Breville BDC550XL manual Important safeguards

Breville recommends safety first

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

• Always switch the appliance off by

pressing the POWER button off. Remove

the power plug from the power outlet

before attempting to move the appliance,

when the appliance is not in use and

before cleaning and storing. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts, and

before cleaning the appliance.

intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors.

• It is recommended to regularly inspect

the appliance. Do not use the appliance

if the power supply cord, power plug, or

appliance becomes damaged in anyway.

Immediately cease use and call Breville

Consumer Service.

Read all instructions

•Carefully read all instructions before operating the appliance for the first time and save for future reference.

•Remove and safely discard any packaging materials and promotional labels before using the appliance 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 this appliance.

•Do not place the appliance near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure that the surface is level, clean and free of water.

•Always operate the appliance on a stable and heat resistant surface. Do not use on a cloth-covered surface, near curtains or other flammable materials.

•Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas burner, electric element or where it could touch a heated oven.

•Do not operate the appliance on metal surfaces, for example, a sink drain board.

•Position the appliance with a minimum distance of 4” (10cm) of space on both sides of the appliance. This will allow for adequate air circulation.

•Always ensure the appliance is properly assembled before connecting to a power outlet and operating. Follow the instructions described in this book.

•Do not operate the appliance without water in the water tank. Use only cold, preferably filtered water. Do not use any other liquid.

•Ensure the supplied gold tone filter or a paper filter (8-12 cup, flat base basket style with ~ 3¼"/8.25cm base) is placed in the coffee basket before using the appliance. Do not use the gold tone filter in conjunction with a paper filter.

•Never open the swing-out door and remove the coffee basket while brewing. Hot water and coffee can cause injury. Allow to drain before removing to avoid scalding.

•The carafe is designed for use with this appliance only. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave.

•Always ensure the carafe is completely empty of any contents before brewing.

•Always ensure the carafe lid is completely closed before placing the carafe under the drip stop outlet.

•Do not use the carafe with a cracked, loose, weakened or damaged handle.

•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle for lifting and carrying the carafe.

•Do not set a hot carafe on a wet, cold or heat sensitive surface.

•Do not operate the grinder without the bean hopper lid in position. Keep fingers, hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from the bean hopper during operation. Avoid contact with moving parts.

•Check the grinder for presence of foreign objects before using.

•Use the grinder to grind roasted coffee beans only. Grinding other substances, such as nuts, spices or unroasted beans may dull the burr and cause poor grinding or injury.

• Keep the appliance and accessories clean.

Strictly follow the care and cleaning

instructions described in this book.

• Do not use cleaners, steel wool pads or

other abrasive materials when cleaning

any part of this appliance.

• This appliance is not intended to be

operated by means of an external timer

or separate remote control system.

• The use of attachments not sold or

recommended by Breville may cause fire,

electric shock or injuries.

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.

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

•This appliance is recommended for household use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its

• For any maintenance other than

cleaning call Breville Consumer

Service.

• This appliance is equipped with a

power cord having a grounding wire

with a grounding plug. The appliance

must be grounded using a 3-hole

properly grounded outlet. In the event

of an electrical short circuit, grounding

reduces the risk of electrical shock.

• If the appliance is of the grounded

type, the extension cord should be a

grounding 3-wire cord. If the power

outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,

it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with a

properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or

remove the third (ground) prong from

the power cord or use an adapter.

• Consult a qualified electrician if

the grounding instructions are not

completely understood, or if doubt

exists as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded.

CAUTION

We recommend using cold, filtered water. We do not recommend the use of de-mineralized or distilled water as this may affect the taste of brewed coffee and how the coffee machine is designed to function.

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