Smeg Milk Frother - Instruction Manual

Instructions

These safety instructions are an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept in their entirety and within the user's reach for the whole working life of the appliance.

Intended use

Failure to respect the safety warnings and read the instruction booklet may result in improper use of the appliance and personal injury.

• Only use the appliance indoors and at a maximum altitude of 2000 metres.
• This appliance is intended for household use and similar applications such as:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• bed and breakfast facilities / farm accommodation;
• by guests in hotels, motels and other residential accommodations;
• The appliance is not designed to operate with external timers or with remote-control systems.

General safety instructions

Follow all safety instructions in order to use the appliance safely:

• Read the safety instructions before using the appliance.
• Do not place the appliance on or near gas burners or electric hot plates that are switched on, inside an oven, or near any heat sources.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on.
• Avoid contact with moving parts during operation.
• Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools away from moving parts during operation to avoid personal injury and/or damage to the appliance.
• Switch off the appliance immediately after use.
• Do not immerse the appliance, power cable or plug in water or any other liquid.
• This appliance has an earth connection for functional purposes only.
• Never attempt to extinguish a fire/flames with water: switch off the appliance, remove the plug from the socket, smother the flames with a fire blanket or other suitable cover.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before assembling or disassembling components.
• Always unplug the appliance and allow it to cool before cleaning.
• Use only genuine spare parts. The use of spare parts not approved by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.
• Do not attempt to modify or repair the appliance: in the event of a malfunction, it must be repaired by a qualified technician or by the technical support.
• The cable is intentionally short to prevent accidents. Do not use an extension cord.
• Do not allow the power cable to come into contact with sharp edges.
• Do not pull the cable to remove the plug from the wall socket.
• Do not use the appliance when the power cord or the plug is damaged or when the appliance has been dropped or is damaged in any manner.
• If the power cable is damaged, contact technical support for replacement.
• Children must never play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its power cable out of the reach of children.
• The appliance must only be used with the power base provided.
• To avoid damage, do not allow liquids to enter the socket.
• The surface of the heating element may remain hot after use.
• Do not allow children to clean or maintain the appliance without supervision.

Caution

• Do not use the milk frother without the lid.
• Check that the lid is properly closed before switching on the milk frother.
• Do not overfill the milk frother.
• Do not use the milk frother with parts or accessories from other manufacturers.
• Only place the milk frother on flat, dry surfaces.
• Do not use the milk frother when empty to avoid permanent damage to the whisk.
• Do not use the milk frother as a storage container. Keep the milk frother empty before and after use.
• Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks and spoons on the appliance during use.

Information on power consumption in off/stand-by mode

Technical data on the appliance's power consumption in off/stand-by mode can be found at www.smeg.com under the page corresponding to the product in question.

Connecting the appliance

Make sure that the mains voltage and frequency match those specified on the data plate on the underside of the appliance.

In case of incompatibility between the socket and the plug of the appliance, contact the technical support service for replacement.

Manufacturer liability

The manufacturer declines any liability for damage to persons or property caused by:

• Use of the appliance other than the one envisaged.
• Failure to read the safety instructions.
• Tampering with any part of the appliance.
• Use of non-original spare parts
• Failure to comply with the safety instructions

Please keep this instruction booklet in a safe place. If the appliance is passed on to another person, please also give them this instruction booklet.

These safety instructions can be downloaded from the Smeg site "www.smeg.com" or from the My Smeg Assistant portal via the QR code on the last pages of the manual or on the product.

Disposal

Appliances marked with this symbol ? are subject to the requirements of European Directive 2012/19/EU.

All waste electrical and electronic appliances must be disposed of separately from household waste and taken to an authorised waste disposal facility. Correct disposal of this appliance will help protect the environment and human health. For further information on how to dispose of the used appliance, please contact your local authority waste disposal department or the shop where you purchased it.

Use / Cleaning and maintenance

Improper use. Risk of damage to surfaces.

• Do not use steam jets to clean the appliance.
• Do not use detergents containing chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts with metal surfaces (e.g. anodised, nickel-plated, chrome-plated).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (e.g. powder products, stain removers and metallic scourers).
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials or sharp metal scrapers.

Make sure that the components are completely dry before putting them back into the milk frother.

Use

Before using the appliance, carry out a pre-cleaning cycle following the instructions in the user manual, which can be downloaded from the My Smeg Assistant portal (see chapter 3.1 Before first use).

Refer to the Quick Guide to select the desired function.

• Hot foam function ♨️
• Hot milk function ?
• Cold foam function ❄️

Cleaning and maintenance

To make cleaning easier, it is recommended that the components are cleaned regularly after each use after they have cooled down.

Danger of electrocution

Plug the appliance into a suitable earthed socket.

• Do not remove the earth prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to follow these instructions could result in death, fire, or electric shock.

Do not use the appliance without liquid. Starting the appliance without liquid can damage the jug.

Always fill to the MIN level and never higher than the MILK level, both of which are indicated inside the milk frother.

For an ideal hot milk froth, use cold (4-8°C) whole milk (pasteurised or UHT) from the fridge. Avoid using milk at ambient temperature.

Risk of accidental start

Make sure the milk frother is unplugged before fitting or removing the whisk.

Improper use. Danger of electrocution

• Unplug the milk frother before cleaning it.
• Never immerse the base in water or other liquids.

Do not use the milk frother without the whisk attached.