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• 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 must 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.
• If the glass plate of models with glass ceramic surface is broken, switch off
and unplug the appliance to avoid the risk of an electric shock.
• When laying the power cord, make sure that no one can get entangled or
stumble over it.
• 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 done 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.