Bestron AKM1405, Instruction Manual

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user’s instructions
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sAfety instructions - General information
• Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for reference.
• Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
• Do not use accessories which have not been approved by the manufacturer. They may damage the
appliance or may be dangerous for the user.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.
sAfety instructions - electricity and heat
• Before use please verify that the mains voltage is the same as indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance.
• Make sure that you always use an earthed wall socket to connect the appliance.
• Always remove the plug from the mains socket before moving the appliance and when the appliance is
not in use.
• Remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling the plug, not the power cord.
• When using an extension lead always make sure that the entire cable is unwound from the reel.
• Use solely an approved extension lead suitable for the quantity of current (Ampères) the appliance
needs for an appropriate performance.
• Check the appliance’s power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if
the power cord is damaged. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified repair service.
• To prevent the risk of fire the appliance needs space to allow it to loose heat. Make sure that it has
sufficient space around, and that it makes no contact with flammable material. Do not cover the
appliance. Also make sure that the air vents are not covered or blocked.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord or the plug do not make contact with heat sources, such
as a hot hob or naked flame.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not make contact with water.
sAfety instructions - during use
• Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface.
• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Never use the appliance in a humid room.
• Never immerse the appliance, the plug or the power cord in water or other liquid.
• Do not pick up the appliance if it falls into water. Remove the plug from the wall socket immediately
and do not use the appliance any more.
• Never allow the power cord to hang over the edge of the draining board, worktop or table.
• Make sure that your hands are dry before touching the appliance, power cord or plug.
• Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket in the event of a malfunction during
use, and before cleaning the appliance, fitting or removing an accessory, or storing the appliance after
use.
• This appliance may not be used through an external timer or by means of a remote control.
the enVironMent
• Dispose of packaging material, such as plastic and boxes, in the appropriate waste containers.
• When this product reaches the end of its useful life do not dispose of it by putting it in a dustbin;
hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electrical and electronic equipment. Please refer to
the symbols on the product, the user’s instructions or the packaging.
• The materials can be re-used as indicated. Your help in the re-use, recycling or other means of
making use of old electrical equipment will make an important contribution to the protection of the
environment.
• Contact your municipality for the address of the appropriate collection point in your neighbourhood.