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• If the appliance is not in use, always remove the power plug from the wall
socket and store the appliance out of reach of children.
• Always remove the plug from the wall socket
- when there is no supervision,
- before assembling or disassembling the appliance,
- before cleaning the appliance.
• Keep any packaging materials well away from children – they are a potential
source of danger, e.g. of suffocation.
1.3 Improper use
This appliance must only be used for puréeing food or crushing ice. Any other
use must be considered improper and may lead to personal injuries or material
damage.
• The appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, eg in of
fi
ces
and similar locations. It is not suitable for commercial use, eg in commercial
kitchens.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
1.4 Electricity
The device is powered by electricity, and so there is always a risk of electric
shock. The following precautions are therefore to be taken:
• This appliance must only be connected to an earthed safety socket installed in
accordance with the regulations.
• The appliance must only be connected to the mains if the voltage marked on
the rating label corresponds to the supply voltage.
• Do not kink or pinch the power cord. Keep both the cord and the appliance
itself well away from heat sources (eg hot-plates, gas
fl
ames).
• When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself. Do not carry the unit by its power cord.