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CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
• When handling hot dishes containing hot food or liquids, take special care to prevent
burning or scalding.
• Use oven mitts when handling hot dishes.
• Do not heat any metallic objects on the appliance.
• The appliance must not be left unattended while in operation or connected to a power
socket.
• Keep in mind that the hotplate will still radiate some residual heat for a while after use.
Take care not to touch the hot surface of the appliance.
• After use, always turn the appliance off with the
ON/STANDBY
button and unplug the
power cord. Take this action also if the appliance is to be left unattended, unused or
before cleaning, maintenance, moving or storage.
• When disconnecting the appliance from the mains socket, always pull the plug, not the
power cord. Otherwise, damage to the power cord or the socket could occur.
• Allow the appliance to fully cool down before moving, cleaning, maintenance or storage.
Never move the appliance during operation, while there is a pot or a pan on it or if it’s not
cooled down completely.
• To prevent electric shock, do not immerse the appliance, plug or power cord or in water or
any other liquid.
• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or the appliance.
• Regularly clean the appliance after each use according to the instructions in the Cleaning
and maintenance chapter. Do not perform any maintenance on the appliance other than
the cleaning described in this user’s manual.
• Do not use the appliance if it malfunctions, has been dropped on the floor, immersed in
water or damaged in any way.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
• Fully unwind the power cord before use. Connect the appliance only to a properly
grounded socket.
• Do not leave the power cord hanging over the edge of a table or countertop or allow it to
touch a hot surface or to become tangled up.
• For safety reasons, we recommend to connect the appliance in an independent electrical
circuit separated from other appliances. Do not use adapter plugs or extension cords to
connect the appliance to a power outlet.
• Do not use this appliance in moving vehicles or on boats, outdoors, or for any purpose
other than intended. Otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury.
• Any maintenance other than standard cleaning must be performed at authorised
Catler service centre. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not repair and/or make any
adjustments to the appliance by yourselves.
• We recommend to install a residual current device (standard safety switches in your power
outlet) to provide a higher level of protection when using the appliance. We recommend
to install a residual current device (with a nominal residual operating current of no more
than 30mA) in the electric circuit in which your appliance is to be connected. For further
expert advise, please contact your electrician.