General Safety Information
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2.3 Concerning the power supply
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The appliance is operated with electrical power which means there is always a risk of electric shock.
Consequently, particularly comply with the following instructions:
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Never touch the appliance plug with wet hands.
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Always pull directly at the appliance plug if you want to disconnect the appliance from the mains. Never pull
the power cord, it might break.
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Take care that the power cord is not kinked, pinched, or rolled over and ensure it does not come into contact
with heat sources.
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Only connect the appliance to 3-pole safety sockets.
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Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
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Only operate the appliance if your mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance’s type plate.
The wrong voltage can destroy the appliance.
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Only use extension cables whose plugs and sockets are water tight. In addition, extension cables must have a
conductor cross section of at least 1.5 mm² (or 2.5 mm² from 10 m) and be designed for the power input of
the appliance.
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The extension cable and the plug-in coupling must never be in puddles of water. Do not use multiple sockets
or cable reels.
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If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, their authorised
service representative or a similarly qualified person to avoid danger.
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Before you clean or maintain the appliance, switch off the appliance and pull the appliance plug from the socket.
