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heating, mechanical or electric shock), or if there are any perceptible
damages or leakages, or if the appliance is not working properly. If
one of these cases occurs during operation, immediately unplug the
appliance. Get in contact with an authorized service centre for exa-
mination and/or repair.
• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, and
suitable large table or counter that is resistant against heat and water.
Always keep the appliance and the table or counter clean and dry,
and wipe off spilled liquids immediately. Do not place the appliance
on the edge of the table or counter.
• Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces
(e.g. burner, heater, or oven). Do not use the appliance or any parts
or accessories of the appliance with any other device or for any other
purpose than described in this booklet.
• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at
least 30cm on each side to any sensitive or delicate objects, to avo-
id damage due to heat and moisture. Ensure free access to the water
tank, the operating elements of the appliance and to the power outlet
used.
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, senso-
ry or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, inclu-
ding children aged from 8 years on, if they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand and handle with the hazards involved. Even care
and cleaning shall not be performed by children without supervision.
Young children must always be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance or any parts of the appliance or the
packaging.
• Before operating the appliance, always ensure that the appliance is
assembled completely and correctly according to the instructions in
this booklet. Do not use violence to avoid damage.
• Do not place any clothes or tissues or similar materials on or under
the appliance during operation, to avoid overheating, fire and electric
shock. Do not place any heavy and/or sharp-edged foreign objects
on or in the appliance or any of its parts (e.g. water tank, warming
plate, or cup tray), to avoid damage. For operation, only fill cold,
clear tap water or low-mineral, non-carbonated bottled water in the
water tank. Always ensure that the filling level is between the MIN
and MAX filling lines (at least 250ml, up to 2.5 litres). To avoid
damage to the pump, do not operate the appliance with the water
tank missing or not filled sufficiently.
• Do not fill any other substances but ground coffee or coffee pads into
the filter baskets to avoid damage to the appliance. To avoid dama-
ge to the grinder: Do not fill pre-ground coffee powder into the bean
hopper. Only fill fresh, dry, whole coffee beans into the bean hop-
per. Do not let any liquids get into the bean hopper. Always keep the
bean hopper completely dry.
• Always switch OFF the appliance via the power button (all buttons
are dark), then unplug, and leave the appliance cool down, before
cleaning the appliance, or when the appliance is not in use. Additi-
onally, empty the drip tray and water tank, before moving the appli-
ance. Always hold the machine at both sides at the upper part of the
back post for moving the appliance. Do not hold the appliance at
the group head, water tank, drip tray, steam wand, bean hopper,
or power cord for moving the appliance.
• Keep the appliance and its parts and accessories clean. Clean the
appliance according to the instructions in chapter ‘Care and Clea-
ning’. Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads (e.g. metal
scouring pads), or any corrosive cleaners (e.g. disinfectants, chemical
bleach, unsuited descaling solutions) for cleaning. Ensure to descale
the appliance in time to avoid damage due to excessive build-up of
lime.
• Do not place the espresso machine in an automatic dishwasher.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Place the appliance near a suitable wall power outlet to connect the
appliance directly to a protected mains power supply with protective con-
ductor (earth/ground) connected properly. Ensure that the voltage rating