User manual DELONGHI EMK6

[. . . ] Allow to cool before fitting or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. · Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. · The use of accessory attachments or spare parts not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock or personal injury. [. . . ] Tube SAFETY WARNINGS · This machine has been manufactured to "make coffee". Never use other extracts, cocoa powder, camomile, other infusions or soluble substances: these may block the holes in the filter. · During cleaning, never immerse the base and the boiler in water: this is an electrical appliance. · Be careful to avoid being scalded by spraying water or steam or due to the improper use of the appliance. · After having removed the packaging, check that the appliance is in tact. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact a professionally qualified person. · The parts of the packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, etc. ) must not be left within the reach of children, as they are potential sources of danger. All other uses are considered improper and as a result dangerous. · The manufacturer declines all liability for any damage deriving from improper, erroneous and unreasonable use of the appliance. · The appliance must work only connected to a power outlet; never use directly on stovetop burner · Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands. · Never allow the appliance to be used without supervision by children. · In the event of faults or malfunctioning of the appliance, switch it off and do not tamper with it For any repairs, contact an authorized DeLonghi Service Center and insist on the use original spare parts. Failure to observe the above warnings may compromise the safety of the appliance. · The power cord for this appliance must not be replaced by the user, in that this operation requires the use of special tools. In the event of damage, only contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer so as to avoid any risks. · Fill the boiler with water before placing the Moka coffee maker on the support base. · Do not let the power cord come into contact with the metallic parts of the Moka coffee maker when in operation. INSTALLATION · Place the appliance on a stable surface away from water taps and sinks. · Check that the voltage of the outlet corresponds to the value indicated on the appliance's rating plate. Only connect the appliance to a power outlet with a minimum rating of 6A that is properly grounded. The manufacturer declines all liability for any accidents caused if the system is not correctly grounded. · If the power outlet does not match the plug on the appliance, have the outlet replaced with a suitable type by qualified DeLonghi service technician. 5 MOKA 22-04-2003 10:10 Pagina 6 HOW TO PREPARE THE COFFEE 1) Check that the coffee maker is cold, and then unscrew it by holding the boiler with one hand and turning the container counter-clockwise with the other (Fig. [. . . ] If the coffee maker is rested on the base with coffee still in the container, it can be kept warm for another half an hour by pressing the on/off switch . In any case, once the coffee has brewed, the coffee maker can be switched off by pressing the on/off switch. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE · Before performing the cleaning operations, wait for the coffee maker to have cooled down after use. · Regularly check the filter and the gasket: replace if there are signs of wear or deterioration. · Every so often check that the holes in the disk filter are not blocked; if necessary, clean using a pin (Fig. [. . . ]