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curtains to avoid damage due to heat and splashes. Leave at least 1 m of free
space above the appliance. Do not operate the appliance under over hanging
boards or drop lights.
• Exclusively use the appliance for domestic use and for processing food that is fit
for consumption. Immediately unplug the appliance, if there is any kind of mal-
function or problem (e.g. overheating).
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Do not
let children play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be
carried out by children without supervision.
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Children must always be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance or any parts of the appliance or the packaging.
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 any parts of the appliance with any other
device or for any other purpose.
Before operation, always ensure that the
appliance is assembled and connected completely and correctly accor-
ding to the instructions in this booklet.
Do not handle the appliance or any
part of it with violence.
• Do not hold your hands or any foreign objects (e.g. clothes, cooking utensils) on
the grilling surfaces, with the appliance connected to the power supply. For exa-
mple, use barbecue tongs made of plastic to take your food.
• Fresh moistened food will splash, when placed on the hot grilling area, and hot
steam will escape. During operation, do not hold any part of your body or deli-
cate objects over the grilling plate. Always ensure that persons (including you)
keep sufficient distance to the appliance during operation. Always expect that
splashes of hot fat and juices will escape form the grilling area.
• Do not move or tilt the appliance or place it in the upright position, when the
appliance is still hot. Also, ensure that the appliance will not fall over, when ope-
ning the lid. Always leave the appliance cool down before removing the drip
tray. Otherwise, hot liquids (fat, juices) could be spilled, causing severe injuries
and serious damage. Always ensure to LOCK the height control, before lifting
the appliance by the handle. (See: ›Adjustable grilling height control‹). Do not
hold the appliance at the power cord for moving the appliance. Always slide the
height control clip to the OPEN position, before operating the appliance. Open
and close the lid carefully without violence.
