Fundamental Safety Warnings - DeLonghi EC685 Instructions For Use Manual

1. FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY WARNINGS

• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced phys-
ical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Designated use: this appliance is designed and made to prepare beverages based on
coffee, milk and hot water. Use drinking water only in the tank. Never use the accesso-
ries to make beverages other than those described in these instructions. Any other use
is considered improper and thus dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage
deriving from improper use of the appliance.
• The surface of the heating element remains hot after use and the outside of the appli-
ance may retain the heat for several minutes depending on use.
• Clean all the components thoroughly, taking particular care with parts in contact with
the milk.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Never clean by immersing the appliance in water.
• IMPORTANT: to prevent damage to the appliance, do not clean with alkaline detergents;
use a soft cloth and, where applicable, neutral detergent.
• This is an household appliance only. It is not intended to be used in: 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.
• If the plug or power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by customer services only to
avoid all risk.
• Appliances with removable cord: avoid splashes of water on the power cord connector or
socket at the back of the appliance.
• IMPORTANT: Models with glass surfaces: do not use the appliance if the surface is
cracked.
• The coffee maker must not be placed inside a cabinet or kitchen unit during use
FOR EUROPEAN MARKETS ONLY:
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children unless they are above 8 years old and supervised. Keep the appliance and
power cord away from children under 8 years of age.
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