READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all safety instructions. USE AND CARE GUIDE FORMODELS MEXKITB, MEX1BAND MEX1BCAN IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: • Read all instructions before using appliance. • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. • When in use, the appliance is under pressure and should never be left unattended. • Do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid. See instructions for cleaning. • This appliance is not for use by children. •Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. • Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. •Do not operate any damaged appliance. Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment. • Use attachments only if recommended by the manufacturer. • Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area. • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. •Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. •Prior to connecting or disconnecting plug from wall outlet, turn function knob to “OFF.” •Never use the appliance without water. • Only use appliance as indicated in these instructions. •Keep steam-jet control knob in closed position when not being used. • Be certain lids are securely in place before operating appliance. • Do not unscrew or remove safety lid while the appliance is in operation as scalding may occur. Wait until brewing cycle is completed and all water and steam has been used up. •CAUTION: Relieve pressure through steam tube before removing cup or brew basket. • The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top. • Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface. •Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle. • Do not clean carafe with abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material. 2 •• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must be: (1) marked with an electrical rating of 125 V, and at least 13 A., 1625 W., and (2) the cord must be arranged so that it will not drop over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to 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. ELECTRIC POWER: If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electric circuit from other operating appliances. Getting to Know Your Espresso/Capuccino Maker Before using your machine for the first time, you must become familiar with all of the parts. Read all instructions and cautions carefully. 1. Safety lid 2. Water reservoir 3. Steam jet 4. Froth booster tip 5. Drip plate 6. Carafe with lid 7. Filter basket and holder 8. Function knob 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 Before making your first carafe of espresso, we suggest that you let the water brew through the machine two times without coffee, following the instructions.This will thoroughly clean the unit. Before making your first carafe of espresso, we suggest that you let the water brew through the machine two times without coffee, following the instructions.This will thoroughly clean the unit. e 1. Make sure the function knob is in the “OFF” position. Plug the espresso/cappuccino maker into a 120V AC electrical outlet. 2. Remove the safety lid by turning it counter-clockwise and remove from the appliance. 3. For espresso fill carafe to two or four cups of cold water, using the markings on the carafe for reference.For cappuccino, fill the carafe to for 2 cups or to the bottom of the metal band for 4 cups. Pour water into the water reservoir. 4. Close the safety lid tightly by turning clockwise. 5. Remove the filter basket and holder from the espresso/cappuccino maker by turning clockwise. With the measu...