Morphy Richards 47160 manual Health and Safety, Important Damage to the appliance

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Health and Safety

The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.

Primarily there is danger of injury or death and secondly the danger of damage to the appliance. These are indicated in the text by the following two conventions:

WARNING: Danger to the person!

IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance!

In addition, we offer the following safety advice.

Location

•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

farm houses;

by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

bed and breakfast type environments.

It is not suitable for use in staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.

•Remove all the packaging and retain for future reference.

•Ensure the coffee maker is used on a firm, flat surface.

•Do not use the coffee maker outdoors or in a bathroom.

•Do not place the coffee maker on a highly polished wooden surface as damage may occur to the surface.

•Do not place the coffee maker on or near hot surfaces such as a hot plate, radiant rings or near a naked flame.

•WARNING: Do not place the coffee maker onto a metal

tray or metal surface whilst in use.

Other safety considerations

•Disconnect the coffee maker from the mains supply when filling, cleaning or not in use.

•When unplugging, switch the coffee maker off, then remove the plug from the wall socket.

•Keep the outside of the coffee maker area clean and dry at all times.

•Do not leave the appliance unattended, when it is connected to main supply

•Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handles or knobs on the coffee maker.

•Do not immerse the coffee maker itself in water and always ensure the electrical connections are kept dry.

•Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cable or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Ring the helpline number for advice on examination and repair.

•Disconnect the appliance from mains supply outlet under the following conditions:

Before the water tank is filled with water

Before removing any parts from the appliance or refitting any parts on the appliance.

Before cleaning or maintenance

When the appliance is not working correctly After using the appliance

•The use of attachments or tools not recommended or sold by Morphy Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

•Do not use the coffee maker for anything other than its intended purpose.

Mains cable

•The mains cable should reach without straining from the socket.

•Do not let the mains cable hang over the edge of a worktop where a child could reach it.

•Do not let the cable run across an open space e.g. between a low socket and table, or a cooker or toaster or other hot area which might damage the cable.

•If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Product safety

•Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank.

•Ensure the filter holder is correctly located before making coffee.

•Do not remove the filter holder when the appliance is being operated.

•Do not overfill the water reservoir.

•Empty the water tanks, when the appliance is to be unused for long periods.

•Do not touch any hot parts of appliance including coffee filter, steam wand etc. when in use.

•Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner, or in heated oven.

Personal safety

•Do not touch metal parts until the unit has cooled.

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

Children

•Children do not understand the dangers associated with operating electrical appliances. Never allow children to use this appliance.

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

Treating scalds

•Run cold water over the affected area immediately. Do not stop to remove clothing, get medical help quickly.

Electrical requirements

Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).

If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance the plug should be removed and the appropriate one fitted.

WARNING: The plug removed from the mains lead, if severed, must be destroyed as a plug with a bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged into a live socket outlet.

Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug require changing, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

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