10. Safety instructions and disclaimer
Never try to open the appliance to repair or make modifications. Avoid contact
with the mains voltage, the appliance does not carry current only when it is
disconnected. Do not short-circuit the product. Please disconnect the power cord
when not in use or during storms. Use the appliance only in dry conditions. Pro-
tect it from high humidity, water and snow. Do not expose the appliance to high
temperatures. Do not expose the appliance to sudden changes in temperature
or strong vibrations, as this could damage the electronic components. Check the
appliance for damage before using it. The appliance should not be used if it has
been subject to impact or has been damaged in any other manner. Please follow
the national regulations and restrictions. Do not use the appliance for purposes
other than those described in the manual. This product is not a toy. Keep it out
of the reach of children or mentally disabled persons. Any repair or modification
to the appliance, which is not carried out by the original supplier, will void the
warranty or warranty claims. The appliance should only be used by those who
have read and understood this manual. The specifications of the appliance may
be changed without any special prior notification.
11. 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.
According to the electrical and electronic equipment act (ElektroG), you are
obliged (as a consumer) to return (free of charge) all electrical and electronic
appliances to the manufacturer, 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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