SEVERIN KA 5990 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 11

any attachment fi tted should be checked thoroughly for
any defects. Should the appliance, for instance, have been
dropped onto a hard surface, it must not be used any longer:
even invisible damage may have adverse effects on the
operational safety of the appliance.
∙ The power cord should be regularly examined for any signs
of damage. In the event of such damage being found, the
appliance must no longer be used.
∙ Do not open the hot-water/steam nozzle unless a suitable
container is placed underneath. Caution: there is a danger
of scalding from hot steam being emitted.
∙ Always keep your hands well away from the outlet openings
(boiler outlet, fi lter sieve holder, steam nozzle) during
operation: danger of scalding.
∙ The power cord must be kept well away from hot parts of the
appliance.
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use. Do not
position the appliance on or near hot surfaces, open fl ames
or infl ammable vapours.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket
- in case of any malfunction,
- after use, and also
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on
the power cord; always grip the plug itself.
∙ Before inserting the plug into a suitable wall outlet, ensure
that
- all accessory parts have been correctly fi tted,
- the appliance has been fi lled with water, and
- the rotary control is set to its neutral position ( ).
∙ Do not use the appliance outdoors; protect it from zero or
sub-zero temperatures at all times.
∙ No responsibility is accepted if damage results from
improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with.
On/Off switch with temperature indicator light
The red temperature indicator light remains lit while the
appliance is switched on. It fl ashes while the unit is pre-heating.
Rotary control
The rotary control has four settings:
Dispensing steam/hot water via the steam tube
Heating up for hot-water/steam
Neutral position / unit in standby-mode
Drawing espresso
Caution: As soon as the rotary control is turned to the steam or
espresso symbol, steam or hot water will be emitted.
Hot-water/steam selector button
With the rotary control in the 'Heating-up' ( ) position, the
selector button can be used to select either hot water or steam.
Hot water or steam may then be drawn from the hot-water/
steam nozzle.
∙ When drawing hot water, the symbol
∙ When dispensing steam, the symbol
Inserting/removing the fi lter sieve holder:
∙ The fi lter sieve holder is fi tted to the appliance by means of a
∙ To unlock and remove the holder, turn it to the left.
∙ Caution: Do not remove the sieve holder while the
Automatic switch-off
If the unit is not used for a period of 30 minutes, it will switch off
automatically to save power.
Before using for the fi rst time
∙ Before the appliance is used for the fi rst time, all detachable
∙ Clean the system by fl ushing with water as follows:
is lit (default
setting).
bayonet-type locking socket. When attaching it, the handle
must be facing to the left of the boiler outlet (picture I). To
lock, turn the holder fi rmly as far as possible to the right
(picture II).
appliance is in use, since the holder is under pressure. Once
the brewing cycle is complete, wait around 30 seconds before
removing the sieve holder.
Filling with water:
∙ Fill only with fresh water, on a daily basis; make sure that
the water container is cleaned at regular intervals. Residual
water should be poured out daily. Do not switch the
appliance on unless the water container is fi lled.
∙ Lift out the water container before it is fi lled.
∙ Fill the container with (non-carbonated) cold water while
observing the 'Max' marking on the water container.
∙ Once fi lled, replace the container in the appliance and
push it down.
∙ Close the lid on the water container.
∙ The water level must be monitored and, if necessary, the
container refi lled in good time.
Please note:
Should the pump have started sucking in air from the
empty water container, fi ll the water container fi rst
with the indicated maximum amount of water. When
'bleeding' the system afterwards, it may take a few
moments before water is emitted again.
∙ Deposits of dirt and lime may cause the seals in the outlet
at the bottom of the water container and those around
the valves to leak. Check the seals carefully each time
the water container is inserted and, if necessary, carefully
remove any existing deposits.
parts must be thoroughly cleaned as described in the
section Cleaning and care. Refi t all parts afterwards.
∙ Fill the container with water up to its 'Max' mark.
∙ Insert the sieve holder with either sieve in place, but
without any ground coffee.
∙ Place a suitable container, with a capacity of about 1000
ml, underneath the outlet openings.
∙ Insert the plug into a wall outlet.
∙ Use the On/Off switch to turn the appliance on. The unit
heats up. Once the temperature indicator light shows
lights up.
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