User manual SEVERIN KA 4840

[. . . ] Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance. Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children ­ these materials are a potential source of danger, e. Risk of electric shock The device is powered by electricity, and so there is always a risk of electric shock. The following precautions are therefore to be taken: Every time the appliance is used, The main body including the power cord as well as any attachment fitted should be checked thoroughly for any defects. [. . . ] The measuring scales on the water container help measuring the correct amount of clean water. The left scales are used for standard-sized cups of approx. 125 ml, the right scales for smaller cups. Make sure that the indicated maximum amount of water or number of cups is not exceeded. If several consecutive brewing cycles are required, switch off the coffee maker after each cycle and let the appliance cool down for approx. Caution: When filling the appliance with fresh water shortly after a brewing cycle is completed, there is a danger of scalding from hot water or steam escaping through the water outlet. Aroma selection switch This appliance features a special aroma function, allowing the user to choose coffee with a normal strong flavour, or alternatively a very mild coffee. Turn the aroma selection switch to the desired setting before the brewing cycle is started: For mild coffee or For normal coffee The integrated power-cord storage compartment at the rear is used for storing the power cord. The recess at the bottom facilitates limiting the length of the power cord. Filling with water: Open the water container and fill it with the desired quantity of water, then close the lid. Preparing the carafe: Fit the drip-through lid so that the two triangular markings and are facing each other. Lock the lid by turning towards the mark. If correctly inserted, the lid will disable the drip-stop mechanism in the filter holder during the brewing cycle. Inserting the paper filter: Open the swing-out filter and insert a size-4 paper filter into the filter holder, first folding down the perforated sides of the filter. Filling with ground coffee: For each regular-sized cup (125 ml), a measure of about 6 g (= 1½ - 2 teaspoons) of medium or finely ground coffee will be required. Connecting the appliance: Insert the power plug. Selecting the coffee strength: Turn the aroma selection switch to the desired setting. Starting the brewing cycle: Use the button to switch the coffee maker on. The filtration cycle starts and the water passes through the filter. Removing the carafe: Wait until all the water has passed through; the carafe can now be removed. To pour coffee, simply push down the lid-opening tab on the drip-through lid. Interrupting the brewing cycle: To interrupt the brewing cycle, use the button to turn the appliance off. [. . . ] This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modified, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised person, or damaged through misuse. This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. 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. [. . . ]