.
• Do not use any extension cords or multisocket outlets.
• Always handle the power cord with care. Always completely unwind the
power cord before use. Do not place the appliance on a power cord.
Power cords may never be knotted, twisted, pulled, strained or squee-