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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Children are not aware of the dangers of electrical appliances. Never leave the
appliance unattended during use.
• Therefore always keep the appliance outside the reach of children.
• The appliance is only suitable for household use. Never use the appliance outdoors.
CAUTION
Risk of burns! Certain parts of the appliance may become hot during
use. Refrain from touching these areas so as not to burn yourself.
• Make sure that the appliance and the power cable never come into contact with hot
devices such as hotplate or naked fl ames.
• Do not allow the power cable to hang down over the edge of the sink, worktop or table.
• Make sure your hands are dry when you touch the appliance, the power cable or
the plug.
• Never submerge the appliance in water or another liquid.
• The appliance needs to dissipate its heat in order to prevent fi re. Therefore it is vital
to make sure that the appliance has suffi cient clearance on all sides and cannot
come into contact with fl ammable materials. The appliance may not be covered up.
• Do not use the appliance near explosives or fl ammable materials.
• Do not use a metal scouring pad to clean the appliance. Fragments of metal could
come loose and touch the appliance's electrical parts causing it to short circuit.
• Always switch the appliance off if: It malfunctions while you are using it; Before you
start maintenance; You fi t or remove accessories; You unplug the appliance; You
have fi nished using the appliance.
• Only use an extension cord that is in good condition.
• Never switch the appliance off by pulling the cable.
• Always engage a recognised, trained service engineer if the appliance or the cable
is damaged, malfunctions have occurred and/or the appliance requires repairs.
• Carrying out your own or having inexpert repairs carried out can cause
considerable danger for the user.
• When the appliance is not in use and before cleaning, unplug the appliance from
the outlet.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• 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 unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.