11. Safety instructions and disclaimer
Do not operate the appliance unattended and check it for damage and proper as-
sembly before using it each time. Please do not try to open the appliance to carry
out repairs or modifications by yourself. Avoid contact with the mains supply. The
appliance does not carry current only when disconnected. Please do not short-cir-
cuit the product. Do not forget to disconnect the power cord when the appliance
is not being used or during thunderstorms. The appliance is not approved for out-
door use. Therefore, please use it only in dry surroundings.
Protect it from high humidity, water and snow. Do not expose the appliance to high
outside temperatures. Do not expose the appliance to sudden changes in temper-
ature or strong vibrations, as this could damage the electronic components. Check
the appliance for any damage before using it. The appliance should not be used if it
has been subject to impact or has been damaged in some other way. Please follow
the local regulations and restrictions.
Do not use the appliance for purposes other than those described in this
user manual. This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of chil-
dren or mentally disabled persons. Use the appliance only with the base
plate supplied. Any repairs or modifications to the appliance not carried
out by the original supplier will void any warranty and guarantee claims.
The appliance should be used only by persons who have read and understood this
user manual. The specifications of the appliance may be changed without prior
notice.
12. Disposal instructions
In line with the European WEEE directive, electrical and electronic appliances
should not be disposed of along with domestic waste. Their components have to
be separately sent for recycling or disposal, because improper disposal of toxic
and dangerous components may permanently damage the environment. Accord-
ing to the Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), you are obliged (as a consumer) to
return (free of charge) all electrical and electronic appliances to the manufactur-
er, the point of sale or public collection points at the end of their service life. The
relevant local laws regulate the details in this regard. The symbol displayed on the
product, in the user manual or/and on the packaging refers to these regulations.
With this manner of sorting, recycling and disposal of used appliances, you make
an important contribution towards protecting our environment.
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