Safety Precautions - Krups NESCAFÉ DOLCE GUSTO User Manual

Safety precautions

This appliance may become a safety hazard if these
instructions and safety precautions are ignored.
Keep this instruction manual.
In case of an emergency remove plug from power
socket immediately.
In case of any inappropriate use or failure to com-
ply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts
no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
Use only NESCAFÉ DOLCE GUSTO
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away for prolonged periods, on holiday, etc. the ap-
pliance must be emptied, cleaned and unplugged.
Rinse before reuse. Operate the rinse cycle before
re-using your appliance.
This appliance is intended to be used in household
only. It is not intended to be used in following appli-
cations, and the guarantee will not apply for:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other work-
ing environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
Mains voltage must be the same as the details on
the rating plate. Connect the appliance to power
sockets with an earth connection. The use of incor-
rect connection voids guarantee.
Always use the appliance on a flat, stable, heat re-
sistant surface away from sources of heat or water
splashes. Do not place power cord close to heat,
sharp edges, etc. Do not allow power cord to dangle
(risk of injury). Never touch cord with wet hands. Do
not unplug by pulling the cord. In case of damage,
do not use the appliance. In order to avoid danger,
arrange repairs and/or replacement of power cord
by NESCAFÉ DOLCE GUSTO Hotline only.
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Do not place the appliance on a hot surface (e.g.
heating plate) and never use it close to an open
flame.
Do not use the machine if it is not operating perfectly
or if there is evidence of damage. In such cases in-
form the NESCAFÉ DOLCE GUSTO
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For health reasons, always fill the water tank with
fresh tap water. Always close extraction head with
capsule holder inserted, and never open during
operation. The appliance will not work if capsule
holder is not inserted. Do not pull up lever be-
fore lights on machine head stop flashing green.
Do not put fingers under outlet during beverage
preparation. To avoid injury, do not touch the nee-
dle of the head. Never leave the appliance while
capsules. If
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making a beverage. Do not use the appliance with-
out drip tray and drip grid, except when a very tall
mug is used. Do not use the appliance for hot water
preparation. Do not overfill the water tank. Keep
the appliance / cord / capsule holder out of reach
of children.
Do not dismantle the appliance and do not put any-
thing into openings. Any operation, cleaning and
care other than normal use must be undertaken
by after-sales service centres approved by the
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In case of intensive use without allowing sufficient
cooling time, the appliance will stop functioning tem-
porarily with the red indicator light blinking. This is to
protect your appliance from overheating. Switch the
appliance off for 20 minutes to let it cool down.
This 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 supervi-
sion 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. Persons who have a limited or
no understanding of the operation and use of this
appliance must first read and fully understand the
contents of this user manual, and where appropriate
seek additional guidance on its operation and use
from the person responsible for their safety.
The capsule holder is equipped with one permanent
magnet. Avoid placing the capsule holder near ap-
pliances and objects that can be damaged by mag-
netism, e.g. credit cards, diskettes and other data
devices, video tapes, television and computer moni-
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tors with picture tubes, mechanical clocks, hearing
aids and loud speakers.
Patients with pacemakers or defibrillators: Do not
hold capsule holder directly over a pacemaker or
defibrillator.
Before cleaning/care unplug the appliance and let it
cool down. Empty and clean drip tray and capsule
bin daily. Never clean/wet or immerse plug, cord or
appliance in any fluid. Never clean the appliance
with running water, do not hose it down and do not
dip it into water. Never use detergents to clean the
appliance.
Clean the appliance only using soft sponges/brush-
es. The water tank must be cleaned with a baby
bottle brush.
After descaling rinse the water tank and clean the
machine to avoid any residual descaling agent.
After use of the appliance always remove the cap-
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sule and clean the head according to the cleaning
procedure. Users allergic to dairy products: Rinse
head according to the cleaning procedure (see
page 9). Dispose of used capsules along with gen-
eral household refuse.
Packaging is made of recyclable materials. Contact
your local council/authority for further information on
recycling.
Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials
which can be recovered or recycled. Leave
it at a local civic waste collection point. This
appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2002/96 EC concern-
ing used electrical and electronic appliances equip-
ment – WEEE). The directive determines the frame-
work for the return and recycling of used appliances
as applicable throughout the EU.
Please be aware that the appliance is still using
electricity whilst in eco-mode (0.4 W/hour).
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