User manual BIALETTI OPERA

[. . . ] Description of symbols ATTENTION Always strictly comply with the information marked with ATTENTION or WARNING pictograms. The WARNING sign warns against a serious injury hazard, while ATTENTION warns against minor injury hazard. READING THE OPERATING MANUAL It states to read this manual before using for a correct functioning and to prevent any electric shock and/or burn hazard. The surface temperature of the area where it is located may reach dangerous values and for this reason the direct contact with the skin and heat-sensitive fabrics/materials must be avoided. [. . . ] Insert the plug (5) of the appliance in the socket as per instructions of "Warnings" section. While the boiler is heating, the light on the button (1) blinks in RED. Once the light will turn steady GREEN, the machine will be ready to deliver coffee. Position a cup on the apposite cup rack (3) and press the button (1) to start dispensing water. Stop dispensing by pressing the button again when the cup is almost full. Before dispensing, check water level in the tank (6), make sure the button (1) is green and pull out the capsule holder drawer (2). Position the capsule into the housing of the capsule holder drawer (3) and insert into the machine body (7). When coffee reaches the required level in the cup, stop dispensing by pressing the button (1) again. For each following coffee, take out the capsule holder drawer (3), remove the used capsule and insert a new one. To clean the appliance body (7), use a wet cloth but avoid abrasive detergents or solvents. Never leave water in the tank (6) for more than 5 days or, if it occurs, change water and dispense 50 ml of water without capsule before making the coffee. Clean the capsule holder filter (3) under a stream of tap water to remove any coffee residue. Regularly empty the drip tray (4) to prevent water leaks from this component and any failure and/or damage of the machine. Regularly clean the drip tray (4) and the rack (3) using normal dish soap. The normal use of the machine with natural mineral water, both in bottle and from the tap, entails the formation of limescale. It is recommended to carry out the descaling cycle every 300 cups of coffee (otherwise every 3-4 months) and/or when a constant decrease of the dispensed coffee flow is noticed. tHE FREQUENCY OF THIS OPERATION DEPENDS ON THE HARDNESS OF WATER USED. A) Pour a dose of Bialetti descaling solution or equivalent (provided it is not toxic and is suitable for coffee machines) into the water tank (6). H) Switch the machine on and carry out again the operations described in point E). J) Repeat the operation described in point E) until the tank is completely empty. L) Fill the tank (6) with clean water up to the "MAX" level and insert it in its seat. This appliance was designed in compliance with the European Directives EC1275/2008 and 2009/125/EC, stating the need to adopt the energy saving mode. [. . . ] In case of defects on the product existing prior to delivery, Bialetti guarantees the repair or replacement of same, at no charge to the purchaser, unless one of the two remedies is disproportionate to the other. The purchaser is responsible for reporting any conformity defects no later than two months from discovery of same. The warranty does not cover those parts found to be faulty as a result of negligence or careless use, for example: Failure to abide by the operating instructions for the appliance. Damages caused through use of a voltage other than that stated in the use and maintenance manual. [. . . ]