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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance
and save these instructions for further reference. Do not attempt
to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, described in these
instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries
or damage by electric shock, heat, or fire.
These instructions are an essential part of the appliance. Do not pass the
appliance without this booklet to third parties.
Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or
any part of it other than described in these instructions may only be
performed at an authorised service centre. Please contact your vendor.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• This appliance is intended for household use and
NOT
intended for use
in moving vehicles. Do not operate or store the appliance in humid or
wet areas or outdoors. Any use of accessories, attachments or spare
parts that are not recommended by the manufacturer or damaged in
any way may result in injuries to persons and/or damage.
• Check the entire appliance and its parts regularly for proper operation
especially the power cord (e.g. check for distortions, discolouration,
cracks). Do not operate the appliance, when the appliance or any
part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock
or any other injuries to persons and/or damage. The appliance or
its parts are likely to be damaged, if the appliance has been subject
to inadmissible strain (e.g. overheating, mechanical or electric shock),
or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed or melted parts, or dis-
tortions (e.g. heating plate is broken or cracked, insulation of the
power cord is melted), or if there is any kind of malfunction (e.g.
overheating, smoke coming out). If one of these cases occurs during
operation, immediately unplug the appliance. Get in contact with an
authorized service centre for examination and/or repair.
• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, heat-
resistant, and suitable large table or counter. Do not place the appli-
ance over a power cord or on any surfaces sensitive to heat, or near
the edge of the table or counter, or on wet or inclined surfaces.
Do
not place the appliance on a glass or stone surface during opera-
tion. Due to local heating, glass or stone could crack.
Always keep
the appliance and working space clean and dry. Wipe off spilled
liquids immediately.
• This appliance is
NOT
intended for use by persons (including children
of at least 8 years) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabi-
lities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children must always be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or
any part of it or the packaging.
Cleaning shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised. Always
keep the appliance where it is dry, frost-free, and clean, and where
young children cannot reach it. Do not leave the appliance or any
part of it unattended, when in reach of young children.
• Do not place the appliance or any part of it in a range, or on or near
hot surfaces (e.g. burner, heater or oven). Do not use the appliance
or any parts of the appliance for any other purpose than the intended
use. Exclusively use the appliance for warm-keeping edible food in
suitable, heat-resistant containers. Do not handle the appliance or any
part of it with violence. The ventilation slits in the housing must always
be unobstructed.
• The appliance is
NOT
intended for heating cold foodstuffs. Do not
place any frozen food on the hot heating plate. Only place warm
cooking pots and pans or heat-resistant bowls / dishes on the hot
heating plate. Always wait until the heating plate reached an appro-
priate temperature before placing hot pots and pans on it. Otherwise
the heating plate could crack.
• Do not use any hard, sharp or edged objects (e.g. knives, forks, metal
scraper) with the appliance or any part of it.
• Always unplug the appliance, when not in use. Do not leave the
appliance unattended, while connected to the power supply. Always
hold the appliance at the handles for moving. Do not hold the appli-
ance at the power cord for moving the appliance.
