Safety Precautions - Dualit ESPRESS-AUTO Instruction Manual & Guarantee

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE ESPRESS-
AUTO COFFEE & TEA
MACHINE. KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
• T
HIS IS AN ATTENDED APPLIANCE.
Do not leave unattended during use,
unplug after each use (risk of fire if an
unattended appliance is left operating or
plugged in).
• T
his appliance must not be used by children
younger than 8 years old and persons with very
extensive and complex disabilities. Children
aged 8-14 years and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge shall not use this
appliance, unless they are supervised and have
been given instruction concerning the use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its
cord out of reach of children less than 8 years old.
• C
hildren shall not play with the appliance.
• T
his appliance is intended for indoor household
use only. If the appliance is used improperly or for
professional or semi-professional purposes or if
it is not used according to these instructions the
Guarantee becomes invalid and Dualit refuses any
liability for damage caused.
E
lectrical safety
• E
nsure that the voltage of the appliance
corresponds to that of the mains supply.
• W
ARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
• D
o not operate this appliance with a damaged
cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by Dualit Ltd, its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid
a hazard.
• N
ever touch the cable with wet hands.
• T
his appliance conforms to directive 2004/108/
EC regarding electromagnetic compatibility.
• T
he use of extension cables not authorised
by the manufacturer may cause damage or
accidents.
G
eneral safety
• D
o not use if dropped, cracked or damaged.
• T
he use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Dualit may result in fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
• D
o not touch the metal parts, the filter holder
or its housing when the appliance is in use, as
this may cause burns or scalding.
• D
o not place the appliance on a polished
wood or permeable surface, it could damage the
surface.
• D
o not place the coffee machine on a metal
tray or other metal surface during use.
• D
o not operate on an uneven surface.
• D
o not place the appliance over or close to
sources of heat such as electric rings, hot ovens
or open flames.
• D
o not use the appliance without water as this
may cause damage to the pump/boiler.
• D
o not leave the appliance in a room with a
temperature below 0°C, as any water remaining
in the appliance could freeze and cause damage.
• B
efore refilling the water tank, unplug
the appliance from the mains.
• D
o not overfill the water tank.
• D
o not use sparkling water (with carbon
dioxide).
• N
ever fill the water tank with hot or boiling
water.
• O
nly use the appliance with the drip tray
correctly fitted.
• D
o not immerse in water or other liquids.
• I
f there is internal water leakage, do not operate
the coffee maker and unplug it at once in order
to avoid electric hazard.
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