First steps
3.3
Installing the appliance
Observe the following instructions:
ū Do not install the appliance in damp rooms.
ū Install the appliance on a stable, flat and dry surface.
ū Do not install the appliance in the vicinity of sinks or the like.
ū Do not install the appliance on hot surfaces.
ū Install the appliance at a sufficient distance (approx. 10 cm) from the
wall and other objects. The space above the appliance should be at least
20 cm.
ū Route the power cable so it cannot be damaged by edges or hot sur-
faces.
3.4
Connecting the appliance
Observe the following instructions:
ū Make sure that the supply voltage matches the operating voltage speci-
fied in the technical data (see the Technical data on page 97 table).
ū Only connect the appliance to a properly installed earthing contact
socket. If in doubt, consult a specialist electrician.
ū The earthing contact socket must have a fuse of at least 10 A.
3.5
Switching on the appliance for the first time
During initial start-up, the language, the time and the water hardness can
be set. The settings can be changed at a later point in time (see chapter 8
Changing basic settings on page 80 and section 9.8 Setting the water
hardness on page 91).
Use the enclosed test strips to determine the water hardness. Observe the
instructions on the test strip packaging and in the table Water hardness
range on page 97.
Information
ū We recommend pouring away the first two cups of coffee after initial
start-up.
ū If you want to use a water filter, only insert this after starting up for the
first time.
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