Philips EP3246/70 Manual page 5

Caution
General
- This machine is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in environments
such as staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms or other work environments.
- Always put the machine on a flat and stable surface. Keep it in upright position, also during
transport
- Do not place the machine on a hotplate or directly next to a hot oven, heater or similar source of
heat.
- Only put roasted coffee beans in the bean hopper. Putting ground coffee, instant coffee, raw
coffee beans or any other substance in the coffee bean hopper may cause damage to the
machine.
- Do not use caramelized or flavored coffee beans.
- Let the machine cool down before you insert or remove any parts. The heating surfaces may retain
residual heat after use.
- Never fill the water tank with warm, hot or sparkling water, as this may cause damage to the water
tank and the machine.
- Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone
to clean the machine. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.
- Descale your machine regularly. The machine indicates when descaling is needed. Not doing this
will make your machine stop working properly. In this case, repair is not covered by your warranty.
- Do not keep the machine at temperatures below 0°C/32°F. Water left in the heating system may
freeze and cause damage.
- Do not leave water in the water tank when you are not going to use the machine for a long period
of time. The water can become contaminated. Use fresh water every time you use the machine.
- Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does not specifically
recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your warranty becomes invalid.
- Regular cleaning and maintenance prolongs the lifetime of your machine and ensures optimum
quality and taste of your coffee.
- The machine is exposed continuously to moisture, coffee and scale. Therefore it is very important
to regularly clean and maintain the machine as described in the user manual and shown on the
website. If you do not perform these cleaning and maintenance procedures, your machine
eventually may stop working. In this case, repair is not covered by your warranty.
- Do not clean the brew group in the dishwasher and do not use washing-up liquid or a cleaning
agent to clean it. This may cause the brew group to malfunction and may have a negative effect on
the coffee taste.
- Do not dry the brew group with a cloth to prevent fibers from collecting inside the brew group.
- Never drink the solution dispensed during the descaling process.
- Only put pre-ground coffee into the pre-ground coffee compartment. Other substances and
objects may cause severe damage to the machine. In this case, repair is not covered by your
warranty.
- The machine shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use.
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