7ENensuring the ground continuitybetween the machine and thenetwork.The appliance must only beconnected after installation.• Do not pull the cord over sharpedges, clamp it or allow it tohang down.• Keep the cord away from heatand damp.• If the supply cord or the plugare damaged, they must bereplaced by the manufacturer,its service agent or similarlyqualified persons, in order toavoid all risks.• Do not operate any appliancewith a damaged cord orplug or after the appliancemalfunctions, or has beendamaged in any manner.Return appliance to the nearestauthorized service facilityfor examination, repair oradjustment.• If an extension cord is required,use only an earthed cord witha conductor cross-section ofat least 1.5 mm2 or matchinginput power.• To avoid hazardous damage,never place the appliance onor beside hot surfaces such asradiators, stoves, ovens, gasburners, open flame, or similar.• Always place it on a horizontal,stable and even surface. Thesurface must be resistant toheat and fluids, like water,coffee, descaler or similarliquids.• Disconnect the appliance fromthe mains when not in use fora long period. Disconnect bypulling out the plug and notby pulling the cord itself or thecord may become damaged.• Unplug from outlet when notin use and before cleaning.Allow to cool before putting onor taking off parts, and beforecleaning the appliance.• Always attach plug to appliancefirst, then plug cord into thewall outlet. To disconnect,stop any preparation, turn anycontrol to "off", then removeplug from wall outlet.• Never touch the cord and theplug with wet hands.• To protect against fire, electricshock and injury to persons, donot immerse cord, or plugs, inwater or other liquid.• Never immerse the appliance inany liquid.• Never put the appliance orpart of it in a dishwasher,except the disassembled RapidCappuccino System, base grid,cup support, drip tray and usedcapsule container.• Electricity and water together isdangerous and can lead to fatalelectrical shocks.• Do not open the appliance.Hazardous voltage inside!• Do not put anything into anyopenings. Doing so may causefire or electrical shock!• The use of accessoryattachments not recommendedby the appliance manufacturermay result in fire, electric shockor injury to persons.• Close supervision is necessarywhen any appliance is used byor near children.• Do not use outdoors.Avoid possible harm whenoperating the appliance.• Never leave the applianceunattended during operation.• Do not use the appliance if it isdamaged, has been droppedor not operating perfectly.Immediately remove the plugfrom the power socket. ContactNespresso or Nespressoauthorized representativefor examination, repair oradjustment.• A damaged appliancecan cause electricalshocks, burns and fire.• Always completely close thelever and never lift it duringoperation. Scalding may occur.• Do not put fingers under coffeeoutlet, risk of scalding.