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Security Instructions
Plug and cord
• Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and cause injury to
the user.
• Before connecting the appliance to the power source, check that the current and
power match those given on the rating plate.
• Do not put the appliance or the plug in water or any other liquid. However should the
appliance accidentally fall into water, unplug the appliance immediately and have it
checked by a qualified person before using it again.
• Never attempt to open the housing yourself.
• Do not place any kind of object inside the housing.
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Do not use the appliance with wet hands, on a damp floor or when the appliance itself
is wet.
• Do not touch the plug with wet or damp hands.
• Check the cord and the plug regularly for any possible damage. If the cord of plug is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged otherwise or if the cord
or plug are damaged.
• Never attempt to repair the appliance yourself. This could cause an electric shock.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over sharp edges and keep it well away from hot objects
and flames. Remove the plug from the socket only by holding the plug.
• Make sure that there is no danger that the cord or extension cord may inadvertently
be pulled or cause anyone to trip when in use.
• If an extension cord is used, it must be suited to the power consumption of the appli-
ance, otherwise overheating of the extension cord or plug may occur.
• This appliance is not suitable for commercial use.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in use.
• Children cannot recognise the dangers involved in the incorrect use of electrical ap-
pliances. Therefore never allow children to use household appliances without supervi-
sion.
• Always remove the plug from the socket when the appliance is not in use and each
time before it is cleaned.
• Danger! Nominal voltage is still present in the appliance as long as the appliance is
connected to the mains socket.
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Switch the appliance off before disconnection from the mains.
• Never use the cord to carry the appliance.
Warning: Danger of fire or electrical shock
Read the following security instructions thoroughly.
