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.
This product has been designed for
domestic use only. Any commercial use,
inappropriate use or failure to comply with
the instructions, the manufacturer accepts
no responsibility and the guarantee will not
apply. Use only capsules provided. If away
for prolonged periods, on holiday, etc. the
appliance must be emptied, cleaned and
unplugged. Make sure the water tank cap
is correctly placed on the water tank at all
times except when relling.
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 incorrect connec-
tion voids guarantee.
Do not place power cord close to heat,
sharp edges, etc. Do not allow mains cord
to dangle (risk of tripping up). 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.
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 opera-
ting perfectly or if there is evidence of da-
mage. In such cases inform the NESCAFÉ
DOLCE GUSTO Hotline.
For health reasons, always ll the water
tank with fresh potable water. Always close
extraction head with capsule holder, and
never open during operation. The appli-
ance will not work if no capsule holder is
inserted. Do not pull up lever before ON/
OFF switch stops blinking.
Do not put ngers under outlet during bev-
erage preparation. To avoid injury, do not
touch the needle of the head. Never leave
the appliance while making a beverage. Do
not use appliance without drip tray and drip
grid, except when a very tall mug is used.
Do not use appliance for hot water prepara-
tion. Do not overll water tank. Keep appli-
ance / cable / capsule holder out of reach
of children. Never carry the machine by the
extraction head.
Do not dismantle appliance and do not
put anything into openings. Any operation,
cleaning and care other than normal use
must be undertaken by after-sales service
centres approved by NESCAFÉ DOLCE
GUSTO Hotline.
In case of intensive use without allow-
ing sufcient cooling time, the appliance
will stop functioning temporarily with
the red indicator light blinking. This is
to protect your appliance from over-
heating. Switch the appliance off for 30
minutes to let it cool down.
This appliance is not intended for use
by: children; or persons who may suffer
from a mental and/or physical impair-
ment - unless they are adequately
supervised in its operation and use.
Persons who have a limited or no under-
standing in the operation and use of this
appliance must rst read and fully under-
stand 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 two
permanent magnets.
Avoid placing capsule holder near appli-
ances and objects that can be damaged by
magnetism, e.g. credit cards, diskettes and
other data devices, video tapes, television
and computer monitors with picture tubes,
mechanical clocks, hearing aids and loud
speakers.
Patients with pacemakers or debrilla-
tors: Do not hold capsule holder directly
over pacemaker or debrillator.
Before cleaning/care unplug the appli-ance
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 run-
ning 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/brushes. 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 capsule and clean the head according
to cleaning procedure. Users allergic to
dairy products: Rinse head according to
cleaning procedure (see page 11). Dispose
of used capsules along with general house-
hold refuse.
Packaging is made of recyclable materi-
als. Contact your local council/authority for
further information on recycling.
Environment protection rst!
Your appliance contains valuable materi-als
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 concerning
used electrical and electronic appliances
equipment – WEEE). The directive deter-
mines the framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as applicable
throughout the EU.
Please be aware that the appliance is
using electricity being in ready mode
(0.4 W/hour).
Safety precautions
