Hostess HM250A User manual

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MILK FROTHER MODEL:HM250A
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
SAFETY WARNINGS
- After removing the packaging, check that the appliance is intact. If in doubt do not use the appliance
and contact your sales agent.
- Do not leave plastic bags within the reach of children as they are potential sources of danger.
- This appliance has been manufactured to make milk foam and hot/cold milk based drinks only.
- This appliance is designed for and must only be used for household purposes. All other use is
considered improper and as a result dangerous and voids the warranty.
- The manufacturer declines all liability for any damage deriving from improper, incorrect and
unreasonable use of the appliance.
- In the event of faults or malfunctioning of the appliance, do not tamper with it. Failure to observe the
above warnings may compromise the safety of the appliance.
- The 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 supervision
or instruction.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Keep out of reach from children when in use, the beverage will get very hot.
- During cleaning, never immerse the Base Unit in water. This is an electrical appliance.
- When using the appliance do not touch the hot surface of the pot or the heating element.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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IMPORTANT
When using the appliance, please prepare everything first (clean the pot, fit the blender, fill with beverage)
before placing the pot on the base unit.
Please keep the heating disc clean. Don’t leave anything on the surface of the heating element or on the
bottom of the pot.
OPERATION
1. Frothing Cold or Warm Milk
Fig.1 Remove the lid.
Fig.2 Press the blender firmly onto the spigot in the bottom of the pot. Check that it rotates freely.
Fig.3 Pour the required amount of milk into the pot, up to the 250ml Max level.
(If more milk is poured into the pot you risk the beverage overflowing!)
Fig.4 Replace the lid.
Fig.5 Place the pot onto the base unit. Plug in the appliance and switch on the mains supply.
Fig.6 To froth cold milk select the button marked . The indicator light will be come on and the blender
will start to rotate the milk. The appliance will automatically switch off after approximately 3½ minutes.
If you want to stop the appliance at any time, press the button a second time.
To make warm frothy milk select the button marked . The indicator light will come on and the
blender will start to rotate the milk. After approximately 1½ - 4 minutes the milk will have reached the
pre-set temperature (~60°C) and the appliance will automatically switch off. The hot luscious milk
foam can now be poured into your coffee cup. If you want to stop the appliance at any time, press the
button a second time.
Note: If the button marked is pressed again whilst the Milk Frother is still hot, then it will
automatically run for a further 3 minutes. (approximately).

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2. Frothing Hot Chocolate
Fig.7 Remove the lid.
Fig.8 Press the blender firmly onto the spigot in the bottom of the pot. Check that it rotates freely.
Fig.9 Pour the required amount of milk into the pot, up to the 250ml Max level.
(If more milk is poured into the pot you risk the beverage overflowing!)
Fig.10 Pour the chocolate into the pot.
Fig.11 Replace the lid.
Fig.12 Place the pot onto the base unit. Plug in the appliance and switch on the mains supply.
Fig.13 Select the button marked . The indicator light will come on and the blender will start to rotate the
milk. After approximately 1½ - 4 minutes the hot chocolate will have reached the pre-set temperature (~70°C)
and the appliance will automatically switch off. The luscious hot chocolate can now be poured into your cup. If
you want to stop the appliance at any time, press the button a second time.
Note: If the button marked is pressed again whilst the Milk Frother is still hot, then it will automatically run
for a further 4 minutes. (approximately).
CHANGING THE BLENDER/STIRRER
The Milk Frother is supplied with two blenders, marked ’foam’. These will produce a frothy drink. The stirrer
marked ’mix’ can be used to produce a hot drink that is not frothy.
To change the blender firmly pull the blender upwards, at an angle to the base, to remove it from the spigot in
the base of the pot. Position the required blender onto the spigot and then press firmly downwards until it
clicks into place. Ensure that the blender rotates freely on the spigot.
The spare blender and stirrer are located on the underside of the base unit.
Note - If you wet the bottom of the pot with a little tap water this will speed up
the heating operation.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning the base unit after use, wait for the appliance to cool down.
When cleaning the pot, use a sponge or a soft brush together with normal washing up liquid.
Warning: Be aware of the spigot in the base of the pot when cleaning by hand.
Do not use any solvents or abrasive detergents. Sharp or hard instruments or steel wool is strictly forbidden.
When cleaning the base unit, disconnect from the power supply and just use a damp cloth. Take care not to
wet any electrical parts. Do not wash the base unit in a dishwasher.
Fig.14 The blender can be removed for cleaning.
Fig.15 The pot can be cleaned with warm soapy water or washed in a dishwasher.
Fig.16 Do NOT pour water into the base unit.
Fig.17 The base unit must NOT be immersed in water.
Fig.18 The spare blender and stirrer are stored under the base unit.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Fig.19 When the light is flashing this indicates a problem with the thermostat of the appliance. Please
switch off the electricity supply and inform the service department.
If a button is pressed and the light fails to come on, check the appliance is plugged in and the power is
switched on.
If the milk is not foaming properly, check that the blender is correctly placed on the spigot in the pot. Check
that the blender is not broken or that the blender has become jammed.

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If the blender fails to rotate when the appliance is operating, stop the appliance and check that the blender is
correctly placed on the spigot in the pot. Press the blender firmly down onto the spigot and retry the appliance.
If this fails, replace the blender to check whether this resolves the problem.
New blenders are available as a spare part.
New blenders are available as a spare part.
If the appliance still fails to work, please contact the Hostess customer service department.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Electricity Range: 220 - 240V 50Hz
Power: 600W
Capacity: 100 - 250ml cold beverage
U.K. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE NEUTRAL
BROWN LIVE
GREEN/YELLOW EARTH
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour markings
identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter E or and is coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
This symbol on the product indicates that it must not be discarded as general household waste.
Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental
regulations for waste disposal.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which would otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product.

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If you encounter any problems with your Hostess Milk Frother, please contact the appropriate Service
Department.
If the Milk Frother was bought in the UK, please contact:
Hostess Customer Service Department,
Crosslee plc,
Halifax, West Yorkshire,
United Kingdom HX3 8DE
Telephone: [phone]
If the Milk Frother was bought outside the UK, please contact your retailer.

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