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Never use an appliance which is damaged or has a damaged mains cable (1). Do not leave it out
of sight when operating and do not carry it while it is hot.
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Do not operate the appliance on or in the vicinity of heat-sensitive objects. Do not operate the
appliance under a kitchen wall unit and always keep a safe distance to the wall. Use extra
vigilance when operating in the presence of children (2).
Children should be supervised and must not be allowed to play with the appliance.
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Switch on the extractor fan or open a window in order to extract the steam when using the
appliance (3).
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When the steamer is used for longer time periods, the containers (also in the area around the
silicone handles) become hot. Always lift the appliance using the handles and wear oven gloves
if necessary (4).
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Avoid the area around the steam outlets. The steam coming out of the holes on the lid is hot.
Always wear oven gloves when removing the lid or taking out the containers (4). Never place the
strainer inserts on surfaces that are sensitive to heat or humidity.
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Do not place cloths or similar items over the appliance (fire hazard!) (5).
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The appliance must be used with a grounded power supply (230 V / 50 Hz) with a 10 A fuse (6).
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Only use power cables with a minimum current rating of 10 A (6).
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Always pull on the plug, not the mains cable, when disconnecting the cable.
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Disconnect the mains cable from the power supply and let the appliance cool down before
cleaning (7).
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Do not immerse the lower part of the appliance (heating element) in water to clean it.
Instead, clean this using a soft sponge and ordinary detergent. Only the strainer inserts are
dishwasher-proof (7). Also observe the notes on cleaning on page 41.
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Ensure that the local mains voltage corresponds to that detailed on the appliance type label.
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Position the mains cable and extension cable in a safe manner, so that nobody can trip over them.
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Keep the mains cable away from hot surfaces or objects and naked flames (8). If the mains cable
of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a customer service
agent or a similarly qualified person to prevent hazardous situations.
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If the appliance becomes damaged or defective, immediately disconnect the mains cable and
have the appliance checked and repaired by a specialist dealer. Never attempt to repair the
appliance yourself (9)! The manufacturer shall accept no liability for any damage or injury
caused by non-professional repair.
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Persons (including children), who – based on their physical, sensory or mental abilities or their
inexperience or lack of knowledge – are unable to operate the appliance safely, must not operate
the appliance without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.
