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Important Safety and General Instructions
Read all instructions thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this
type of product. The safety precautions mentioned in this manual reduce the
risk of burns, fire, electric shock and injury when correctly followed. Keep this manual
in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card, purchase
receipt and packaging. If applicable, pass these instructions onto the next owner of this
appliance.
When using electrical appliances, to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property,
basic safety precautions must be observed, including the following:
• Limited to household use only: This appliance is intended for and limited to household
use only. Do not use it outdoors, where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
• Intended purpose: Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended purpose,
and only use it as described in this manual.
• Accessories: Do not use any accessories with this appliance that are not supplied or
specifically recommended.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove the plug.
Remove by grasping the plug – do not pull on the cord.
• Ensure that the wall socket is easily accessible, so that you can remove the mains plug
quickly if necessary.
• Always allow the appliance to cool down completely before storing away or cleaning.
Do not wind the power cord around the appliance.
• Only connect the appliance to a power outlet whose voltage matches that shown on
the rating label of the appliance.
• The appliance must be placed on a level; dry and heat resistant surface away from heat
or water sources.
• Never touch the inside of the appliance while it is operating.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
• Never pull or carry the appliance by its power cord. Do not allow the power cord to touch hot
surfaces or sharp edges.
• Do not expose the power cord where it may be pulled by children or tripped over. Do not run
power cord under carpeting. Do not cover the power cord with throw rugs, runners or similar.
! WARNING - This signal term indicates a moderate risk, which, if not avoided,
may result in death or severe injury.
! CAUTION - This signal term indicates a low risk, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE - This signal term warns you of potential damage.