[. . . ] Caution Please read the use instructions carefully and completely before using the appliance. Before plugging into a socket, check whether your voltage corresponds with the voltage printed on the bottom of the appliance. [. . . ] Never clean the appliance under running water, nor immerse it in water; only clean it with a damp cloth. If you have hard water and you use your coffeemaker without a water filter, it has to be decalcified regularly. When using the water filter cartridge and exchanging it regularly, you normally will not need to decalcify. However, if your coffeemaker takes much longer than normal to brew, the appliance has to be decalcified. Important: Replace the water filter with the space compensator for any decalcification procedure. You can use a commercially available decalcifying agent which does not affect aluminium. follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the decalcifying agent. Repeat the procedure as many times as necessary in order to reduce the brewing time per cup to a normal level. Allow the maximum amount of fresh cold water to run through at least twice to cleanse the coffeemaker. this product conforms to the European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage 73/23/EEC. Please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place at a Braun Service Centre or at appropriate collection points provided in your country. [. . . ] To obtain service within the guarantee period, hand in or send the complete appliance with your sales receipt to an authorised Braun Customer Service Centre. For UK only: This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law. [. . . ]