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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 indi- cated 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 near water.
•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.
Mains cable
•Do not let the mains cable hang over the edge of the worktop where a child could reach it.
•Do not let the lead run across an open space e.g. between a low socket and a table.
•Do not let the cable run across a cooker or other hot area which might damage the cable.
•The mains cable should reach from the socket to the base unit without straining the connections.
•If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, it’s service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Personal safety
•Ensure the lid of the glass jug is securely in place before pouring.
•Take care to pour hot coffee slowly and carefully without tipping the glass jug too fast.
•Do not fill above the capacity mark of the water level gauge marked on the jug or reservoir.
•Do not use the glass jug in a microwave.
•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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•Do not move when switched on.
•Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank.
•Do not overfill the water tank.
•Take care to pour hot coffee slowly and carefully without tipping the glass jug too fast.
•Do not place the glass jug on the hot plate unless the lid is in position.
•Make sure the mains lead does not touch the hot parts of the machine.
•Do not wind the mains lead around the hot appliance or store the appliance until it has fully cooled down.
•Do not open the reservoir lid whilst brewing.
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.
Other safety considerations
•Disconnect the coffee maker from the mains supply when filling, cleaning or not in use.
•When unplugging, turn any control to ‘off’, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
•Keep the outside of the coffee maker area clean and dry at all times.
•Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handles or knobs.
•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 cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Ring the helpline number for advice on examination and repair.
•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 it’s intended purpose.
•CAUTION: To prevent damage to the appliance, do not use alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning. Use a soft cloth and mild detergent.
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 re moved 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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