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Setting up and connecting the appliance properly
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Keep children and animals away from the appliance and packaging. There is a danger of injury
and suffocation!
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Keep children under 8 years of age and animals away from the appliance and the connection
line.
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Make sure that children do not play with the appliance.
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Only use the appliance in enclosed areas.
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Always place the appliance on a dry, level, solid and heat-resistant surface with adequate space
(at least 20 cm) on all sides and at least 30 cm of overhead space.
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Maintain adequate distance to other heat sources such as stovetops or ovens in order to
prevent damage to the appliance.
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To prevent electrical shocks, set up the appliance so that there is no risk of it, the mains
cord and plug coming into contact with water or other liquids. If the appliance falls in water,
immediately disconnect the power supply.
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The appliance should never be set up and used when highly
fl
ammable materials are nearby
(curtains, textiles, etc.).
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Never use the appliance on a stove top or if a gas source is nearby.
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Only connect the appliance to a properly installed socket with protective earth contacts.
The socket must also be easily accessible after the appliance has been connected. The mains
voltage must correspond to the technical data of the appliance. Only use proper extension
cords, whose technical data correspond to those of the appliance.
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Ensure that the connected mains cord does not pose a tripping hazard. The cable may not
hang down from the set up area to prevent the appliance from being pulled down. Never pull
on the mains cord in order to move the appliance.
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Lay the cable such that it is not crushed or creased and such that it does not come into
contact with hot surfaces.
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Do not subject the appliance to extreme temperatures, severe temperature
fl
uctuations,
direct sunlight or moisture.
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Do not allow the appliance to fall and do not subject it to strong percussions.
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Store the appliance in a dry place at temperatures between 0 and 40 °C.
Fire hazard
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Do not use the appliance if easily
fl
ammable gases are present in the air.
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Do not cover the appliance during operation to prevent a risk of
fi
re.
Proper use
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Check the appliance for damages prior to each use. If the appliance, the cord or the plug
exhibit visible damages, the appliance may not be used. Do not use the appliance if it had a
malfunction or has fallen down. In this case have it checked by an authorised service point.
