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17. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
18. Keep the appliance and cord away from direct radiant heat from the sun, from damp, from
sharp edges and other dangers.
19. Do not use the appliance on a gas or electric cooking top or over or near an open flame.
20. Use the appliance on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of airflow
underneath the appliance.
21. Use of an extension cord with this appliance is not recommended. However, if it is
necessary to use an extension lead, ensure that the lead is suited to the power
consumption of the appliance to avoid overheating of the extension cord, the appliance or
plug point. Do not place the extension cord in a position where it can be pulled on by
children or animals or tripped over.
22. This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. Do not use this appliance for anything other
than its intended use.
23. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
o Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
o Farm houses;
o By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
o Bed and breakfast type environments.
24. Do not operate this appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote control
system.
25. Never operate the appliance without water in the water reservoir. Always make sure that
there is water in the reservoir, not less than at the minimum water level mark.
26. Always be sure to place the water reservoir tightly back in the unit with its lid closed and fill
with water at or above the minimum level marking before turning the appliance ON.
27. Caution should be taken when moving any appliance containing or in contact with hot
liquids.
28. To make sure that the machine is switched OFF, unplug the appliance from the socket/
power point.
29. Do not cover the appliance at any time.
30. Keep children away from the appliance during operation.
31. Danger of scalding! Never move the appliance during operation!
32. Danger of scalding! Never touch very hot parts of the appliance (e.g. brew unit during
operations). Do not touch the steam or water jets. Do not move the operating lever when
the machine is building/ generating pressure.
33. Always unplug the appliance before:
o relocating the machine
o cleaning or maintenance
o long periods of disuse