[. . . ] Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull on the plug, not the cable) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories. If you should leave the workplace, always switch the machine off or remove the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead). [. . . ] Fill the machine to the level corresponding to the number of cups required with cold water. As your machine has a permanent nylon filter, you can fill the coffee powder directly into the nylon filter (approx. The nylon filter can be removed by the clip and a paper filter (size 1 x 4) inserted into the filter funnel. By removing the pot, before the water runs through the filter completely, it avoids that the coffee drips on the base. If there is still water in the tank or filter, make sure that the pot is placed back under the filter to avoid overflowing. If you would like to keep the remaining coffee warm, the switch must remain in the "EIN/1" position. The hot plate will keep the coffee warm until you switch the machine "AUS/0". In order to leave the adjustment mode press the PROG button twice or wait for 10 seconds. In order to leave the adjustment mode press the PROG button once or wait for 10 seconds. The unit switches itself off automatically about two hours after the brewing. If you wish to switch the unit off manually or to deactivate the timer, press the ON/OFF button repeatedly until both LEDs go out. Descaling is necessary when the time needed to prepare coffee becomes considerably longer. Only commercially available descaling products based on citric acid should be used. Before cleaning the machine you should always remove the mains lead and wait until the machine has cooled down. [. . . ] *) Damage to accessories does not mean automatic free replacement of the whole machine. Broken glass or breakage of plastic parts are always subject to a charge. Motor pistons, kneading blades, drive shafts, spare remote control, spare toothbrushes, saw blades, etc. [. . . ]