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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances always follow the safety pre-
cautions below.
Using the espresso machine
- Read all Instructions.
- This machine is intended for household use only. Any
other use is considered improper and therefore dange-
rous.
- Unplug the power cord from the electrical socket when
the machine is not in use.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. The water/coffee dispensed
from the machine may cause burns.
- This machine is manufactured to “make espresso cof-
fee”: use care to prevent scalding due to water jets or any
improper use of the machine.
- The machine is not designed to be used by people (in-
cluding children) with limited physical, mental or sensory
abilities or insuffi cient experience and/or skills, unless
they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety, who provides instructions on how to use the ap-
pliance.
- Children must be kept under supervision to prevent them
from playing with the appliance.
- The machine is intended for indoor use only.
- To protect against fi re, electric shock or personal injury
do not immerse the cord, plug or the body of the machine
in water or any other liquid.
- Do not place the machine on, or near, electrical or gas
burners or inside a hot oven.
- The machine must be turned on only when being used.
After use, it must be turned off by moving the main on/off
switch “M” to the “0” position and disconnecting the plug
from the power outlet.
- Before unplugging the machine make sure that the ON/
OFF switch “M” is in the “0” position.
- Using attachments not recommended by the manufactu-
rer may result in fi re, electric shocks or personal injury.
- Do not let cable hang from the tables or counters. Do not
pull the plug out by the cable and never touch it with wet
hands.
- Do not carry or pull the coffee machine by the cable.
- To reduce the risk of injury, do not drape cord over the
counter top or table topwhere it can be pulled on by chil-
dren or tripped over unintentionally.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nea-
rest authorized service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
- Do not use extension cables or power strips. In case of
fi re, use carbon dioxide (CO
2
). Do not use water or powder
extinguishers
- Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
Installation of the espresso machine
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Do not install the machine in an area where the tem-
perature may reach 0°C/32°F or lower (if water fre-
ezes, the appliance may be damaged) or higher than
40°C/104°F.
- Check that the mains electric voltage corresponds to the
requirements indicated on the machine data plate “O”.
Connect the machine only to a properly grounded power
outlet with a minimum rating of 6 AMP, both for models
powered at 230 V and 120 V.
- If the plug and the outlet are not compatible, have the
plug replaced with a proper one by an authorized service
center.
- Place the machine on a countertop away from water taps
and sinks.
- After removing the packaging, check that the appliance
is in perfect condition before installation.
- Do not leave the packaging materials within children’s
reach.
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