Krups NESCAFE DOLCE GUSTO PICCOLO KP100040 User Manual page 3

Safety precautions
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
1. Read these instructions for use carefully before
using your appliance for the first time and keep
them to hand for future reference.
2. Connect the appliance to a mains socket with
an earth connection only. Mains voltage must
be the same as the details on the rating plate.
The use of incorrect connection will negate the
guarantee and may be hazardous.
3. This appliance is designed for indoor domestic
household use only. It is not intended to be used
in following applications, and the guarantee will
not apply for:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
4. Your appliance is intended for domestic use inside
the home only at an altitude below 3400 m.
5. In case of any inappropriate use or failure to comply
with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no
responsibility and the guarantee will not apply. Use
only NESCAFÉ DOLCE GUSTO capsules. Each
capsule is designed to prepare a perfect cup, and
cannot be reused. Do not remove hot capsules by
hand. Use handles or knobs.
6. Always use the appliance on a flat, stable, heat
resistant surface away from sources of heat or
water splashes.
7. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to
persons do not immerse the power cord, plugs or the
appliance in water or other liquid. Never touch the power
cord with wet hands. Do not overfill the water tank.
8. In case of an emergency remove the plug from
the pow er socket immediately.
9. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance
is used near children. Keep the appliance / power
cord / capsule holder out of reach of children. Chil-
dren should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance. Never leave the appliance
without surveillance while making a beverage.
10. This appliance is not intended for use by children or
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruc-
tion concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. 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 the user manual, and where appropri-
ate seek additional guidance on its operation and use
from the person responsible for their safety.
11. Do not use the appliance without the drip tray and
drip grid, except when a very tall mug is used. Do
not use the appliance for hot water preparation.
12. For health reasons, always fill the water tank
with fresh drinking water.
13. After use of the appliance always remove the
capsule and clean the capsule holder. Empty
and clean the drip tray and capsule bin daily.
Users allergic to dairy products: Rinse the appli-
ance according to the cleaning procedure.
14. Unplug from the mains socket when not in use.
15. Unplug from the mains socket before clean-
ing. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
off parts, before cleaning the appliance. Never
clean wet or immerse appliance in any fluid.
Never clean the appliance with running water.
Never use detergents to clean the appliance.
Clean the appliance only using soft sponges/
brushes. The water tank should be cleaned with
a baby bottle brush.
16. Never turn the machine upside down.
17. If away for prolonged periods, on holiday, etc.
the appliance must be emptied, cleaned and un-
plugged. Rinse before reuse. Operate the rinse
cycle before re-using your appliance.
18. Do not turn off the appliance during the descaling
process. Rinse the water tank and clean the ap-
pliance to avoid any residual descaling agent.
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