General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions For This Device - AEG FMI 5508 Instrucciones De Servicio

General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting
the appliance into operation and keep the instructions
including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the
box with the internal packing. If you give this device to
other people, please also pass on the operating instruc-
tions.
• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use
and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not
fit for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it
away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity
(never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not
use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is
humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the ap-
pliance and always pull out the plug from the socket
(pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is
not being used and remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the machine without supervision.
If you leave the room you should always turn the
device off. Remove the plug from the socket.
• The device and the mains lead have to be checked
regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the
device must not be used.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own.
Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid
the exposure to danger, always have a faulty cable be
replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer
service or by a qualified person and with a cable of
the same type.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following "Special Safety
Instructions".
Children and Frail Individuals
• In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep
all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.)
out of their reach.
WARNING!
Caution! Do not allow small children to play with
the foil as there is a danger of suffocation!
• This device is not intended to be used by individuals
(including children) who have restricted physical,
sensory or mental abilities and/or insufficient knowl-
edge and/or experience, unless they are supervised
by an individual who is responsible for their safety or
have received instructions on how to use the device.
• Children should be supervised at all times in order to
ensure that they do not play with the device.
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Symbols in these Instructions for Use
Important information for your safety is specially
marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions
in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the
machine:
WARNING:
This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates
possible injury risks.
CAUTION:
This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other
objects.
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NOTE: This highlights tips and information.
Special safety instructions
for this device
• The device has a hot surface. People who are insensi-
tive to heat must be particularly careful when using
the device.
• Never operate the device in places where oxygen or
aerosols (sprays) are used.
• Never carry the device by the power cable and never
use the cable as a handle.
• The device should only be filled with water. Do not
use bath oils, gels or other substances.
• Always check the temperature of the water before
immersing your feet in the device.
• Never sleep while using the device.
• Do not use the device for more than 20 minutes at a
time.
• Sit down before putting your feet into the device.
Never stand up if your feet are still in the device.
• Ensure that you operate the device only with dry
hands unless you remove the mains plug first.
• Never touch items or parts, which have fallen into
water, remove the mains plug immediatly.
• Never use accessories, which are not supplied with
this device.
• If water leaks from the device, the device must no
longer be used.
Health instructions
• If you have any concerns about your health you
should consult your doctor before using the device
for the first time. This also applies to people with
heart pacemakers, diabetes or other diseases, preg-
nant women or people with long-term muscle and/or
joint pain. Continuous pain may be a symptom of a
serious disease.
• A massage should have a pleasant and relaxing ef-
fect. If you feel discomfort or pain after a massage
you should consult a doctor before using the device
again.
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