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The use of any electrical appliance requires the application of the following common sense
safety rules.
WARNING: Fire Risk – Most people are aware of the risks of Electrical Fires. Probably
we all know someone who has experienced an issue of this kind, be it major or minor. The
most common causes of these issues are Tumble Dryers, Washing Machines and to a lesser
degree refrigerators. However, as a responsible Supplier we want to provide you with the
best advice to try an avoid a problem of this kind with any product you buy from us, no
matter how small the risk. Therefore, please take particular note of any warnings in these
Operating Instructions that are followed by “Risk of Fire.”
Failure to observe these safety rules exposes the user to the risk of personal injury or the
product itself to the risk of damage. These two categories are denoted by the following
conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance!
Please therefore note the following safety advice.
Location
• This appliance is intended for domestic use only. It should NOT be used for commercial
purposes. Such use may damage the product and will invalidate your warranty.
• Always locate your appliance away from the edge of a worktop.
• Ensure that the appliance is used on a rm, at, heat resistant surface.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors, or near water.
Power Cord
• The power cord should reach from the socket to the unit without straining the
connections.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a worktop where a child could reach it.
• Do not let the cable run across an open space e.g., between a low socket and table.
• Do not let the cable run across a cooker or toaster or other hot or sharp areas which may
damage the cable.
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