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table or counter top. Do not pull the cord to
unplug the appliance and do not touch it with
wet hands.
•
Do not drag or carry the machine by holding
its cord.
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Make sure the cord does not hang over
the edge of a table or counter top because
children could pull it or accidentally stumble
on it and get injured.
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Do not use the appliance if the cord or plug
looks damaged, after the machine has
malfunctioned or if any damage has occurred.
Take the appliance to an authorised Service
Centre to have it checked or repaired or to
make sure it is working properly.
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Do not use extension cords or multiple
outlets. In case of fire use carbon-dioxide
(CO2) fire extinguishers. Do not use water
or powder extinguishers.
•
Never block the air grilles located in the
bottom and back of the appliance.
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Use the appliance only for its intended
purpose.
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Never install the machine in an environment
whose temperature may be either
0°C
or
lower - if the water freezes, the appliance
can get damaged - or higher than
40°C
.
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Make sure the voltage of the electrical system
matches the voltage shown on the data plate
of the appliance (4). Connect the appliance
only to a power outlet having a minimum
capacity of
6 A
in
230VAC
-powered models
and an efficient earthing system.
•
If the power outlet and appliance plug are
not compatible, have an authorised Service
Centre replace it with a suitable plug.
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Place the appliance on a work surface far
from water taps and sinks.
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Having removed the packaging, make sure
the appliance is undamaged before installing
it.
•
Keep all packaging materials out of the
reach of children.
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This appliance was designed for household
use only. Any other use shall be considered
improper and consequently dangerous.
•
The manufacturer shall not be deemed
responsible for any accident due to the
lack of or failure to comply with current
regulations on the earthing system.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Always comply with the following safety measures
when using an electrical appliance.
•
Read the Instruction Book carefully.
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Never immerse the machine or its removable
components in water and never put it in a
dishwasher.
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This appliance was designed for household
use only. Any other use shall be considered
improper and consequently dangerous.
•
Remove the plug from the electrical system
when the appliance is not in use.
•
Never touch a hot surface. You could scald
yourself with water or coffee from the
machine.
•
This machine was designed “to make
espresso coffee”: take care you don't scald
yourself with water jets or due to improper
use.
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This appliance was not designed to be used
by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
persons lacking experience and/or familiarity
with the product, unless they are supervised
or instructed on the use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
•
Supervise children to prevent them from
playing with the appliance.
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Only use the appliance in closed areas
protected from the external environment.
•
Never immerse the cord, plug and body of
the machine in water or any other liquid to
avoid fire, electric shocks or injuries.
•
Do not use the appliance for any purpose
other than its intended use.
•
Do not put the appliance on gas/electric
cookers or inside a hot oven.
•
Operate the appliance only for the time
needed to perform its function. Then switch it
off by setting the main switch (10) to “0” and
unplugging it from the power outlet.
•
Before unplugging it, make sure the main
switch (10) is on “0”.
•
Any use of attachments not recommended
by the manufacturer may result in fire,
electric shocks or personal injuries.
•
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a