SEVERIN KA 4150 Mode D'emploi page 10

lacking experience and knowledge,
provided they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance and fully
understand all dangers and safety
precautions involved.
∙ Children must not be permitted to
play with the appliance.
∙ Children must not be permitted
to carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work on the appliance
unless they are supervised and at
least 8 years of age.
∙ The appliance and its power cord
must be kept well away from children
under 8 at all times.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials
well away from children – these are
a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the
main body including the power cord as
well as any attachment fi tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, or if
excessive force has been used to pull the
power cord, it must no longer be used:
even invisible damage may have adverse
effects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
∙ Before use, make sure that the handle of
the glass carafe is properly and securely
fi tted. If necessary, the metal ring may be
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tightened by means of the screw in the
handle.
∙ During operation, the coffee maker must
be placed on a level, non-slip surface,
impervious to splashes and stains.
∙ Do not allow the appliance or its power
cord to touch hot surfaces or to come into
contact with any heat sources.
∙ Caution: the hot-plate becomes very hot
during operation.
∙ To prevent the danger of hot water or
steam being emitted, always switch off
the coffee maker and allow suffi cient
time for the appliance to cool down
before it is opened or any accessories or
attachments are removed.
∙ It is possible for the function of the
appliance to be interrupted by a nearby
source of electrostatic discharge.
However, once this is removed, it will
operate normally again.
∙ Always switch off the appliance after use.
∙ Remove the plug from the wall socket
- in case of any malfunction,
- during cleaning,
- if the appliance is not being used for an
extended period of time.
Each time the appliance is reconnected to
the mains power, the internal clock must
be re-set.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ Do not allow the power cord to hang free;
the cord must be kept well away from hot
parts of the appliance.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.