Operation Manual

3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Before using your espresso machine, please read the instructions carefully.
■ Only plug the appliance in to a socket with an earth pin. Check that the voltage on the rating plate of
the appliance matches that of your electrical installation.
■ Do not place your espresso machine on a hot surface (an electric hob for example) or close to flames.
■ Do not remove the filter holder containing the ground coffee when water is passing through it as the
appliance is pressurised at that time.
■ Do not use the appliance unless the drip tray and the grill are fitted.
■ Always unplug your appliance in the case of problems when making coffee or before cleaning your
appliance.
■ Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord and do not place the power cord on a sharp
edge or corner.
■ Avoid contact between the power cord or your hands with the hot parts of the appliance (cups warming
tray, filter holder, steam nozzle).
■ Do not immerse the appliance in water.
■ Keep out of the reach of children and do not allow the power cord to dangle.
■ Follow the instructions for descaling operations.
■ Do not use the appliance if it is damaged or if the power cord has been damaged.
■ If the power cord or any other specific element is defective, in order to avoid any danger they must only
be replaced by a Krups approved service centre. Under no circumstances must the appliance be opened
by the user.
■ Check that the filter holder has been tightened before making the coffee.
■ This appliance is not designed to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capacities or persons with no experience or knowledge unless they have been provided with
suitable instructions concerning the use of the appliance from a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
■ The accessories and removable parts of the appliance are not dishwasher proof.
■ Place on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from water splashes and sources of heat.
■ This appliance is intended to be used only in the household.
■ It is not intended to be used in the following applications, and the guarantee will not apply for :
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments,
- farm houses,
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments,
- bed and breakfast type environments.
4. PRACTICAL ADVICE
IMPORTANT!
Before first use, after prolonged periods of non-use or after descaling, the
appliance must be cleaned as described in the paragraph: “FIRST USE”.
Remember to release the filter holder while pressing the “EJECT” button lightly before removing it from
the appliance (fig. 1a).
■ To obtain an espresso with an intense aroma, we recommend that you use freshly ground special
espresso coffee that is suited to the delicate preparation of this type of coffee, as well as cups that are
not bigger than 50 ml.
■ Keep the ground coffee in the refrigerator, it will conserve its aroma for longer.
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