Saeco Caffe Charisma Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, 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 carton
referring to this product before operating or using this
appliance.

2

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3 To protect against fire, 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 after the appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any way. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service center for examination, repair or

adjustment.

7

The use of accessory attachments not recommended

by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire,

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 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

This appliance is for household use. Any servicing, other
than cleaning and user maintenance, should be performed
by an authorized service center. Do not immerse base in
water.To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
disassemble the base. There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Repair should be done by authorized service

personnel only.

1 Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on

the nameplate agrees with your voltage.

2

Never use warm or hot water to fill 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.
Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.

5

For optimal taste of your coffee, use purified or filtered
water. Your appliance will still need descaling every

2-3 months.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE

POWER SUPPLY CORD

A A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks

of getting tangled up or tripping over a longer cord.

B Longer extension cords are available and may be used

if care is exercised in their use.

C If a long extension cord is used:

1 the marked electrical rating of the extension cord

should be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance.

2 if the appliance is of the grounded type, the

extension cord should be a grounding type

3

the cable does not hang from the table to avoid
the risk of getting caught up in it.

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1 GENERALITIES

This coffee maker is designed to make espresso
coffee using both coffee beans and preground
coffee; it is also equipped with a device for
supplying steam and hot water.
This elegantly designed appliance has been
designed for household use and is not suitable
for continuous, professional-type use.

Caution: The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for any damages/injury

attributable to the following:

Incorrect use and not in keeping with the

indented use.

Repairs not carried out by authorized

service centers.
Tampering with the supply cord.
Tampering with any machine part.
Use of not original spare parts and

accessory attachments.

Limescale and / or freezing damage.
In these cases, the warranty is voided.

1. 1Reading this instruction book

The following symbols have been
used to facilitate reading:

The caution triangle denotes all
instructions important for the safety
of the user . Follow these instructions

scrupulously to avoid serious injury!

This symbol denotes information that
should be taken into account to get

the most out of the appliance.

The figures referred to in the
text can be found on the
cover flap.
Keep these pages open when

reading the instructions.

1. 2 Using this instruction book

Keep these instructions in a safe place and hand
them over to any other person who uses this
coffee maker.
For additional information or for information
on topics not covered or inadequately covered
in this book, contact the authorized service
centers.

2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Nominal Voltage

See nameplate found on the appliance.

Rated Output

See nameplate found on the appliance.

Material of Body

Thermoplastic (ABS)

Dimensions (l x h x d)

11" x 15.2" x 15.4" / 280 x 385 x 390 mm

W eight

17.6 lbs / 8 kg

Cord Length

4 '/ 1200 mm

Control Panel

Front

Water tank

Removable

P ower Supply

See nameplate found on the appliance.

Water tank

46 oz / 1.3 l

Coffee Container Capacity (Coffee Beans)

8 oz / 230 g

P ump Pressure (bar)

15

Boiler

Aluminium

Safety Devices

Boiler pressure safety valve

Safety thermostat

The manufacturer reserves the right to
change the make up of the machine in the
light of any technological breakthrough.

The machine complies to the European Standard
89/336/EEC (legislative decree 476 04.12.92),
referring to the elimination of broadcasting
disturbance.