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b) Electrical safety
• Exercise particular caution when children are present. Children do not understand the hazards associated
with the incorrect use of electrical devices. For example, children may attempt to insert objects into the
openings on the product, which can cause a fatal electric shock! There is also a significant risk of injury
and burns due to hot surfaces!
• Never touch or operate the product if your hands are moist or wet. This may cause a fatal electric shock!
• Completely unwind the mains cable before use. A mains cable that is not completely unwound can lead
to overheating. This constitutes a fire hazard!
• Before connecting the product to the mains, check that your local A/C mains voltage matches the
specifications on the nameplate.
• The appliance is constructed according to protection class I. Only use a grounded mains socket
(230 V/AC, 50 Hz) connected to the public grid to power the product.
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Never pour liquids over electrical devices or place objects filled with liquid next to the product. If liquid
or an object does get inside the appliance, power down the respective socket (e.g. switch off the circuit
breaker), and then remove the mains plug from the mains socket. Discontinue use and take the product
to a specialist repair centre.
• The mains outlet must be located near to the device and be easily accessible.
• Never unplug the mains plug by pulling on the cable. Always use the grips on the plug.
• Unplug the mains plug from the mains socket if you do not plan to use the appliance for an extended
period of time.
• For safety reasons, unplug the mains plug from the mains socket during thunderstorms.
• Do not touch the mains cable if there are any signs of damage. Power down the respective mains socket
(e.g. via the respective circuit breaker), and then carefully pull the mains plug from the mains socket.
Never use the product if the mains cable is damaged.
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Damaged mains cables must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized repair centre or a qualified
electrician.
• Never insert or unplug the mains plug when your hands are wet.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the mains cable is not pinched, kinked or damaged by
sharp edges.
• Avoid excessive thermal stress on the mains cable from extreme heat or cold.
• The product must always be grounded at the wall socket during use.
• The product will remain hot for a while after it is turned off. Do not touch it during this time.
• Do not leave the product unattended during use.
• Only move, transport or store the product when it has completely cooled down.
• Only use the product in temperate climates. It is not suitable for use in tropical climates.
• Always lay the cables so that nobody can trip over or become entangled in them. This poses a risk of
injury.
• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room into a warm one. The
condensation generated may destroy the product. Allow the product to reach room temperature before
connecting it and putting it to use. This may take several hours.
