user’s instructions
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sAfety InstruCtIons - General
• Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for future
reference.
• Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
• This appliance can be used by children older than 8 years and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge, but only if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance must not be done by children, except if
they are older than 8 years and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and the cable out of reach of children under 8 years.
• Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never
try to repair the appliance yourself.
sAfety InstruCtIons - electricity and heat
• Before use please verify that the mains voltage is the same as
indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.
• Make sure that you always use an earthed wall socket to connect
the appliance.
• Always remove the plug from the mains socket before moving the
appliance and when the appliance is not in use.
• Remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling the plug, not the
power cord.
• When using an extension lead always make sure that the entire
cable is unwound from the reel.
• Use solely an approved extension lead suitable for the quantity
of current (Ampères) the appliance needs for an appropriate
performance.
• Check the appliance’s power cord regularly to make sure it is
not damaged. Do not use the appliance if the power cord is
damaged. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, the after-sales service or a person with a similar
qualification, in order to avoid any hazards.
• Certain parts of the appliance may get hot. Do not touch these parts
to prevent burning yourself.
• To prevent the risk of fire the appliance needs space to allow it
to loose heat. Make sure that it has sufficient space around, and
that it makes no contact with flammable material. Do not cover the
appliance. Also make sure that the air vents are not covered or
blocked.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord or the plug do not
make contact with heat sources, such as a hot hob or naked flame.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not make
contact with water.