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ENGLISH
MACHINE FUNCTION
This machine is designed for the home preparation of espresso coffee using coffee blends, for the production of hot water or steam, and the preparation of hot milk.
The espresso is prepared by forcing water heated to the proper temperature through ground coffee.
The user must carefully read and understand the operating instructions in this manual for proper
operation of the machine.
MACHINE USE
The SIM-STE-SMO coffee maker is able to prepare:
• beverages deriving from ground coffee.
• hot water and steam for heating milk or preparing hot beverages.
• beverages based on coffee and milk.
WARNING
To ensure your machine works well and to avoid any damage to you or your property,
some simple safety precautions are listed below. It is recommended that you follow them
carefully:
• Read this manual carefully and keep it ready for future use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• In order to avoid fire, electric shocks or personal injury, do not dip the machine, the power cord and
other electrical components into water.
• Install the machine in a safe place, well away from any direct heat source and out of children’s rea
-
ch.
• Before disconnecting the machine from the mains, make sure that all switches are off.
• When the machine is not in use, or before cleaning it, unplug the machine.
• Do not operate the machine when it is not working correctly, or when the power cable/plug is dama-
ged.
• Should the power cable be damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or his customer service
department.
• Do not use the machine outdoors.
• Do not use the machine for other uses than it is intended for.
• Before operating, make sure that the water level in the tank
(12) is adequate and the hot water/steam
knob (13) is closed.
• In order to avoid any damage, only use manufacturer’s parts.
• Do not remove the filter holder while coffee is being made.
• Observe the descaling suggestions.
• The coffee machines “SIM - STE - SMO” are intended for domestic use only and not for professional
use; behave accordingly.
• Before FIRST USE, make sure that the mains voltage shown on the data plate under or on the back
of the machine corresponds to the voltage used in the Country.
• In the case of a fire, use a carbon dioxide (CO²) based extinguisher. Do not use water or powder
extinguishers.