READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE PODSTER. KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT SAFE GUARDS
• THIS IS AN ATTENDED APPLIANCE. Do not leave
unattended during use, unplug after each use (risk of
re if an unattended appliance is left operating).
• This appliance must not be used by children younger than
8 years old or persons with very extensive and complex
disabilities. Children aged 8-14 years and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge shall not use this appliance, unless they are
supervised and have been given instruction concerning the
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out
of reach of children less than 8 years old.
• This appliance is intended for indoor household use only. If
the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi-
professional purposes or if it is not used according to these
instructions the Warranty becomes invalid and Hotel Chocolat
refuses any liability for damage caused.
Electrical Safety
• Ensure that the voltage of the appliance corresponds to that of
the mains supply.
• WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
• Unplug the appliance from the mains before cleaning or
maintaining. For details, please refer to CLEANING SECTION.
• Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Hotel
Chocolat, its service agent or a similarly qualied person in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Never touch the cable with wet hands.
• This appliance conforms to directive 2014/30/ EU regarding
electromagnetic compatibility.
• Do not pull the power supply cable over sharp edges, clamp it
or allow it to hang down. It should not be allowed to come into
contact with hot or damp surfaces.
• The use of extension cables not authorised by the manufacturer
may cause damage or accidents.
General Safety
• Do not use if dropped, cracked or damaged. Risk of re,
electric shock or injury to persons.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
Hotel Chocolat may result in re, electric shock or injury
to persons.
• Product surface and inside is subject to residual heat after use.
• Do not touch the metal body when the appliance is in use, as
this may cause burns or scalding.
• Do not place the appliance on a polished wood surface, it could
damage the surface.
• Do not place on a metal tray or surface that may collect liquid
or other metal surface during use.
• Do not operate on an uneven surface.
• Do not place the appliance over or close to sources of heat
such as electric rings, hot ovens or open ames.
• Do not use the appliance without water as this may cause
damage to the pump.
• Do not leave the appliance in a room with a temperature below
0°C, as any water remaining in the appliance could freeze and
cause damage.
• The Podster shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use.
• Before relling the water tank, unplug the appliance from the
mains. Never remove the water tank whilst plugged in.
• Do not overll the water tank.
• Do not ll water tank whilst it is tted to the machine.
• Do not use sparkling water (with carbon dioxide).
• Never ll the tank with hot or boiling water.
• Only use the appliance with the drip tray correctly tted.
• Do not immerse in water or other liquids.
• Do not use the Podster for any purpose other than mentioned
in this instruction booklet. Otherwise, this may result in an injury
caused by misuse.
• If there is internal water leakage, do not operate the Podster
and unplug it at once in order to avoid electric hazard. Please
note, condensation under the machine is normal.
• Turn the appliance o and unplug when not in use.
• To prevent damage to the appliance do not use alkaline cleaning
agents when cleaning, use a soft cloth and a mild detergent.
• Do not use a scouring pad or abrasive cleaner on the main
body.
• Hot water hazard. Avoid direct contact with hot water. Unplug
the appliance from the mains to allow to cool before cleaning,
maintaining or moving. For details, please refer to CLEANING
SECTION.
• We recommend that the appliance is plugged into a socket
that has no other appliance connected to it. Failure to do this
may cause an overload, trip a circuit breaker or blow a fuse.
Preferably the socket outlet should be protected by a residual
current device (RCD).
• Do not come into contact with the coee outlet, risk of
scalding.
• Never use a damaged or deformed pod. Water could ow
around the pod when not perforated by the blades and damage
the appliance.
• This appliance operates with Rabot Estate Coee Pods and
Nespresso®* capsules.
• Always close the lever completely and never lift it during
operation. Do not put ngers into the pod compartment or the
pod shaft. Danger of injury!
• Never put the appliance or part of it in a dishwasher.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• In the interest of improving products, Hotel Chocolat reserves
the right to change the product specication without prior
notice. All illustrations are for representation only, your model
may vary from illustrations shown.
INSTRUCTIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not dispose of this product in the usual household
garbage at the end of its life cycle. Please hand it over
to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic appliances.
• The symbol on the product, the instruction of use or the
packaging will inform you about the methods of disposal. The
materials are recyclable as mentioned on its marking. By recycling,
material recycling or other forms of re-utilization of old appliances
you are making an important contribution to protect our
environment. Please enquire at the community administration for
the authorised disposal location.
*Nespresso® trademark is owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A
