Important Safeguard; Designated Use; Installing The Appliance - DeLonghi Pinguino EL Serie Instrucciones

Important safeguard

• The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• If the SUPPLY CORD is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
• The appliance shall be installed in accordance
with national wiring regulations.
As the appliance is powered by electricity, the
possibility of electrical shock cannot be excluded.
The following safety precautions must therefore be
followed:
• After removing the packaging, check the
condition of the appliance. If in doubt, do not
use the appliance and contact professionally
qualified personnel.
• Before use, always check the condition of the
power cord.
• It is dangerous to modify or alter the
characteristics of the appliance in any way.
• This appliance must be connected to an efficient
"grounding" system. Have the electrical system
checked by a qualified electrician.
• Before each cleaning or maintenance operation,
always disconnect the plug from the power
outlet.
• Never submerge the appliance in water.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not obstruct the entrances and exits of air.
• When the appliance is connected to the mains,
keep the following safety rules in mind:
• Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp
hands;
• Do not use the appliance with bare or wet feet;
• Do not pull on the power cord or appliance to
detach the plug from the power outlet;
• Do not move the appliance by pulling the power
cable.
• keep the appliance far from the reach of children;
• Do not insert foreign bodies into the appliance;
• Do not insert metal objects into the apertures.
Danger! Rotating parts; contact with the internal
fan could cause electric shock or injury.
• do not leave the appliance exposed to
atmospheric agents;
• If you wish to permanently eliminate the
appliance, after disconnecting the plug from
the power outlet it is recommended to make it
unusable by severing the power cord.
• In the event of a fault and/or malfunction, turn
the appliance off without tampering with it.
For all repairs, contact an authorized technical
service centre only and request the use of
original spare parts and accessories.
• Avoid the use of power cord extensions.

1.1 Designated use

This appliance must be used exclusively in domestic
environment and for the intended purpose for
which it was designed. All other uses are considered
improper and therefore hazardous. The manufacturer
shall not be held liable for any damage caused by
improper, erroneous and irresponsible use, and/or
due to repairs made by unqualified personnel.

1.2 Installing the appliance

• The appliance must be installed in compliance
with national standards regulating electrical
systems.
• Do not operate your
room such as a bathroom or laundry room.
• Do not install the appliance in rooms containing
gas, oil or sulphur or near sources of heat.
• Do not use the appliance on sloping surfaces.
• Keep the appliance at least 20" (52cm) away
from flammable substances (alcohol, etc.) or
pressurised containers (e.g. aerosol cans).
• Do not rest objects on top of the appliance.
• When transporting, the appliance must be kept
upright. If this is not possible secure the unit at
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