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underneath.
Caution:
There is a danger
of scalding from hot steam being emitted.
∙
Before the espresso maker is switched
on, ensure that the appliance has
been
fi
lled with water, and that the
fi
lter
holder, glass jug and drip tray have been
correctly
fi
tted.
∙
During operation, the appliance must
be placed on a level, non-slip surface,
impervious to splashes and stains.
∙
The power cord must be kept well away
from hot parts of the appliance.
∙
Do not leave the espresso maker
unattended while in use. Do not position
the appliance on or near hot surfaces,
open
fl
ames or in
fl
ammable vapours.
∙
Caution:
Keep any packaging materials
well away from children – these materials
are a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙
Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- in case of any malfunction,
- before cleaning the appliance, and also
- after use.
∙
When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙
Do not allow the power cord to hang free.
∙
Use only original accessory parts; the
use of any attachments other than those
provided by the manufacturer may cause
serious hazards to the user.
∙
No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
Automatic switch-off
To save energy, the appliance will switch
itself off automatically about 30 minutes after
the brewing cycle is complete.
If the unit has been disconnected from the
mains after the automatic switch-off, the
rotary control must be turned to its
position before the appliance is reconnected.
Operation
Multiple-function rotary control
The multiple-function
control has the
following settings:
Espresso: hot water outlet open,
heating element switched on.
Pause: the heating is switched off, but
the appliance is still under pressure
Off: The appliance switches off and
the pressure is released
Steam: steam nozzle open, heating
element switched on.
Indicator light
The red indicator light is lit when the heating
element is switched on and brewing is in
progress.
Before using for the
fi
rst time
Unpack the appliance completely and
remove all packaging materials. But do
not remove the safety sticker. Clean all
detachable parts as described in the section
Cleaning and care
.
Before making espresso for the
fi
rst
time, let the appliance go through two or
three
fi
ltration cycles using the indicated
maximum amount of water as described in
the section
Making espresso
, but without
using any coffee. This should also be done
if the appliance has not been used for an
extended period of time.
