7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2 SAFETY WARNINGS
CAREFULLY READ AND KEEP THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS!
• This machine is designed to “make espresso
coffee” and "hot drinks". Be careful to avoid
scalding from the water and steam jets or by
using the machine incorrectly.
• This appliance is for household use only. All
other use is considered improper and conse-
quently dangerous.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage
caused by improper, incorrect or unreason-
able use of the appliance.
• During operation, do not touch the hot sur-
faces of the appliance. Use the knobs or han-
dles.
• Do not touch the appliance with damp hands
or feet.
• Do not allow children or unfit persons to use
the appliance unsupervised.
• Do not allow children to play with the appli-
ance.
• In the event of breakdown or faulty operation,
turn the appliance off and do not tamper with
it. For repairs, contact a technical service cen-
ter authorized by the manufacturer only.
Request that only original spare parts be used.
Failure to respect the above may compromise
the safety of the appliance.
3 INSTALLATION
• After unpacking, make sure the appliance is
complete and undamaged. If in doubt, do not
use it. Contact professionally qualified person-
nel.
• Packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene
etc) must not be left within reach of children as
they may represent a hazard.
• Place the appliance on a work surface far
away from water taps, basins and sources of
heat.
• After having positioned the appliance on the
work bench, make sure that there is a free
space of around 2 in. between the surfaces
of the appliance and the side and rear walls
and a free space of at least 8 in. above the
coffee maker.
• Never install the machine in environments
where the temperature may reach freezing or
below freezing temperatures (the appliance
could be damaged if the water freezes).
• Check that the voltage of the mains power
supply corresponds to the value indicated on
the appliance’s rating plate. Only connect the
appliance to a power outlet with a minimum
rating of 10A that is properly grounded. The
manufacture is not liable for possible acci-
dents caused by failure to do so.
• If the power outlet does not match the plug on
the appliance, have the outlet replaced with a
suitable type by qualified personnel.
• The power cable for this appliance must not
be replaced by the user as this operation
requires operation requires the use of special
tools. If the cable is damaged or requires
replacing, contact an authorized service cen-
ter only to avoid all risks.
• The water hardness should be set as soon as
possible, following the procedure described in
chapter 10.4.
