• Duringoperationtheapplianceisunderoverpressure!Switchtheappliancealwaysfirst
to the standby position before removing the filter.
• Duringoperationkeeptheapplianceinanappropriatedistanceofatleast15cmoneach
side and 1 m above to furniture, walls, boards, curtains, and other objects. Do not operate
the appliance beneath or below any heat-sensitive or moisture-sensitive materials, boards, or
drop-lights to avoid damage caused by steam, heat, or condensate. Operate the appliance
on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, heat-resistant, water-resistant and suitable large table
or counter. Do not place the appliance over a power cord, or near the edge of the table or
counter, or on wet or inclined surfaces, or where it can fall. Always keep the appliance and
the table or counter clean and dry, and wipe off spilled liquids immediately.
• Donotplaceanyclothesortissueorotherobjectsunderorontheapplianceduringope-
ration, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock and overheating. Before operation, always ensure
that there are no foreign objects in or under the pot, and the appliance is assembled proper-
ly and not leaking with the lid and upper cover firmly in place. Solely use the appliance for
processing edible food. Immediately unplug the appliance, if there is any kind of malfunction
or problem (e.g. leaking, overheating).
• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphy-
sical, 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 must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance or any parts of the appliance or the packaging. Do not leave the appliance
unattended, when it is in reach of young children. Always keep the appliance where it is dry
and clean and where young children cannot reach it. Do not place any hard and/or heavy
objects on the appliance or any part of it. Take care that no one will pull the appliance by
the power cord.
• Removeandsafelydiscardanypackagingmaterialandpromotionallabelsorstickers
before using Design Espresso Plus for the first time.
• Donotplacetheapplianceneartheedgeofabenchortableduringoperation.Ensure
the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances. Do not use the appliance
on a sink drain board. Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner,
or where it could touch a heated oven.
• Theapplianceisnotintendedtobeoperatedbymeansofanexternaltimerorseparate
remote control system.
• Donotuseattachmentsotherthanthoseprovidedwiththeappliance.Theuseofaccesso-
ry attachments not recommended by Gastroback may result in fire, electric shock or injury
to persons.
• Donotattempttooperatetheappliancebyanymethodotherthanthosedescribedinthisbook.
• Useonlycold,tapwaterinthewatertank.Donouseanyotherliquid.Donotuseany
harsh chemicals and descalers for descaling (see ›Care and Cleaning‹).
• Neverusetheappliancewithoutwaterinthewatertank.Wheninsertingthefilledwater
tank and when removing the drip tray full care not to spill the water contained. NOTE: Make
sure when inserting the water tank, that the guide grooves on the back of the water tank are
engaged in the recesses in the rear of the appliance. Press the water tank down so that the
water valve opens in the bottom of the water tank.
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