CONTACT GRILL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Warning: The safety measures and instructions, contained in this manual, do not include all conditions and
situations possible. The user must understand that common sense, caution and care are factors that cannot
be integrated into any product. Therefore, these factors shall be ensured by the user/s using and operating
this appliance. We are not responsible for damage caused during transportation, by improper use, voltage
fl uctuation or by changing or modifying any part of the appliance.
To protect against a risk of fi re or electric shock, basic precautions shall be taken while using electrical
appliances, including the following:
1.
Make sure the voltage in your outlet corresponds to the voltage provided on the appliance label and that
the socket is properly grounded. The outlet must be installed according to valid safety instructions.
2.
Always use a grounded outlet 220–240V~ 50 Hz to power the appliance.
3.
If the power cord or its plug are damaged, do not use the appliance. All repairs, including the cord
replacements shall be performed by a professional service centre! Do not remove protective covers
of the appliance, risk of electric shock!
4.
Protect the appliance against direct contact with water and other liquids, to prevent potential electric
shock. Never use this appliance close to a bathtub, shower, wash basin or other containers with water.
Neither the appliance nor its parts are dishwasher safe!
5.
DO NOT USE the appliance close to water or fl ammable liquids.
6.
DO NOT USE the appliance close to or on hot surfaces. (Cooker, stove, etc.).
7.
Do not use the appliance outside or in a wet environment and do not touch the power cable or the
appliance with wet hands. Risk of electric shock.
8.
Make sure that the appliance is placed on a stable, safe surface, resistant to heat, to prevent its tipping over
or water entering the appliance.
9.
Do not use the appliance close to fl ammable objects or underneath them, e. g. close to drapes. Ensure an
adequate air circulation, leave about 10–15 cm of free space around the appliance.
10. We do not recommend using extension cords. They could overheat and cause fi re. If it would be necessary to
use an extension cord, it should have the same current carrying capacity or higher than the power cord of the
appliance. Place the extension cord in such a way that no one can trip over it and cause an accidental unplugging.
11. To prevent overloading and blowing fuses, make sure that there is no other appliance with high power
consumption connected to the same outlet or on the same circuit.
12. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces or lead the cord over sharp edges.
13. Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance. Never move the appliance while it is plugged into the
outlet. Allow the appliance to cool down thoroughly before handling it.
14. Disconnect the cord from the electrical outlet prior to performing maintenance. When disconnecting the
power cable, pull the plug, not the cable.
15. The appliance is intended for domestic, non-commercial use only. Do not use the appliance outdoors or
for other purposes.
16. Use the appliance in accordance with the instructions in the manual. Do not use accessories, which were
not recommended by the appliance manufacturer. The manufacturer is not liable for damages caused by
improper use.
17. The appliance may be used only with properly installed plates.
18. Do not line the drip tray with aluminium foil or other materials.
19. The appliance is not designed to be used with timers or other remote control systems.
20. A close supervision is necessary when the hot plate is used by children. Never leave a switched on
appliance unattended.
21. The appliance may be used by children 8 years or older and by persons with reduced physical or mental
capabilities, if they are under supervision or if they have been instructed in the use of the appliance in
a safe manner and understand the potential risks. Children must not play with the appliance. Children
must not carry our cleaning and maintenance of the appliance, unless they are 8 years or older and under
supervision. Children younger than 8 years have to be kept away from the appliance and its power supply.
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