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General safety advices
• Keep children below 8 years away from the appliance and the power
cord.
• Children from the age of 8 must be supervised when cleaning or
maintaining the appliance.
• Children aged 8 years and over and persons, not having the
knowledge or experience in operating the appliance or having
handicaps of physical, sensorial or mental nature must not operate
the appliance without supervision or instruction by a person,
responsible for their safety. Never leave the appliance unattended
during operation.
• Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• Packing material like e. g. foil bags should be kept away from
children.
• Do not at all operate this unit with an external timer or a separate
telecontrol system.
• Prior to each use, check the appliance and the accessories for
soundness, it must not be operated if it has been dropped or
shows visible damage. In these cases, the power supply must be
disconnected and the appliance has to be checked by a specialist.
• When laying the power cord, make sure that nobody can get
entangled or stumble over it so that accidentally pulling the
appliance down will be avoided.
• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces, sharp edges and
mechanical forces. Check the power cord regularly for damage and
deteriorations. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an
electric shock.
• This electrical appliance complies with the relevant safety standards.
In case of signs of damage to the appliance or the power cord,
unplug the appliance immediately. Repairs may be effected by
authorised specialist shops only. Improper repairs may result in
considerable dangers for the user.
• Improper use and non-observance of the instruction manual will void
warranty.
Safety advices for using the appliance
• Do not operate the appliance in the vicinity of sources of heat (ovens,
gas flames etc.) or in explosive environments where inflammable
liquids or gases are located. Ensure unhindered air supply.
• Place the appliance on a heat-resistant, stable and even surface.
Keep sufficient distance on all sides of the appliance in order to avoid
damage through heat or steam and to grant an unobstructed work area.
