provided they have been
given supervision or
instruction concerning the
use of the appliance and
fully understand all dangers
and safety precautions
involved.
∙ Children must not be
permitted to play with the
appliance.
∙ Children must not be
permitted to carry out any
cleaning or maintenance
work on the appliance
unless they are supervised
and at least 8 years of age.
∙ The appliance and its
power cord must be kept
well away from children
under 8 at all times.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials
well away from children – such materials
are a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙ Before the appliance is used, the main
body as well as any attachments fitted
should be checked thoroughly for any
defects. If the appliance, for instance,
has been dropped onto a hard surface, it
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must no longer be used: even invisible
damage may have adverse effects on its
operational safety.
∙ The power cord should be regularly
examined for any signs of damage. In
the event of such damage being found,
the appliance must no longer be used.
∙ Caution: the accessible housing
surfaces become very hot during
operation. Burns can occur from
touching the hot parts. Always position
the appliance with sufficient surrounding
space. Do not place it directly by a wall
or in a corner, or near curtains or similar
objects. Keep inflammable objects well
away and do not cover the appliance
during use.
∙ Always place the unit on a level, heat-
resistant work surface impervious to
splashes and stains.
∙ To prevent damage to the housing and
the power cord, do not place or operate
the appliance on or near hot surfaces
(e.g. stove plates) or open flames.
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended
while in use.
∙ Never attempt to cut the crêpes on the
crêpe-plate. To prevent damage to the
non-stick coating of the plate, only heat-
resistant plastic or wooden implements
should be used.
∙ Always switch off and remove the
plug from the wall socket
- after use,
- in cases of malfunction,
- during cleaning.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.