or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed parts or distortions. In this case, immediately
unplug the appliance and return the entire appliance (including all parts and accessories) to
an authorised service centre for examination and repair.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children. Do not let
young children play with any parts of the appliance or the packing. The appliance is NOT
intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision. Take care that no one pulls
the appliance by the power cord, especially when young children are near. Place the appli-
ance on a clean, dry and stable surface where it is protected from inadmissible strain (i.e.
mechanical or electric shock, overheating, frost, moisture) and where young children cannot
reach it.
• Do not place damageable or precious objects near the appliance while operating to avoid
damage by grease spilling.
• 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.
• Do not place the appliance near the edge of the surface or on inclined or touching wet
surface or where it can fall.
• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 20 cm on each
side and 1 m on top to furniture, walls, boards, curtains and other objects for the air to circu-
late. Do not place any cloth or tissue beneath or on the appliance, to avoid any risk of fire,
electric shock and overheating.
• Always keep the table or counter clean and dry and immediately wipe off spilled liquids. Do
not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter or on inclined or wet surfaces or
where it can fall.
• Do not operate the appliance near inflammable liquids (i.e. high-proof alcohol) or beneath
any heat-sensitive or moisture-sensitive materials to avoid damage caused by steam, conden-
sate or fire.
• Do not place the hot appliance on an uneven surface or where it can tilt. Hot grease or
batter could leak out of the appliance and can cause personal injury or material damage.
• This appliance is
not
intended for use in moving vehicles. Do not operate or store the ap-
pliance in humid or wet areas or outdoors. Do not attempt to operate the appliance using any
parts or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Always turn the appliance off, unplug the appliance and wait for the appliance to cool
down, before cleaning or storing the appliance. Lock the lid by turning the handle before you
move the appliance. For moving the appliance catch hold of the handle and the attachment of
the wafflemaker.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.
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