ENGLISH
Electrical or electronic equipment that is damaged and/
or needs to be disposed of must be handed in at the
recycling points provided for this purpose.
European conformity mark
Important safety instructions
Warning
This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience
and/or knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concer-
ning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved.
Children must not play with the product.
Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be carried out by children without
supervision.
Children under 3 years of age must not
approach the product unless they are
under constant supervision.
Children between the ages of 3 and 8
may only switch the product on or off if
it has been installed and positioned in
accordance with the usual instructions
for use and they have been supervised
and adequately instructed in its correct
and safe use and have understood the
possible dangers.
Children between 3 and 8 years of
age must not connect, adjust, clean or
perform maintenance operations on the
product.
CAUTION
Some parts of the product may
become very hot and cause burns.
Special care should be taken when
children and vulnerable persons are
present.
Do not leave the unit unattended when in use.
Warning of hot surface!
Some parts of the appliance can become very hot and
cause burns.
Do not touch the hot surfaces. The unit may only be
moved by the carrying handle provided while it is in
operation.
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Warning fire hazard!
To avoid overheating, do not cover the unit.
Do not use or store explosive or flammable substances
(e.g. petrol, paper or paint) around the product.
Warning of electrical voltage
Always unplug the appliance when it is not in use or to
clean it. Do not pull on the cable as this may damage
the appliance. Be careful not to damage the appliance
or the cable with sharp objects or in any other way.
Check the cable for damage before putting it into
operation.
Do not operate the appliance if the power cord or
plug is damaged. Damaged mains cables or mains
plugs must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
customer service or a qualified electrician.
Warning of electrical voltage
Protect electrical parts against moisture. Never
immerse electrical parts in water or other liquids
during cleaning or operation to avoid electric shock.
Never hold the appliance under running water.
Never use the appliance in wet rooms.
Controls must not be touched by people who are in
water. Always ensure that their hands are dry before
touching the controls on the unit or the mains plug for
the mains connection.
Allow the unit to dry after wet cleaning and never
operate it when wet.
Before storage, assembly, conversion, transport,
cleaning or maintenance work, always switch off
the unit and disconnect it from the power supply by
pulling out the mains plug. Then allow the unit to cool
down.
Make sure that no foreign objects get into the venti-
lation slots. You risk electric shock, fire or damage to
the unit.
Do not block the ventilation slots with objects.
Keep the unit clean. The most common causes of over-
heating are dust or particle deposits in the unit. You
must remove these deposits regularly by switching off
the unit and vacuuming the vents with a hoover.
Do not use the appliance with a programme switch, a
timer, a separate remote control system or any other
device that switches the appliance on automatically,
as there is a risk of fire if the appliance is covered or
incorrectly positioned.
Do not remove safety signs, labels or stickers from the
appliance and keep them in legible condition.
Do not sit on the unit.
Do not use the unit if it shows visible
damage due to a fall or other causes.
Note
Always set up the appliance in a straight position to
avoid malfunctions.