Nespresso Essenza C99: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  INFORMATION: when you see this sign, please take 

note of the advice for the correct and safe usage of your 

appliance.

•   The appliance is intended to prepare beverages according 

to these instructions.

•   Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.

•   This appliance has been designed for indoor and non-extreme 

temperature conditions use only. 

•   Protect the appliance from direct sunlight effect, prolonged water 

splash and humidity.

•   This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar 

applications only such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other 

working environments, farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and 

other residential environments; bed and breakfast type environments.

•   This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above 

and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or 

lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given  

supervision or instruction concerning 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 without supervision.

•   Children should be supervised to ensure that they not play with 

the appliance.

•   The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the warranty will not 

apply for any commercial use, inappropriate handling or use of the 

appliance, any damage resulting from use for other purposes,  

faulty operation, non-professionals’ repair or failure to comply with 

the instructions.

 CAUTION: the safety precautions are part of the appliance. Read them carefully before using your new appliance for 

the first time. Keep them in a place where you can find and refer to them later on.

 CAUTION: when you see this sign, please refer to the safety precautions to avoid possible harm and damage.

Avoid risk of fatal electric shock and fire.

•   In case of an emergency: immediately remove the plug from 

the power socket.

•   Only plug the appliance into suitable, easily accessible, 

earthed mains connections.  

Make sure that the voltage of the power source is the same as that specified 

on the rating plate.  

The use of an incorrect connection voids the warranty.

The appliance must only be connected after installation.

•   Do not pull the cord over sharp edges, clamp it or allow it to hang down.

•   Keep s the cord away from heat and damp.

•   If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its 

service agent or similarly qualified persons.

•   If the cord is damaged, do not operate the appliance.

•   Return the appliance to the 

Nespresso

 Club or to a 

Nespresso

authorized representative.

•   If an extension cord is required, use only an earthed cord with a conductor 

cross-section of at least 1.5 mm

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 or matching input power.

•   To avoid hazardous damage, never place the appliance on or beside hot 

surfaces such as radiators, stoves, ovens, gas burners, open flame, or similar.

•   Always place it on a horizontal, stable and even surface. The surface must 

be resistant to heat and fluids, like water, coffee, descaler or similar.

•   Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in use for a long period. 

Disconnect by pulling out the plug and not by pulling the cord itself or the 

cord may become damaged.

•   Before cleaning and servicing, remove the plug from the mains socket and 

let the appliance cool down.

•   Never touch the cord with wet hands.

•   Never immerse the appliance or part of it in water or other liquid.

•   Never put the appliance or part of it in a dishwasher.

•   Electricity and water together is dangerous and can lead to fatal 

electrical shocks.

•   Do not open the appliance. Hazardous voltage inside!

•   Do not put anything into any openings. Doing so may cause fire or 

electrical shock!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Avoid possible harm when operating the appliance.

•   Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.

•   Do not use the appliance if it is damaged or not operating perfectly. 

Immediately remove the plug from the power socket. Contact the 

Nespresso

 Club or 

Nespresso

 authorized representative for examination, 

repair or adjustment.

•   A damaged appliance can cause electrical shocks, burns and fire.

•   Always completely close the lever and never lift it during operation.

Scalding may occur.

•   Do not put fingers under coffee outlet, risk of scalding.

•   Do not put fingers into capsule compartment or the capsule shaft. 

Danger of injury!

•   Water could flow around a capsule when not perforated by the blades 

and damage the appliance.

•   Never use a damaged or deformed capsule. If a capsule is blocked in 

the capsule compartment, turn the machine off and unplug it before 

any operation. Call the 

Nespresso

 Club or 

Nespresso

authorized representative.

•   Always fill the water tank with cold, fresh drinking water.

•   Empty water tank if the appliance will not be used for an extended 

time (holidays,etc.).

•   Replace water in water tank when the appliance is not operated for a 

weekend or a similar period of time.

•   Do not use the appliance without the drip tray and drip grid to avoid 

spilling any liquid on surrounding surfaces.

•   Do not use any strong cleaning agent or solvent cleaner. Use a damp 

cloth and mild cleaning agent to clean the surface of the appliance.

•   When unpacking the machine, remove the plastic film and dispose.

•   This appliance is designed for 

Nespresso

 coffee capsules available 

exclusively through the 

Nespresso

 Club or your 

Nespresso

 authorized 

representative. 

Nespresso

 quality is only guaranteed when 

Nespresso

capsules are used in 

Nespresso

 appliances.

•   For your own safety, you should only use parts and appliance accesso-

ries from 

Nespresso

 that are designed for your appliance.

•   All 

Nespresso

 appliances pass stringent controls. Reliability tests under 

practical conditions are performed randomly on selected units. This can 

show traces of any previous use.

•   

Nespresso

 reserves the right to change instructions without  

prior notice. 

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Descaling

•   

Nespresso

 descaling agent, when used correctly, helps ensure the proper 

functioning of your machine over its lifetime and that your coffee experience 

is as perfect as the first day. For the correct amount and procedure to follow, 

consult the user manual included in the 

Nespresso

 descaling kit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Pass them on to any subsequent user.

This instruction manual is also available as a PDF at  

nespresso.com

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS