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insufficient foils and bags may damage the appliance and cause overheating
and fire. Before evacuating vacuum containers, always check the containers
for any type of damage (e.g. cracks, distortions, or dents) to avoid injuries
and damage due to implosion. always handle any evacuated containers
with special care to avoid injuries and damage due to implosion, hurling
splinters and splashes all about. Do not expose evacuated containers to heat
or mechanical or thermal shock or direct sunlight.
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Do not seal or evacuate containers or bags filled with any inflamma
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ble substances (e.g. alcoholic drinks or food, organic solvents) to avoid
explosion and fire!
• Always leave the appliance cool down, before cleaning. Do not use vio
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lence.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads for cleaning the appliance
or any part of it. Do not clean the appliance with any corrosive chemicals
(e.g. bleach). Do not use any hard or sharp-edged objects for operation or
cleaning. always handle the heating bar, sealing bar, and vacuum gaskets
with special care.
DO NOT place the appliance or any part of it in an
automatic dishwasher.
impOrtant saFeguards FOr electrical appliances
• Place the appliance near a suitable wall power socket, and con
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nect the appliance directly to a protected mains power supply with protec-
tive conductor (earth/ground) connected properly. Do not use any extension
cord or multi socket outlet. ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power
supply corresponds to the voltage requirements of the appliance (230 V, 50
Hz, ac, rated for at least 8 a).
The installation of a residual current operated circuit breaker (r.c.c.b.) with a
maximum rated residual operating current of 30 ma in the supplying electri-
cal circuit is strongly recommended. if in doubt, contact your electrician for
further information.
• In various foreign countries, the specifications for power supplies are sub
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ject to incompatible norms. Therefore, it is possible that power supplies in
foreign countries do not meat the requirements for safe operation of the appli-
ance. Thus, before operating the appliance abroad, ensure that safe opera-