Additional Important Safeguards - Melitta ME12DSB Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use.
Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or
other injury to persons or damage to property.
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand these Use & Care
instructions before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet
only.
3. Use water only in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids or food prod-
ucts in this appliance. Do not mix or add anything to the water placed in this
appliance, except as instructed in the USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUC-
TIONS to clean the appliance.
4. DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot liquids. Allow appli-
ance to cool completely before moving.
5. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during
operation. Do not place any objects on top of appliance while it is operating.
Place the appliance on a surface that is resistant to heat.
6. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, press the ON/OFF Button
to turn the unit OFF, then immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt
to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
7. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water or any other
liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water! Do not use this
appliance after it has fallen into or has become immersed in water. Contact
Consumer Service for examination and repair.
8. DO NOT leave this appliance unattended during use.
9. The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before adding more
water to avoid splattering.
10. Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance. Warm water or other liquids,
except as listed in the cleaning section, may cause damage to the appliance.
11. DO NOT put Carafe into a microwave.
12. DO NOT leave empty Carafe on Warming Plate when appliance is turned
ON, as the Carafe may crack or become otherwise damaged.
13. DO NOT lift Hinged Filter Lid until brewing is complete, and all parts have
cooled.
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Auto Pause and Pour, replace
Carafe within 1 minute of removing during brewing process.
ADDITIONAL
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