For more details, please refer to the Cleaning and Maintenance section of manual. 3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 4. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs or body of machine in water or other liquid. 5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 9 7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For any service related issues, please contact our customer service department at 1-800-322-3848. (U.S. Only) 8. The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the appliance manufacturer, it may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons. 9. Do not use outdoors. 10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in heated oven. 12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 13. Use extreme caution when disposing of hot steam. 14. This appliance is for Household Use Only. All other use is considered improper and dangerous. 15. This machine is designed to make espresso / coffee and other hot drinks, be careful to avoid burning from the water and steam jets or by using the machine incorrectly. 16. Do not operate the machine without water in the water tank. 17. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper, incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance. 18. Do not touch the appliance with damp hands. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Short Cord Instructions 1. A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord. 2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. 3. If an extension cord is used: a. the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and b. the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can pulled on by children or tripped over. 4. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. 9: Before First Use Place the box on a large, sturdy flat surface. Carefully unpack your machine and remove all packaging material and literature. Remove the hanging tag from the frother before use. After unpacking the machine, check to make sure the appliance is complete and undamaged. If in doubt, please call our customer service department at 1-800-322-3848 (U.S. Only), and wait for the prompt. To remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging, you may wipe the unit with a clean, damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the machine in water or other liquid. Clean the water tank with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. (See “Cleaning and Maintenance” section of this manual for detailed instructions.) Keep all plastic bags away from children. Note: Test the water hardness before first use. Refer to the “Checking the Water Hardness” section of this manual for more details. 10 10: Checking the Water Hardness The machine was released from the factory with a specific pre-set setting for water hardness. To change that setting, please follow the instructions below step by step. 1. After removing the “Water Hardness” test strip from its packaging immerse it completely in the water for a few seconds, then remove it. 2. Wait about 30 seconds for the test strip to change color. A number of red squares will appear. 3. Check that the machine is off (Note: All of the indicator lights are off). 4. Press the button and hold it for 5 seconds. The four lights will illuminate. 5. Press the button repeatedly until the number of lights coincides with the number of red squares on the test strip. (Ex. If 3 red squares appear on the test strip, press the button until the 3 indicator lights illuminate. 6. Press the button to save the data. The machine is now programmed to indicate a decalcification warning when necessary, based on the hardness of the water. 11: Preparing the Machine Please follow the instructions below. 1. Set the water hardness according to the instructions in the “Checking the Water Hardness” section of the manual. 2. Place the machine on a flat, level surface away from any edge. 3. Plug the machine into a 120V / 60Hz only outlet. Figure 1 4. Press the on/off button. 11.1 Filling the Water Tank Caution: Never switch the machine on when the water tank is completely empty. Without water, the machine cannot make es...