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Danger of burns and scalding
The appliance heats up water and keeps
it hot. The exterior surfaces, the glass
carafe and the hot-plate become hot
during use and will remain so for some
time afterwards. There is thus a danger
of burns or scalding
∙ Do not touch those components during
use: after use, allow them to cool
down fi rst.
∙ Do not open the fi lter door during use.
Wait until the appliance has cooled
down suffi ciently after use.
∙ Always allow the appliance to cool
down before fi lling with fresh water.
Lack of Hygiene
Lack of hygiene may result in germs
forming inside the appliance:
∙ Clean the appliance thoroughly before
using it for the fi rst time.
∙ Before cleaning the appliance,
ensure it is disconnected from the
power supply and has cooled down
completely.
∙ The fi lter holder and glass carafe
should be cleaned on a daily basis.
∙ The water in the container should be
changed every day.
∙ The appliance must be descaled at
regular intervals.
∙ Detailed information on cleaning the
appliance can be found in the section
Cleaning and care.
Danger of damage to the unit
Incorrect handling of the appliance can
cause damage:
∙ Always place the unit on a dry,
level surface that is water- and
heat-resistant, and unaffected by
contact with the rubber feet.
∙ Do not operate the appliance below
a hanging cupboard or similar
object; there is a risk that escaping
steam may be trapped underneath.
∙ Do not let the power cord hang free.
∙ Do not kink or pinch the power cord.
Keep both the cord and the appliance
itself well away from heat sources (eg
hot-plates, gas fl ames).
∙ Use only cold tap water to fi ll the
container.
∙ Do not put ground coffee in the bean
container.
∙ Do not use green or caramelised coffee
beans with this appliance.
Intended use
∙ The appliance must only be used
for making coffee from roasted or
unground coffee beans.
∙ Any use other than that described in
these instructions must be considered
improper and may lead to personal
injury or material damage.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic
or similar applications, such as
- in staff kitchens in shops, offi ces and
other similar working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc.
and similar accommodation,
- in bed-and breakfast type
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