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contact with hot surfaces, such as hotplates or a radiator, or
that they come into contact with the appliance itself.
7. Install the power cord so that nobody can trip over it. Keep
clear of pointed objects.
8. Always fully unwind the power cord before connecting the
power plug to the power socket.
9. Never carry the appliance by the power cord and do not place
anything on the power cord. Never pull on the power cord to
disconnect the appliance from the power mains. Only pull on
the plug.
10. We recommend that you do not use an extension cable with
this appliance. Do not place the appliance directly underneath
a power socket.
11. Keep the appliance away from hot gas, hot ovens and other
heat-emitting appliances or heat sources. Never use the appli-
ance on a hot or wet surface. Never place the appliance near
moisture, heat and naked flames. Keep the appliance away
from moving parts or appliances.
12. The appliance has to be placed on a solid, level, dry, stable
and moisture resistant work surface. Therefore do not place
the vacuum sealer near the edge of a bench or table during
operation.
13. Keep a minimum safety distance of 20 cm between the appli-
ance and walls, curtains or other materials and objects and
make sure that the air around the appliance can circulate freely.
14. Never cover the appliance with cloths or the like while it is in
use. Do not place anything on the vacuum sealer.
15. Never place the appliance in such a way that it might fall into
water or come into contact with water (e.g. in or next to a sink).
16. The appliance is not designed for outdoor use. The appliance
must not come into contact with water or spray water. Do not
use in vehicles or on boats.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read through this user manual thoroughly before
using your Solis vacuum sealer, so that you become familiar
with your appliance and can use it safely. We thoroughly
recommend that you keep these instructions and, if you pass
the appliance on, that you also hand these instructions to
the new owner.
For your own safety, please observe the following safety
measures when using electrical appliances:
1. To prevent electric shock, neither the vacuum sealer nor the
power cord and the power plug must come into contact with
water or any other liquids.
Risk of electric shock!
Water can
enter the housing and damage the appliance! Should the
appliance resp. the power cord or the power plug come into
contact with liquid, use dry rubber gloves to immediately pull
the power plug from the socket. Do not start using it again
before having it checked for functionality and safety by Solis
or a service centre authorized by Solis.
2. Do not operate the appliance resp. pull or connect the plug
with wet or moist hands or feet.
3. Before using the appliance, check that the voltage stated on
the type plate of your appliance matches your mains voltage.
We do not recommend operating the appliance with a multi-
way plug adapter.
4. Do not make any adjustments to the appliance, cable, plug or
accessories.
5. Use the appliance only as described in this manual. Do not
use the appliance outdoors and protect it from moisture and
wetness.
6. Do not leave the power cable hanging over table edges to
prevent the appliance from being pulled down. Make sure that
neither the appliance nor the power cord or plug comes into
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