SEVERIN KA 9314 Instructions For Use Manual page 13

power cord must be kept
well away from children
under 8 at all times.
∙ Children must not be
permitted to play with the
appliance.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials
well away from children – these are
a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙ Always close the carafe with its drip-
through lid. Do not leave the heat-
retaining carafe unattended near where
children may reach it.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the
main body including the power cord as
well as any attachment fitted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, or if
excessive force has been used to pull
the power cord, it must no longer be
used: even invisible damage may have
adverse effects on the operational safety
of the appliance.
∙ During operation, the coffee maker must
be placed on a level, non-slip surface,
impervious to splashes and stains.
∙ Do not allow the appliance or its power
cord to touch hot surfaces or to come
into contact with any heat sources.
∙ Do not allow the power cord to hang
free; the cord must be kept well away
from hot parts of the appliance.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- in case of any malfunction,
- after use, and also
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
∙ To prevent the danger of hot water or
steam being emitted, always switch off
the coffee maker and allow sufficient
time for the appliance to cool down
before opening the lid or removing any
accessories or attachments.
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended
while it is switched on.
∙ Always close the carafe with its drip-
through lid. Do not leave the heat-
retaining carafe unattended near where
children may reach it.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
Cable storage compartment
There is a cable storage compartment at
the rear of the appliance. Pull out the cord
to the required length before use.
Automatic switch-off
To save energy, models with a heat-
retaining carafe will switch off automatically
once the brewing cycle has been
completed.
Before using for the first time
Before making coffee for the first time,
let the appliance go through two or three
filtration cycles, using the indicated
maximum amount of cold water but
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