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The safety of this appliance complies
with technical regulations and stan-
dards in force.
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Check that the voltage of the power
supply corresponds to that shown on
the appliance (alternating current only).
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Taking into account the diversity of
standards in force, if the appliance is
used in a country other than that in
which it is purchased, get it checked by
an approved service agent.
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Do not place the appliance near a
source of heat: it could be badly dama-
ged. Do not put it into a hot oven.
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Use a stable work surface, away from
water splashes.
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Never leave the appliance in use wi-
thout supervision. Keep the appliance
out of the reach of children.
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Do not leave the cord hanging down.
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Always plug the appliance into an ear-
thed socket.
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Do not unplug the appliance by pulling
on the cord.
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Always unplug the appliance:
- immediately after use
- to move it
- before cleaning or maintenance.
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Never immerse the appliance in water !
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Do not use the appliance if:
- the appliance or the cord is damaged
- the appliance has been dropped or
fallen and appears damaged or does
not work properly.
In these cases, the appliance must be
sent to the nearest approved after-sales
Service Centre, since special tools are
needed to carry out all repairs.
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If the power supply cable is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufactu-
rer, approved service centre or a simi-
larly qualified person to avoid any dan-
ger.
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Burns may be caused by touching the
hot surface of the appliance, the hot
water, steam or food.
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Do not place the appliance near a wall
or cupboard. The steam produced may
cause damage.
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To avoid burns, remove the lid gently,
keeping away from the inside of the lid
and letting the steam escape gradually.
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Do not touch the appliance when it is
producing steam. Use a cloth to re-
move the lid, rice bowl and steam bowl.
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Do not touch food inside the steam co-
oker directly.
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Do not move the appliance with hot li-
quid or food inside.
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This appliance is designed for domes-
tic use only. In the case of professional
use, inappropriate use or failure to
comply with the instructions, the ma-
nufacturer takes no responsibility and
the guarantee does not apply.
Safety Instructions
This appliance com-
plies with current sa-
fety regulations and
conditions, and with
directives:
- Electro-magnetic di-
rective 89/336/EC
modified by Directive
93/68/EC
- Low Voltage
Directive 72/23/EC
modified by Directive
93/68/EC
Protect the environment
Your appliance is designed for many years
use. However, when you decide to replace
your appliance, do not forget that you can
contribute towards protecting the environ-
ment.
Before throwing your appliance away, the
battery should be removed from the timer
and taken to a specialized collection
centre or an approved service centre.
The approved service centres will take
your worn appliances so as to destroy
them in accordance with the environmen-
tal rules.
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