2IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always befollowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, includingthe following:1 Read all instructions and information in this instruction book and any otherliterature included in this carton referring to this product before operating or usingthis appliance.2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.3 To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord,plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool beforeputting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliancemalfunctions or has been damaged in any way. Return appliance to the nearestauthorized service centre for examination, repair or adjustment.7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturermay result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.8 Do not use outdoors.9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.11 Always turn appliance “OFF”, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,turn switch to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall outlet.12 Do not use appliance for other than intended household use.13 Use extreme caution when using hot steam.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSCAUTIONThis appliance is for household use. Any servicing, other than cleaning and usermaintenance, should be performed by an authorized service centre. Do not immersebase in water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the base.There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized servicepersonnel only.1 Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate correspondswith your voltage.2 Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only.3 Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance duringoperation.4 Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements. Simply use a soft clothdampened with water.5 For optimal taste of your coffee, use purified or bottled water. Periodic descaling isstill recommended every 2-3 months.INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER SUPPLY CORDA A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of getting tangled up ortripping over a longer cord.B Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.C If a long extension cord is used:1 the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great asthe electrical rating of the appliance.2 if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be agrounding type3 the cord does not hang from the table to avoid the risk of getting caught up in it.