Important Safeguards
Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save for further refe-
rence. 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.
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.
• Do not attempt to operate the appliance if the appliance or any parts are likely to be dama-
ged or subject to inadmissible strain (i.e. mechanical or electric shock, overheating, moisture
in the interior). Before use, always check the appliance and each part of it on impeccable ope-
ration. The pins of the power plug must be tidy, smooth and clean. Any use of accessories,
attachments or spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric
shock and injuries to persons. If the appliance or any part of it is likely to be defective or not
operating in the intended way, immediately unplug from power supply and return the entire
appliance to an authorised service centre for examination and repair.
• Any maintenance, repair and operation other than described in these instructions must be
performed at an authorised service centre to avoid risk of electric shock, fire or injuries to per-
sons. Do not operate the appliance with any parts or accessories not recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children. Do not let
young children play with any parts of the appliance. The appliance is not intended for use by
children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Take care that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord, especially when young chil-
dren are near. For storage always keep the entire appliance dry and clean and where young
children cannot reach it. Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on the appliance or
any part of it.
• Always place the appliance on a stable, level, dry and heat-resistant surface (i.e. glass,
ceramics or stone). Do not place the appliance on or near plastic parts, plastic-coated surfa-
ces or any objects of value. Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter.
Do not place any cloth or tissue below the appliance to avoid any risk of fire and electric
shock. Always keep the table or counter clean and dry and immediately wipe off spilled
liquids.
• During operation keep the appliance in appropriate distance of at least 20 cm on each side
to furniture, walls, boards, curtains and other objects. Leave at least 1 m of free space above
the appliance. When operating as an open grill, leave at least 50 cm of free space on the
rear of the appliance. Do not operate the appliance near any heat-sensitive materials or under
boards to avoid damage caused by steam, splashing hot fat or juices and condensate.
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