instruction manual
sAfety instructions - general
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Please read these instructions carefully, and retain them for future reference.
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Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.
sAfety instructions - electricity and heat
Certain parts of the appliance may get hot.
Do not touch these parts to prevent burning yourself.
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Verify that the mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the type plate on the appliance before use.
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Plug the appliance only into an earthed wall socket.
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Always remove the plug from the socket when the appliance is not in use.
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Always remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling on the plug, not the power cord.
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Check the appliance's power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if
the power cord is damaged. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified service department.
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When using an extension lead always make sure that the entire cable is unwound from the reel.
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Use solely approved extension leads.
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The appliance needs space to allow heat to escape, thereby preventing the risk of fire. Make sure that
the appliance has sufficient space around it, and does not come in contact with flammable material. The
appliance must not be covered. Make sure the air vents are not covered or blocked.
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Never use the appliance in the vicinity of flammable materials.
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Make sure that the appliance and the power cord do not come in contact with sources of heat, such as
a hot hob or naked flame.
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Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
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The built-in melt safeguard will be activated in the event of overheating. The power supply will be
interrupted, and the appliance cannot be used The appliance will need to be repaired by a qualified
electrician.
sAfety instructions - during use
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Never use the appliance outdoors.
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Never use the appliance in a humid room.
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Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface where it cannot fall.
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Never allow the power cord to hang over the edge of the draining board, worktop or table.
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Make sure that your hands are dry before touching the appliance, power cord or plug.
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Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket in the event of a malfunction during
use, and before cleaning the appliance, fitting or removing an accessory, or storing the appliance after
use.
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Never leave the appliance unsupervised whilst it is in use.
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Never move the appliance whilst it is switched on or is still hot. Switch off the appliance, and wait until it
has cooled down before you move it.
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Never switch on the appliance without filling it with the minimum required amount of fondue oil (0,45
litres) or other liquid used to fondue the food.
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Use solely oil suitable for fondues. Do not use standard margarine or butter. You can also fondue food
with cheese or bouillon.
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Always hold the pan by the handles. The metal parts to which the wooden handles are attached can be
very hot.
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Only metal implements with a suitable insulating handle should be used in the fondue oil. Do not touch
the metal parts of the forks whilst using the fondue: they can become as hot as the oil.
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Make sure that the food is thoroughly dry before you put it in the fondue. Moist products can cause
severe splashing of the hot oil.
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Take extreme care when filling or emptying the fondue pan. The inside of the antisplash rim and the pan
are both very hot; the hot vapours and splashes of fat or oil can also cause burns.
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Do not remove or fit the anti-splash rim while the pan is hot.
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Do not splash hot oil on the heating plate. This will begin to smoke, and will smell. Oil spilling from the
pan will be collected in the channel around the heating plate.
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Do not pick up the appliance if it falls into water. Remove the plug from the wall socket immediately. Do
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