[. . . ] Electrical appliances must be able to lose their heat to avoid fire hazards. Therefore, make sure that the appliance has sufficient clearance around it and that it does not come into contact with flammable materials. Make sure that electrical appliances, cords or plugs do not come into contact with water. Never immerse electrical appliances, cords or plugs in water or any other liquid. [. . . ] To prevent this, you'll first have to brew a `try-out' pot four to five times. Do not use your best coffee beans for it, the coffee these test rounds produce is not meant to be served. After ample time, the inside of the carafe will discolor and attain a dark, coffee-colored layer. Hold the water reservoir only by the plastic part and the coffee Carafe only by the handle. Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the appliance is not in use. Remove the coffee carafe from the water reservoir by holding the water reservoir (by the plastic part) And the coffee carafe (by the handle) and unscrewing it counter-clockwise. Fill the water reservoir with cold water up to the pressure release valve (8). Do not fill the water reservoir beyond the pressure release valve (8). Fill the coffee container with espresso grounds and spread the grounds evenly over the surface. wARNING: · Do not fill the container beyond the marking halfway the container. When using very finely ground espresso, the filter may become blocked more easily. Place the coffee carafe on the water reservoir; hold the water reservoir still and turn the coffee carafe Clockwise on the water reservoir until it is tight. The water in the water reservoir will now boil and force itself upwards through the espresso grounds into the coffee carafe. wARNING: · Keep the lid on the coffee carafe closed while brewing the espresso. Leave the appliance be for at least two minutes, so that The pressure remaining in the water reservoir dissipates. Note: the water reservoir and coffee carafe are Hot, hold the water reservoir only by the plastic part and the coffee carafe only by the handle. S tir the espresso in the coffee carafe so that all of the espresso tastes the same. R emove the coffee grounds from the coffee container only after the appliance has cooled down. OPERATION - Problem solving If a great deal of steam comes out of the opening between the water reservoir and the coffee carafe while brewing the espresso, this can be caused by one of three things: · The coffee carafe is not properly tight on the water reservoir. Switch the appliance off by removing the plug from the wall socket, allow the appliance to cool and then start brewing espresso once more. [. . . ] Any repairs carried out under the warranty will not extend the warranty period. Faulty parts, or in the event of exchange, the faulty equipment itself, will automatically become the pro- The warranty is valid for the first buyer only and is non-transferable. The warranty is not valid for damage caused by: Connection to a different mains voltage than indicated on the type plate · unauthorised changes · Repairs carried out by unqualified third parties · Use in violation with the applicable statutory, technical or safety standards · Careless transport without suitable packaging or other protection 6. warranty cannot be claimed: · For damage during transport · If the serial number of the appliance is removed or changed 7. [. . . ]