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or was subject to inadmissible strain (e.g. overheating, mechanical
or electric shock, moisture). Do not operate the appliance, when any
part of it is not working properly. Unplug the appliance immediately,
when a severe problem occurs during operation (e.g. water is sucked
into the vacuum pump, overheating). Do not attempt to open or repair
the appliance on your own.
• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry and
suitable large table or counter. During operation keep the appliance in
an appropriate distance of at least 10 cm on each side. Keep at least
50 cm of free space in front and above the appliance for free access.
• Do not place any clothes or tissue or other objects under or on the
appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock and
overheating. Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near
hot surfaces (e.g. burner, heater, range, or oven). Do not operate the
appliance in close vicinity of high-power electrical appliances or trans-
mitting installations to avoid damage to the scale.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when connected to the power
supply. Always unplug the appliance, when it is not in use, and before
moving or cleaning the appliance.
• Do not place any heavy objects onto the appliance to avoid damage
to the appliance. The integrated scale will bear a maximum load of 2
kg. To avoid damage to the scale: Do not place any objects on the
scale platform weighing more than 2 kg in total, including the weig-
hing vessel/package (tare) and the contents. If in doubt, use another
suited scale to check the rough weight of the object first. Do not leave
any objects uselessly on the scale platform. Remove the scale platform
from the scale installation port, before transport or storage of the appli-
ance to maintain the accuracy of the scale sensor and avoid damage.
• Before each operation, ensure that the vacuum chamber is complete-
ly empty. Always ensure that the vacuum pump will not suck in any
liquids.
Immediately cancel the running process by pressing the
STOP button, if liquids are sucked in.
• Keep in mind that the heating bar and sealing bar will get hot during
operation. Do not touch the heating bar and sealing bar with your
