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• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, heat-
resistant and suitable large table or counter.
Do not place the appli-
ance on inclined surfaces during operation.
Always wipe off spil-
led liquids immediately. Do not place any clothes or tissue or other
foreign objects under or on the appliance during operation, to avoid
risk of fire, electric shock, and overheating.
• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of
at least 50 cm on each side to furniture, walls, boards, curtains and
other delicate objects. Leave at least 1m of free space above the
appliance. Do not operate the appliance near or under boards or
drop-lights to avoid damage caused by steam, condensate, or fire.
Do not
place the appliance on or near heat-sensitive objects (e.g.
power cords, table clothes, napkins), while the appliance is hot.
• Before operation, always ensure that there are no foreign objects in
the raclette levels or the fondue pot, and the grilling plate is installed
properly. During operation of the fondue function, always ensure that
there are at least 150 ml liquid in the fondue pot, to avoid overhea-
ting. Do not use wrapped food (e.g. in kitchen foil or baking paper),
to avoid risk of fire, electric shock, and damage.
•
Some food and alcoholic drinks can catch fire and/or give off
inflammable vapours causing explosion, when heated!
Do not ope-
rate the appliance near inflammable liquids (e.g. high-proof alcohol,
mineralized spirit).
The appliance is NOT suited for flambéing.
• Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on the appliance or any
part of it. Do not place any inflammable objects or pour inflammable
liquids on the appliance (e.g. alcohol, fire starter).
Do not
leave any
cooking utensils on the grilling plate.
Do not use any hard or sharp-
edged objects (e.g. knives, fondue forks) on the grilling plate or in
the raclette level or raclette dishes.
Only use cooking utensils made of
heat-resistant plastic or wood with the grilling plate. Do not use violence.
• This appliance may be used or handled by persons (including child-
ren from 8 years and above) with reduced physical, sensory or men-
tal capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have
been given supervision and/or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety, and if they under-
stand and consider the involved hazards. Even cleaning may not be
performed by children without supervision.
Children must always be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or
any part of the appliance or the packaging. Close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is used near young children.
Always
keep the appliance where it is dry, frost-free, and clean, and
where
young children cannot reach it
. Do not leave the appliance or any
part of it unattended, when it is in reach of young children.
• Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces
(i.e. burner, heater, or oven). Do not use the accessories of the appli-
ance (fondue pot, raclette dishes, fondue forks, grill shovel) with any
other device (e.g. range, coffee pot warmer, microwave oven) or for
any other purpose than described in this booklet.
• Before operation, always ensure that you have assembled the appli-
ance completely and correctly and the grilling plate is properly in
place. Do not attempt to operate the appliance without the grilling
plate.
• Handle the fondue forks with care, because the tips are pointed.
• Do not move or tilt the appliance during operation and while it is
still hot, to avoid spilling of hot fat and juices causing injuries and
damage. Always switch off (LCD display is dark), unplug, and allow
the appliance to cool down sufficiently, when the appliance is not in
use, and before removing the grilling plate, moving or cleaning the
appliance.
•
DO NOT place the appliance, power cord, or grilling plate in an
automatic dishwasher.
• Immediately after operation, take any leftovers from the grilling plate.
Do not leave any food dry on the appliance. Always clean the appli-
ance after each use to prevent a build-up of baked-on foods (see:
‘Care and Cleaning’). Do not use any foodstuffs that are probably off.
Always keep the appliance and the accessories clean.