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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save these instruc-
tions for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the
intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can
cause severe injuries or damage by electric shock, heat, or fire.
These instructions are an essential part of the appliance. Do not pass the appliance
without this booklet to third parties.
Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it
other than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised
service centre. Please contact your vendor.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• This appliance is intended for household use and NOT intended for use in moving
vehicles. Do not operate or store the appliance in humid or wet areas or outdoors.
Any use of accessories, attachments or spare parts that are not recommended by
the manufacturer or damaged in any way may result in injuries to persons and/
or damage.
• Check the entire appliance and its parts regularly for proper operation—espe-
cially the power cord (e.g. check for distortions, discolouration, cracks). Do not
operate the appliance, when the appliance or any part of it is likely to be dama-
ged, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock or any other injuries to persons and/or
damage. The appliance or its parts are likely to be damaged, if the appliance
has been subject to inadmissible strain (e.g. overheating, mechanical or electric
shock), or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed or melted parts, or distortions
(e.g. heating plate is broken or cracked, insulation of the power cord is melted),
or if there is any kind of malfunction (e.g. overheating, smoke coming out). If one
of these cases occurs during operation, immediately unplug the appliance. Get in
contact with an authorized service centre for examination and/or repair.
• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, heat-resistant, and
suitable large table or counter. Do not place the appliance over a power cord or
on any surfaces sensitive to heat, or near the edge of the table or counter, or on
wet or inclined surfaces. Do not place the appliance on a glass or stone
surface during operation. Due to local heating, glass or stone could
crack.
Always keep the appliance and working space clean and dry. Wipe off
spilled liquids immediately.
• This appliance is NOT intended for use by persons (including children of at least 8
years) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concer-
ning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children
must always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance or any part of it or the packaging.
Cleaning shall not be made