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BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING:
DO NOT let young children play with the appliance, or any
part of it, or the packaging!
1. Unpack the appliance and all accessories carefully.
2.
Check that no parts are damaged or missing (see: ›Knowing Your
Vita - Spin - Deep - Fryer‹).
3. Carefully remove all shipping materials and promotional materials, but DO NOT
remove the model label. Especially ensure that there are no foreign objects (e.g.
packaging material) in the interior of the oil container or basket.
WARNING:
Always switch off (temperature dial to MIN), unplug, and let the
appliance cool down, before cleaning. Do not immerse the housing, control unit,
or power cord in water or other liquids or spill any liquids on the housing, control
unit, or power cord.
Do not place the housing, control unit, or power cord in an
automatic dishwasher.
4. Before first use and after a longer period of storage, clean the appliance and its
parts (see: ›Care and Cleaning‹).
OPERATION
WARNING:
Always ensure that the appliance and all its parts and accessori-
es are
out of reach of young children
.
The appliance is intended for heating food. Therefore, the appliance and its contents
will get very hot during operation. Always observe the following safety precautions
to avoid injuries and damage.
When heating oil, there is always a risk that
vapours of hot oil could catch fire
.
Always keep all types of source of ignition (e.g. burning cigarettes, candles) in
appropriate distance from the appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire and
damage. To reduce the risk of fire as far as possible, the appliance is equipped with
a fire-proof filter in the lid. Thus, it is best to keep the lid closed during operation,
whenever possible. However, steam and vapour could escape from the filter opening
and under the brim of the lid during operation. Take care not to get scald. Always
keep a safe distance from the appliance.
Only place the appliance on a stable, dry, level, and clean surface that is resistant
against heat, moisture and fat. Do not place the appliance on inclined surfaces, to
avoid injuries and damage due to overflowing hot oil. Do not place any clothes or
tissue or other foreign objects on or under the appliance during operation, to avo-
