Important Safeguards - Gaggia 10001858 Operating Instructions Manual

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Congratulations on your wise choice!
As the proud owner of the Gaggia machine, you can now
experience the taste of a delicious cup of espresso or
cappuccino in the comfort of your own home.
Espresso coffee, originally created in Italy, is made by
rapidly forcing water that has been heated to the correct
brewing temperature, through a special fi nely ground
coffee. The heart of the espresso machine is a precision
engineered pump. The pump and water fl ow is easily
controlled with just a fl ick of the switch.
CAUTION:
This appliance is for household use
Any repairs or servicing operations, with the exception
of normal cleaning and maintenance operations must be
undertaken by an authorized service centre.
1. Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on
the plate agrees with your voltage.
2. Never use warm or hot water to fi ll the water tank. Use
cold water only.
3. Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the
appliance during operation.
4. Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.
5. To prevent limescale from building up, natural mineral
water may be used. Please follow the instructions given
in the "Descaling" section.
6. Do not immerse the machine in water.
7. Never direct jets of overheated steam and/or hot water
towards yourself or others. Always use the handles or
knobs provided.
8. Do not disconnect (remove) the pressurized fi lter holder
during coffee brewing. Hot water drips may spill out of
the brew group during the warming phase.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fi re, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
1 Read all instructions and information in this instruction book
and any other literature included in this packaging referring
to this product before operating or using this appliance.
2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3 To protect against fi re, electric shock and personal injury
do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other
liquid.
4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning the appliance.
6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug
or in the event of appliance faults or damages. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized service centre for
examination, repair or adjustment.
7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may result in fi re, electric
shock or personal injury.
8 Do not use outdoors.
9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces.
10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in
a heated oven.
11 Always turn appliance to "Off", then plug cord into the
wall outlet. To disconnect, turn switch to "Off", then
remove plug from wall outlet.
12 Do not use appliance for other than intended household
use.
13 Use extreme caution when using hot steam.
14 This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, 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 censure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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