ALESSI MDL13 Plissé Milk Frother Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- ALESSI
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ALESSI MDL13 Plissé Milk Frother Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The use of electrical appliances always requires compliance with general
safety precautions in order to reduce the risk of electric shock and/or injury
to persons. These precautions include:
- READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. Read and keep these instructions safely for the entire period the product is used.
- Immediately after unpacking the appliance, dispose plastic bags correctly, since they may pose a health risk for children and people with disabilities. To avoid the risk of suffocation, do not allow children to play with plastic bags.
- Make sure that the product is intact in complete with all parts before using it. Do not use the appliance if the power cord or plug are damaged.
- If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a technical service centre or qualified personnel.
- KEEP THE APPLIANCE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Do not allow children to use or play with the appliance.
- Do not use with a mains voltage other than the one specified on the product.
- Always remove the plug when the appliance is left unattended; when assembling parts/ accessories, immediately after use, before any cleaning or maintenance work or in the event of a fault.
- NEVER leave the appliance unattended while it is in operation.
- Do not use adaptors and/or extension cables.
- Do not pull on the cable to remove the plug from the socket.
- To reduce risks of injury, do not allow the cable to hang from the kitchen top or table; it could come into contact with hot surfaces, be pulled by children or cause risks of accidentally tripping over.
- If a fault or damage to the milk frother or the electric cable is identified, do not use the product. Contact your trusted Alessi dealer or Alessi S.p.A. directly at this email address: [email protected]
- Do not use the product outdoors. The appliance is intended for indoor household use. This product is not designed for use in an industrial environment.
- The appliance is not intended to be used with an external timer or separate remote operating system.
- To prevent fire, electric shocks and personal injury, do not immerse or rinse the body of the motor and the heating base, power cable and plug in water or other liquids.
- Do not place the appliance on or near a gas or electric stove in operation or near sources of heat.
- Keep the milk frother away from the edges of work surfaces to avoid any risk of overturning.
- Always use the appliance on a flat and dry base.
- Do not touch the appliance with wet hands.
- If the appliance becomes wet or damp, unplug it immediately
- Do not use the product in any way other than for its intended purpose. Alessi declines any and all responsibility for damage caused by improper use. (e.g. not having read the User Instruction Manual carefully, tampering with any part of the appliance, noncompliance with Important Safeguards or the use of non-original spare parts). This appliance is intended for warming and frothing milk and making hot chocolate. Do not put other liquids or solid foods in the jug.
- Only use Alessi guaranteed spare parts.
- Do not use the appliance continuously for several cycles. After a heating cycle, wait until it has cooled down completely before operating it again.
- Use the appliance only with the heating base provided.
- Do not use the jug over a source of heat or a flame.
- Do not use the appliance without liquid in the jug since it could be damaged.
- Do not fill the jug above the maximum level. Filling above the indicated limit can cause hot milk to overflow with the risk of burning yourself.
- Before cleaning the jug, remove it from the heating base and wait until it has cooled down.
- Do not insert any utensils into the jug when it is in operation.
- Do not touch hot metal parts such as the milk jug and the heating base. In order to avoid burns, use the handle and knob as well as insulating pot holders.
- When the jug is removed after heating, the heating base and the base of the jug are both hot. Be careful NOT to burn/scald yourself.
- Remove the jug from the heating base before filling it. Place the jug correctly on the heating base before turning it on. To turn the appliance OFF, press the START/STOP button and disconnect the plug from the socket.
- Do not use the milk frother without a lid; make sure that it is always correctly positioned after filling and before use.
- Do not remove the lid during operation. Opening the cover lid during operation can cause burns if hot milk is spilt from the jug.
- Do not move the milk frother when it is operating since hot milk may be spilt.
- Always wait until the appliance is cold before cleaning it or disassembling the components.
- To avoid electric shocks, never attempt to open the body of the appliance’s motor.
- This device is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, psychological, sensorial or mental capacities, or with limited experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised and instructed concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Strict supervision is required when any appliance is used by or near children. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- This appliance can be used by children over 8 years of age, by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and those without particular experience or knowledge, provided that they are supervised by an adult, instructed in advance how to use the appliance safely and provided that they understand the potential risks involved. Cleaning and maintenance must not be made by children under the age of 8 and without adult supervision. Keep the appliance and its cable out of reach of children under 8 years of age. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
SUPERVISE CHILDREN TO MAKE SURE THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE
THE APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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Designed by Michele De Lucchi in 2022, the Plissé multi-function induction milk frother has been tested and certified to ensure consumer safety. It is made of thermoplastic resin with a steel jug and whisk.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MILK FROTHER
- A – Motor body in thermoplastic resin with heating base
- B – 18/10 stainless steel jug with handle
- C – Transparent cover lid and knob
- D – Whisk holder
- E – Whisk with spiral in 18/10 stainless steel.
- F – START/STOP button
- G – Program selector knob
ATTENTION! KEEP THE APPLIANCE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. THE APPLIANCE IS
INTENDED FOR INDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE.
ATTENTION!
- This appliance is intended for household and similar uses, such as:
– in kitchen areas reserved for staff in shops, offices and other working environments;
– in small industries and farms houses;
– use by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
– in bed and breakfast and similar environments.
FIRST USE
After taking the milk frother out of the box and removing all packaging elements, make sure that all parts are in perfect condition. Use hot water and dishwasher liquid to clean components that can be washed: jug, cover lid with holder and whisk. Clean the motor body ONLY with a damp cloth to remove any residual dust. (fig. 2)
ATTENTION! THE WHISK HOLDER IS FITTED UNDER THE LID AND CANNOT BE REMOVED.
USE
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Place the milk frother on a flat, firm and dry surface, well away from any flammable materials.
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Unwind the power cable from its cord wrap to adjust the length needed to reach the power socket. (fig. 3) Attention: do not allow the cable to hang down from the work surface (fig. 4)
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You can use the Plissé milk frother to prepare:
– Hot milk
– Hot milk with froth
– Cold milk with froth
– Hot chocolate For more information, see below “Usage table”. -
To prepare dense and full-bodied froth, we recommend using cold whole milk. Take the milk from the refrigerator just before using it.
ATTENTION!
- Always make sure that the cover lid is closed tightly to prevent milk from spilling.
- Always take care to respect the minimum and maximum levels indicated inside the jug. If the maximum level is exceeded during the preparation stage, hot milk and froth could overflow from the jug with the risk of burns. If the minimum level is not respected, the jug could overheat and be damaged.
- DO NOT use the milk frother without liquid in the jug.
- If the jug is lifted from the heating base while it is ON, the milk frother interrupts the operating cycle. DO NOT place the jug on any sources of heat. ONLY use it with the heating base supplied.
USING THE MILK FROTHER
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The steel jug has level indicators inside that help you in various kinds of use:
– Max: maximum filling level for warming milk ONLY 350 ml
– Max: maximum filling level for preparing frothy hot milk – 200 ml
– Min: minimum filling level – 100 ml (fig. 5) -
Place the jug on a stable surface and remove the cover lid.
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Depending on the function to be set, pour the indicated amount of milk into the jug (see “Usage table “).
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Make sure that the whisk is properly fitted into its holder.
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Place the cover lid on the jug and press to ensure correct closure between lid and jug. The transparent cover lid allows you to watch the set cycle.
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Place the jug on the heating base and fit the plug into the power socket. (fig. 6)
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Press the START/STOP button or turn the program selector knob to switch ON the milk frother.
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The START/STOP button and the function symbol on the program selector knob come ON. If the function is not set after 90 seconds, the milk frother switches OFF.
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Set the desired function by turning the selector knob in both directions. Once the required function is chosen, press the START/STOP button again. (fig. 7)
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The START/STOP button and the function symbol on the selector knob come ON and the milk frother begins the preparation procedure.
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When the milk frother has finished the chosen cycle, it stops automatically. The START/STOP button flashes for 90 seconds and then switches OFF; the icon for the selected function also switches OFF after 90 seconds.
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Hold the jug by the handle and lift it off the heating base. (fig. 8)
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To pour the preparation, remove the cover lid complete with support and whisk (fig. 9) and use a spoon to arrange the froth and milk or chocolate in the cup. (fig. 10) After use, the jug is hot. Place it on heat-proof pad or similar to avoid damaging the surface.
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If you wish to stop the milk frother before the end of the selected cycle, press the START/STOP button. The START/STOP button flashes for 90 seconds and then switches OFF; the icon for the selected function also switches OFF after 90 seconds. If during the operating cycle the jug is lifted off the base before the end of the selected cycle, the milk frother switches OFF. The START/STOP button and the icon of the selected function switch OFF. If the jug is replaced on the heating base, the milk frother must be reset. When the jug is empty and has cooled down, it can be washed.
ATTENTION!
- Always allow the appliance to cool down before using it again.
- Always unplug the power cable from the socket when the milk frother has completed the selected cycle.
USAGE TABLE
- If you have chosen the milk heating and frothing function, the temperature at the end of preparation is about 60 °C. If you have set the hot chocolate function, the final temperature is about 75 °C.
CLEANING
ATTENTION!
- After use and before carrying out any maintenance and cleaning operations, remove the power plug from the socket.
- Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it.
Motor body
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DO NOT immerse or rinse the motor body with the heating base, power cable or plug in water or other liquids.
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These parts must ONLY be cleaned with a damp cloth and then immediately and carefully dried with a soft cloth (fig 2).
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The motor body must NOT be washed in a dishwasher.
Jug, cover lid with holder and whisk. -
To prevent froth or chocolate residues from sticking to whisk and the holder, we recommend rinsing these parts under hot water as soon as they have been used.
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These components can be hand washed with warm water and dishwasher detergent or washed in a dishwasher. We suggest placing the jug, cover lid with holder and whisk in the upper rack of the dishwasher to avoid contact with the heating elements. Any colour alterations on the external bottom of the jug are to be considered normal and do not compromise in any way the functionality of the milk frother.
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Do not use abrasive sponges or substances to avoid damaging the surface finish.
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After cleaning, manually rewind the cable on the cable wrap and store the milk frother in a dry place. (fig. 11)
SPARE PARTS
In the event of wear, loss or damage, you can purchase the following spare parts from your trusted Alessi dealer:
- B – Jug with handle
- C – Cover lid complete with holder
- E – Whisk with spiral
WARRANTY
This product is covered by a two-year warranty from the moment of sale. The
warranty covers all manufacturing defect. Any damage caused by accidental
impact or improper use is therefore excluded.
Alessi declines any responsibility for damage caused by improper use.
WARRANTY inside the packaging.
DISPOSAL
At the end of the product’s life cycle, be sure to dispose of the device
properly by contacting a specific waste disposal centre. Disassemble all
components to dispose of them in compliance with any applicable laws that
apply in your country. Never use force to attempt to open the motor unit.
WEEE inside the packaging.
FOOD SAFETY
This appliance is made with materials designed for contact with food products and is compliant with applicable laws.
PREPARATION TIPS:
CAPPUCCINO
Ingredients for 2 cappuccinos:
– 200 ml of whole milk
– espresso coffee
Prepare the espresso coffee and pour it into the cups. Pour the quantity of
milk indicated into the jug and close with the cover lid. Select the “Hot milk
with froth” program and press the START/STOP button to start. At the end of
the cycle, lift the jug off the base, remove the cover lid with holder and
whisk and pour the froth and some of the milk over the coffee in the cups.
HOT CHOCOLATE
Ingredients for 2 cups of hot chocolate:
– 200 ml of whole milk
– 50 g of milk or dark chocolate flakes or 30 g of cocoa powder
Pour the milk into the jug, slowly add the chocolate and mix with a spoon.
Always add the milk first to avoid problems when mixing. Close the jug with
the cover lid and select the “Hot chocolate” program . Then press the
START/STOP button to start. At the end of the cycle, lift the jug off the
base, remove the cover lid with holder and whisk and pour the hot chocolate
into the cups.
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
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The appliance does not work.
– Make sure you have inserted the plug.
– Make sure that you have inserted and positioned the jug correctly on the heating base.
– Make sure that the whisk is properly fitted into its holder. -
The appliance stops while it is operating.
– Check the level of milk in the jug.
– Check whether the jug has been taken off the heating base.
– Make sure that the ingredients inserted are neither too thick nor too large (example: when preparing hot chocolate, the flakes added to the jug must be small). -
The milk does not froth properly.
– Make sure that you used cold milk.
– Make sure that you used whole milk. Low-fat milk is not suitable for preparing a thick froth.
References
- ALESSI: Italian Design Home Accessories, Kitchenware & Gifts – Alessi Spa (EU)
- ALESSI: Italian Design Home Accessories, Kitchenware & Gifts – Alessi Spa (EU)