BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
At Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
•Carefully read all instructions before operating and save for future reference.
•Remove any packaging material and promotional labels or stickers before using the espresso machine for the first time.
•To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of the espresso machine.
•Do not place the espresso machine near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances.
•Do not place the espresso machine on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven.
•Do not use the espresso machine on metal surfaces, for example, a sink drain board.
•Always ensure the espresso machine is properly assembled before connecting to a power outlet and operating.
•Do not attempt to operate the espresso machine by any method other than those described in this book.
•The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
•Use only cold, preferably filtered water in the water tank. Do no use any other liquid.
•Never use the espresso machine without water in the water tank.
•Ensure the portafilter is firmly inserted and secured into the group head before using the machine.
•Never remove the portafilter during the brewing operation as the machine
is under pressure.
•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Allow the espresso machine to cool down before moving or cleaning any parts.
•Do not leave the espresso machine unattended when in use.
•Do not place anything other than cups for warming on top of the espresso machine.
•Always switch Off the espresso machine by pressing the POWER button to
Off and unplug if appliance is to be left unattended, not in use, before cleaning, before attempting to move the appliance, disassembling, assembling and when storing the appliance.
•Keep the appliance and accessories clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.
•Do not use accessory attachments other than those provided. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Breville may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
•Fully unwind cord before use.
•To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.
•Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces, or become knotted.
•Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
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