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For your safety
WARNING: Read all safety advices and instructions. Non-
observance of the safety advices and instructions may cause
electric shock, fire and/or bad injuries!
General safety advices
• Always keep children under 8 away from the product and the power cord.
• Children from the age of 8 must be supervised when cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
• Children from the age of 8 and persons not having the knowledge or experience in operating the
appliance or having handicaps of physical, sensorial or mental nature must not operate the appliance
without supervision or instruction by a person, responsible for their safety. Never leave the appliance
unattended during operation.
• Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Packing material like e. g. foil bags should be kept away from children.
• Do not operate this unit with an external timer or a separate telecontrol system.
• Prior to each use, check the appliance and the attachments for soundness, it must not be operated if it
has been dropped or shows visible damage. In these cases, the power supply must be disconnected and
the appliance has to be checked by a specialist.
• When laying the power cord, make sure that no one can get entangled or stumble over it in order to
avoid that the appliance is pulled down accidentally.
• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces, sharp edges and mechanical forces. Check the power cord
regularly for damage and deteriorations. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric
shock.
• Do not misuse the power cord for unplugging the appliance!
• Never immerse the appliance, power cord and power plug in water for cleaning.
• Do not store the appliance outside or in wet rooms.
• This electrical appliance complies with the relevant safety standards. In case of signs of damage to the
appliance or the power cord, unplug the appliance immediately. Repairs may be affected by authorised
specialist shops only. Improper repairs may result in considerable dangers for the user.
• Improper use and disregard of the instruction manual void all warranty claims.
Safety advices for using the appliance
ATTENTION: Hazard of injury and burns!
The sealing bar (6) is getting hot during use!
• The appliance is not designed for continuous operation. Let the appliance cool down for 2 minutes after
each vacuum-sealing cycle. If this is not observed, the pump might get damaged.
• Place the appliance beyond children’s reach.
• Place the appliance on a heat-resistant, stable and even surface and do not operate it in the vicinity of
sources of heat (oven, gas flame etc.) or in explosive environments, where inflammable liquids or gases
are located.
• Make sure there is enough space in front of the appliance for the bags with the food to be vacuum-
sealed.