DeLonghi ESAM3300 Owner Manual - Page 7

2 SAFETY WARNINGS CAREFULLY READ AND KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS! • This machine is designed to "make espresso coffee" and "hot drinks". Be careful to avoid scalding from the water and steam jets or by using the machine incorrectly. • This appliance is for household use only. All other use is considered improper and consequently dangerous. • The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper, incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance. • During operation, do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance. Use the knobs or handles. • Do not touch the appliance with damp hands or feet. • Do not allow children or unfit persons to use the appliance unsupervised. • Do not allow children to play with the appliance. • In the event of breakdown or faulty operation, turn the appliance off and do not tamper with it. For repairs, contact a technical service center authorized by the manufacturer only. Request that only original spare parts be used. Failure to respect the above may compromise the safety of the appliance. 7 3 INSTALLATION • After unpacking, make sure the appliance is complete and undamaged. If in doubt, do not use it. Contact professionally qualified personnel. • Packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene etc) must not be left within reach of children as they may represent a hazard. • Place the appliance on a work surface far away from water taps, basins and sources of heat. • After having positioned the appliance on the work bench, make sure that there is a free space of around 2 in. between the surfaces of the appliance and the side and rear walls and a free space of at least 8 in. above the coffee maker. • Never install the machine in environments where the temperature may reach freezing or below freezing temperatures (the appliance could be damaged if the water freezes). • Check that the voltage of the mains power supply corresponds to the value indicated on the appliance's rating plate. Only connect the appliance to a power outlet with a minimum rating of 10A that is properly grounded. The manufacture is not liable for possible accidents caused by failure to do so. • If the power outlet does not match the plug on the appliance, have the outlet replaced with a suitable type by qualified personnel. • The power cable for this appliance must not be replaced by the user as this operation requires operation requires the use of special tools. If the cable is damaged or requires replacing, contact an authorized service center only to avoid all risks. • The water hardness should be set as soon as possible, following the procedure described in chapter 10.4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS