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General Safety Instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the
appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the
warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal
packing. If you give this device to other people, please also
pass on the operating instructions.
• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and
for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for com-
mercial use.
Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat,
direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and
sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If
the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance
and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug
itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and
remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you
leave the room you should always turn the device off.
Remove the plug from the socket.
• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regu-
larly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device
must not be used.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always
contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure
to danger, always have faulty cable be replaced only by
the manufacturer, by our customer service or by qualied
person and with a cable of the same type.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety
Instructions”.
Children and Frail Individuals
• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
WARNING!
Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil
as there is a danger of suffocation!
• This device is not intended to be used by individuals
(including children) who have restricted physical, sensory or
mental abilities and/or insufcient knowledge and/or experi-
ence, unless they are supervised by an individual who is
responsible for their safety or have received instructions on
how to use the device.
• Children should be supervised at all times in order to
ensure that they do not play with the device.
Symbols in these Instructions for Use
Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is
essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid
accidents and prevent damage to the machine:
WARNING:
This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possi-
ble injury risks.
CAUTION:
This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.
NOTE:
This highlights tips and information.
Special Safety Instructions for this Device
Symbols on the product
You will nd symbols with warning or informational character on
the product:
WARNING: Danger of burns!
During operation the temperature of the exposed surface
may be very hot.
Therefore, only touch the appliance at the thermostat
controls.
• Place the unit onto a level surface resistant to moisture and
heat.
• In case of sensitive surfaces, place a heat-resistant plate
under the unit.
• Because of the rising heat and vapors, do not operate the
unit under suspended cupboards.
• Keep a sufcient safety distance (30 cm) from easily am-
mable objects like furniture, curtains, etc.! Never install the
unit in a cupboard.
• Do not heat empty cooking utensils on the hotplate, as this
can lead to dangerous over-temperatures.
• Do not move the device when it is in use.
• During use, ensure that the mains lead does not come into
contact with hot sections of the device.
• Do not touch the hot parts of the device.
• Please do not operate the device with an external timer or a
separate remote control system.
Electrical connection
Connected Wattage
The total power consumption of this device can be up to 2500 W.
With this connected load a separate supply line protected by a
16 A household circuit breaker is recommended.
CAUTION: OVERLlOAD!
• If you use extension leads, these should have a cable
cross-section of at least 1.5 mm².
• Do not use any multiple sockets, as this device is too
powerful.
