4SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONSA short power cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longercord. Longer detachable power supply cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in theiruse. If a longer detachable power cord or extension cord is used (1) the marked electrical rating of theextension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and (2) the longercord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table top where it can be pulledon by children or tripped over unintentionally. The electrical rating of the appliance is listed on the bot-tom of the unit. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounded type3 wire cord. This appliance has a polarized plug. One blade is wider than the other. To reduce the riskof electrical shock this plug will fit in a polarized plug only one way. If the plug does not fit, contact aqualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhen using any electrical appliance, some basic safety precautions should be observed. Specifically:• Read all instructions carefully.• Make sure the voltage of your electrical system corresponds to the voltage shown on the bottomof the machine.• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.• To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug, orappliance in water or other liquid.• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children and do not leave appliance unattended whilein operation.• Disconnect the plug from the power outlet when the machine is not in use and before cleaning.• Do not operate the machine with a damaged cord or plug, after faulty operation, or when ithas been damaged in any way. Contact the nearest De’Longhi service facility for examination,repair or adjustment.• The use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock,or personal injury.• Do not use the machine outdoors.• Make sure the power cord does not hang over the edge of the table or counter-top to avoid get-ting accidentally caught or entangled.• Do not place the machine or its electrical parts on or near electric stoves, cooking surfaces, orgas burners.• To disconnect the appliance remove plug from wall outlet.• Do not use this machine for any purpose other than its intended use. This appliance is for com-mercial and household use. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage cau-sed by improper, incorrect, or irresponsible use.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSTHIS APPLIANCE IS FOR COMMERCIAL AND HOUSEHOLD USE.