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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
Always switch off the espresso
machine by pressing the
POWER button to OFF.
Switch off and unplug from the
power outlet.
• Regularly inspect the power
cord, plug and actual appliance
for any damage. If found to
be damaged in any way,
immediately cease use of
the appliance and return the
entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Sage Service
Centre for examination,
replacement or repair.
• Keep the appliance and
accessories clean. Follow the
cleaning instructions provided
in this book. Any procedure not
listed in this instruction booklet
should be performed at an
authorised Sage Service Centre.
• The appliance can be used by
children aged 8 or older and
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities
or a lack of experience and
knowledge, only if they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
• Children should not play with
the appliance.
• Cleaning of the appliance should
not be carried out by children
unless they are 8 years or older
and under adult supervision.
• The appliance and its cord should
be kept out of reach of children
aged 8 years and younger.
• Do not use attachments other than
those provided with the appliances.
• Do not attempt to operate
the appliance by any method
other than those described in
this booklet.
• Do not move the appliance
whilst in operation.
• Do not use any other liquid apart
from cold mains/town water.
We do not recommend the use
of highly filtered, de-mineralised
or distilled water as this may
affect the taste of the coffee
and how the espresso machine
is designed to function.
• Never use the appliance
without water in the water tank.
• Ensure the portafilter is firmly
inserted and secured into
the brewing head before using
the machine.
• Never remove the portafilter
during the brewing operation as
the machine is under pressure.
• Do not place anything, other
than cups for warming, on top
of the appliance.
• Use caution when operating
machine as metal surfaces are
liable to get hot during use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow
the product to cool down before
moving or cleaning any parts.
• Heating element surface is
subject to residual heat after use.
• Always ensure the appliance
is turned OFF, unplugged at
the power outlet and has been
allowed to cool before cleaning,
attempting to move or storing.
EN
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