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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
Usage Conditions and Restrictions
• Usage:
This appliance is intended for indoor household use only. It is not
suitable for commercial/industrial use. Do not operate or store the appliance
in humid or wet areas or outdoors. Do not use it in moving vehicles.
• Purpose:
Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended
purpose, and only use it as described in this manual. Any other use,
especially misuse, can cause severe injuries or damage to the appliance.
• Usage restriction:
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children:
Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
Do not let children operate this appliance! Close supervision is necessary
when this appliance is used near children. Do not let young children play with
the bags or packaging materials: Risk of suffocation!
• Disconnect:
Never leave this appliance unattended when it is connected to
the power supply. Always unplug it and wait until the sealing strip has cooled
down before moving or cleaning the appliance, or after use. Do not grasp
the appliance at the open lid or power cord for moving the appliance. When
unplugging, grip by the plug, do not pull by the cord.
• Obstructions:
To avoid any risk of fire, electric shock or overheating, do not
place any cloth or tissue under or on top of the appliance. Never place heavy
or hard objects on the appliance or any part of it. Do not place any foreign
substances (such as papers, unsuitable plastics, textiles or the like) on the
sealing surfaces, to avoid risk of fire and damage to the appliance.
• Work surface:
To ensure safe and efficient operation, always place the
appliance on a level and stable work surface that is easily accessible, dry
and of sufficient size. Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table
or benchtop, or on a sloping surface, or where it can fall.
• Heat and moisture protection:
Do not place the appliance on a wet or
hot surface, or near a heat source. If liquids spill onto the work surface,
immediately wipe them off.
• Clearances:
During operation, leave at least 20cm free space at the sides of
the appliance and 1m above it for sufficient ventilation.
• Flammable liquids:
Do not vacuum seal flammable liquids (e.g. alcoholic
beverages or solvents). Caused by low pressure, large amounts of liquid will
evaporate, thus building up a hazardous explosive mixture. Additionally, the
appliance will get damaged.
