[. . . ] Housing (not pictured: Cleaning brush) Important safety instructions Before the appliance is used, the main body including the power cord as well as any attachment fitted should be checked thoroughly for any defects. Always remove the plug from the wall socket - before assembling the appliance, - after use, 8 - in case of any malfunction, and also - before opening the bean or collection container, and also before removing either from the housing, - before cleaning the appliance. When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord. [. . . ] Loading the coffee beans – Remove the lid of the bean container. Selecting the right quantity – Use the quantity selector to set the amount of ground coffee desired. However, the quantity-percup information on the selecting knob is approximate only. Since different types of coffee as well as miscellaneous factors such as the size of the cups and your personal preference may require a different setting, we recommend that you try out whatever suits your own personal taste. Caution: Always make sure you empty the collection container in good time, as an over-full container may cause a blockage inside the appliance. Grinding the beans – Make sure that the collection container lid is properly fitted before attaching the container itself to the main unit. € The grinding process begins and stops automatically once the selected amount of ground coffee has been produced. € The process can be stopped at any time by pressing the start button again. € Once grinding has finished, remove the plug from the wall socket and wait until the motor has come to a complete standstill before removing and opening the collection container. Note: To ensure optimum coffee flavour, only the required quantity of beans should be ground immediately before brewing. Any excess ground coffee should be stored in a suitable air-tight container. General care and cleaning Before cleaning the appliance, always remove the plug from the wall socket and wait until the motor has come to a complete standstill. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the housing or the power cord with water, and do not immerse them in water. Take off the collection container and its lid, and clean them with a mild detergent. Before the bean container is cleaned, any remaining beans should be removed first. The grinding mechanism can be opened up for cleaning, and also in case of any malfunction. - Unlock the top part of the grinding assembly by turning clockwise and lift it off. - Use the brush provided to clean the grinding mechanism and the top part of the grinding assembly. [. . . ] This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods. If the product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your name and address and the reason for return. If within the guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and proof of purchase. [. . . ]