• Cleaning and maintenance should not be carried out by children unless they are more than 8 years
old and are supervised by an adult.
• Keep the machine and its power cord out of the reach of children under 8 years old.
• The machine may be used by persons with reduced physical, mental or sensory capacities or lacking
sufficient experience and/or skills if they have previously been instructed in the correct use of the
machine and made aware of the associated dangers, or if they are supervised by an adult.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
• Never insert fingers or objects into the capsule compartment.
caution
• The machine is for household use only and is not intended for use in environments such as in canteens
or staff kitchens in shops, offices, farms or other work environments.
• Always put the machine on a level, flat and stable surface.
• Do not place the machine on hot surfaces or next to a hot oven, heater unit or similar heat source.
• Only use original Tchibo Cafissimo capsules. Neither use capsules from other manufacturers, nor
damaged or misshapen capsules, and never fill capsules or the machine with ground coffee or instant
coffee, as this would damage the machine. In these cases, any necessary repairs due to damage are
not covered by the guarantee.
• Allow the machine to cool before inserting or removing components.
• Never use carbonated, warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only.
• Never clean with caustic or abrasive cleaning products. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water.
• Descale your machine regularly. The machine will indicate when descaling is needed. Not doing
this may make your machine stop working properly. In this case, repairs are not covered by your
guarantee!
• Do not subject the machine to temperatures below 0°C. Water left in the heating system may freeze
and cause damage.
• Do not leave water in the water tank if the machine will not be used over a long period of time. The
water could become dirty. Always use fresh water when you operate the machine.
• Always ensure the drip tray and the used capsule drawer are inserted when using the machine.
compliance with standards
This machine complies with European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste of electrical and electronic
equipment and with European Directive 2011/65/EU on restriction of use for certain hazardous substances
in electrical and electronic equipment.
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