Bestron AT021, Instruction Manual

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user’s instructions
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sAfety instructions - General
• Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.
• Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
• This appliance can be used by children older than 8 years and persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, but only if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance must not be done by children, except if they are older than 8 years and
supervised.
• Keep the appliance and the cable out of reach of children under 8 years.
• Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.
sAfety instructions - electricity and heat
• Verify that the mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the type plate on the appliance before use.
• Always plug the appliance into an earthed wall socket.
• Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the appliance is not in use.
• Always remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling on the plug, not the power cord.
• Regularly check the appliance’s power cord 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 service department.
• The appliance is fitted with a short power cord to reduce the risk that you become entangled in the loose
cord and, in so doing, cause the deep fryer to topple and splash you with hot frying oil.
• Do not use an extension lead.
• Certain parts of the appliance can become hot; do not touch them, as you could burn yourself.
• The appliance needs space to allow heat to escape, thereby avoiding the risk of fire. Make sure that the
appliance has sufficient space around it, and does not come in contact with flammable materials. The
appliance must not be covered.
• Never use the appliance in the vicinity of flammable materials.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord or the plug do not come into contact with heat sources,
such as a hot hob or naked flame.
• Make sure that the housing, the power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
sAfety instructions - use
• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Place the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant and splash-proof surface where it cannot fall.
• 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.
• Never use the appliance in a humid room.
• Never use the appliance without the grill plates.
• Keep house birds away from the appliance when it is in use; fumes released from the non-stick coating
when the grill plates are hot can cause stress to birds.
• Do not pick up the appliance if it falls into water. Remove the plug from the wall socket immediately. Do
not use the appliance any more.
• Make sure that the appliance has sufficient ventilation whilst in use.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly after use (see Cleaning and maintenance).
• Never immerse the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water or other liquid.
• This appliance may not be used through an external timer or by means of a remote control.
Certain parts of the appliance may get hot.
Do not touch these parts to prevent burning yourself.