Guide To Symbols Used In The Instructions; Additional Safety Instructions; Use And Maintenance - Krups EA815 Mode D'emploi

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCT AND INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains all the important information for setting up, using and maintaining your automatic
coffee/espresso appliance.
Always read the instructions carefully before using your appliance for the first time and keep them for future
use: any use which does not conform to these instructions will absolve KRUPS from any liability.

Guide to symbols used in the instructions

Symbols and associated words used in these instructions.
Danger: warning against risks of serious or fatal injuries. The flash symbol warns against electrical
dangers.
! Caution: warning against any malfunctions, damage or destruction of the appliance.
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Important: general or important comment on the functioning of the appliance.
Strict compliance is therefore necessary.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Important: these instructions are provided to protect you, third parties and the appliance.
Strict compliance is therefore necessary.
Conditions of use
Do not immerse the appliance in water. Do not immerse the power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
Any contact between the appliance's conductive parts and humidity or water can cause fatal injuries due to
the presence of electricity! This appliance can only be used in dry locations
If the room temperature should change from cold to hot, please wait a few hours before starting the appliance
to ensure that it is not damaged due to condensation.
Avoid placing the appliance in direct sunlight, or exposing it to heat, cold, ice or humidity.
Do not place the appliance on a hot surface such as a warming plate or near a flame, to avoid any risk of fire
or other damage.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capacities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given
instructions beforehand concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance.
If one of the products supplied with the appliance is swallowed, inform your doctor and/or poison control
center immediately.
This appliance is not suitable for making drinks for babies under the age of 2 years.
Electrical power supply
Danger: Non-compliance with these instructions could cause fatal injuries due to electric shock!
Check that your power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the appliance (alternating current only).
Any error in plugging in your appliance may cause irreversible damage and invalidate the warranty. The
appliance should always be plugged into a socket outlet with an earth ground connection.
Check that the socket outlet can be easily accessed so that the plug can be disconnected easily in the event
of a malfunction or during a thunderstorm for example.
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For the safety of your appliance, remove the plug in the event of a thunderstorm. Do not pull the power lead
to remove the plug.
Remove the plug immediately if you notice any problem during operation or if there is a problem during
brewing.
Disconnect the appliance if you are not going to use it over a long period of time and when cleaning.
Do not use the appliance if the power cord or the appliance itself is damaged. If the power cord or plug is
damaged, the power cord must be replaced by an approved KRUPS service center.
Do not leave the power cord overhanging a table or work surface. Do not allow your hands or the power
cord to touch hot parts of the appliance.
The power cord must never be close to or in contact with a source of heat or be allowed to rest on sharp
edges.
The use of multiple plugs or extension leads is not recommended. Any error in connection will invalidate the
warranty.
Appliance
With the exception of cleaning and descaling according to the appliance instructions, any other maintenance
on the appliance must be performed by an approved KRUPS service center.
For your own safety, only use approved KRUPS accessories and spare parts since these are suitable for
your appliance.
Disconnect the appliance when you leave the room or house for a long period of time.
Never open the appliance.
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Caution! risk of death due to electrical current! Any unauthorized opening of the appliance will invalidate
the warranty. Do not use your appliance if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged. In this
event, it is recommended that you get the appliance examined by an approved KRUPS service center
(refer to the list in the KRUPS service booklet).
For safety and accreditation reasons, any transformation or modification of the appliance, performed
individually, is forbidden, as only tested appliances are accredited and the manufacturer will refuse all liability
in the event of damage.
For safety reasons, while producing steam for making a cappuccino, heating milk or heating water, do no
put your hands under the steam nozzle or the super cappuccino accessory, or under the coffee nozzle while
making coffee.
The steam nozzle can be very hot, do not touch it during or right after use.
To avoid dirty water overflowing onto your counter top or running the risk of burning yourself, remember to
put the drip tray in place and make sure you protect your counter top during the descaling cycles, particularly
if it is made of marble, stone or wood.
Never put ground coffee into the coffee bean hopper.
Do not put water in the coffee bean hopper.

Use and maintenance

In the event of a malfunction or poor working condition, check the appliance and try to resolve the problem
(see p. 33: Problems and corrective measures) or get the appliance repaired at an approved KRUPS service
center if the malfunction persists.
Always refer to the instructions for descaling/cleaning the appliance. Always unplug the machine before
starting any maintenance operation.
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