Severin KM 3872: Coffee grinder
Coffee grinder: Severin KM 3872

Dear customer,
Before using the appliance, the user should
read the following instructions carefully.
Connection to the mains supply
Make sure that the supply voltage
corresponds with the voltage marked on the
rating label. This product complies with all
binding CE labelling directives.
Familiarisation
1.
Lid
2.
Filling marks (max.)
3.
Fingertip-operated on/off switch
4.
Safety switch
5.
Housing (motor base)
6.
Cable storage
7.
Rating label
8.
Mains lead
9.
Bowl
10. Blade
Important safety instructions
●
Before the appliance is used, the main
body as well as any fitted attachment
should be checked thoroughly for any
defects. If the appliance, for instance, has
been dropped onto a hard surface, it
must no longer be used: 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.
●
This appliance is not intended for use by
any person (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lacking experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the
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.
●
Take care that neither the housing nor
the cable get in touch with hot surfaces
such as the hot plates of an electric stove,
or with a hot gas flame.
●
Never operate the coffee grinder when it
is empty, i.e. without coffee beans.
●
WARNING!
The blade will not
immediately stop to move when the
appliance is switched off. Take care not
to touch the rotating blade.
●
Always unplug the appliance from the
mains supply socket.
-
when it is not in use,
-
in the event that it malfunctions during
use,
-
before cleaning.
●
Do not unplug the appliance from the
mains supply socket by pulling on the
mains lead. Remove by grasping the
plug.
Take care that the mains lead does not
trail over the front of the work surface on
which the coffee grinder is set up.
●
No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
●
The appliance is only intended for
domestic use and not for commercial
applications.
●
In order to comply with safety
regulations and to avoid hazards, repairs
of electrical appliances must be carried
out by qualified personnel, including the
replacement of the power cord If repairs
are needed, please send the appliance to
one of our customer service departments.
The address can be found in the
appendix to this manual.
How to operate the coffee grinder
●
The coffee grinder has been designed for
short-time operation only. Therefore, it
should not be operated continuously for
more than 30 seconds. Switch off and
allow the motor to cool before reusing
the appliance.
- Remove the lid by lifting it upwards.
6
Coffee grinder

- Fill the bowl with the required amount of
coffee beans but take care not to overfill
(see maximum filling mark).
- Replace the lid back onto the housing
such that the small tongue of the lid fits
exactly into the recess of the housing.
- Connect your coffee grinder to the mains
supply socket and depress the switch
until the coffee grounds have reached the
desired degree of fineness (after approx.
20-25 secs.).
●
Hold the lid with one hand in position
while grinding.
- When grinding is finished, release the
switch, unplug the appliance from the
mains supply socket, remove the lid and
empty the bowl.
Cable storage
The cable storage serves for the space-saving
storage of the cable.
How to unwind the cable
Hold the bottom part of the housing with
one hand, grasp the plug with the other hand
and pull out.
How to wind up the cable
Hold the bottom part of the housing with
one hand and turn the upper part of the
housing clockwise.
Cleaning and Care
●
Before cleaning your coffee grinder,
always make sure that the plug has been
removed from the mains supply socket.
●
Never immerse the coffee grinder in
water or liquid. Wipe the housing with a
damp cloth and dry afterwards.
- The lid and bowl may be cleaned with a
suitable small brush.
Disposal
Do not dispose of old or defective
appliances in domestic garbage, but
only through public collection
points.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of
two years from the date of purchase. Under
this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes
to repair or replace any parts found to be
defective, providing the product is returned
to one of our authorised service centres. This
guarantee is only valid if the appliance has
been used in accordance with the
instructions, and provided that it has not
been modified, repaired or interfered with
by any unauthorised person, or damaged
through misuse.
This guarantee naturally does not cover
wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass
and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This guarantee
does not affect your statutory rights, nor any
legal rights you may have as a consumer
under applicable national legislation
governing the purchase of goods. If the
product fails to operate and needs to be
returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your
name and address and the reason for return.
If within the guarantee period, please also
provide the guarantee card and proof of
purchase.
7