by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or
lacking experience and knowledge,
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.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the
main body including the power cord as
well as any attachment fi tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, or if
excessive force has been used to pull the
power cord, it must no longer be used:
even invisible damage may have adverse
effects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended
while in use.
∙ Caution:
When overheated, food may tend to
ignite. However, the likelihood of this
occurring is increased where food with a
high fat or oil content is concerned.
∙ Do not position or operate the appliance
close to or underneath any wall-
cupboards or hanging objects such
as curtains or any other infl ammable
materials.
∙ During operation, the appliance must
be placed on a heat-resistant surface,
impervious to splashes, stains or hot
steam. Always ensure that air is able to
circulate freely underneath the unit. A
minimum distance of 10 cm to any wall
must also be observed.
∙ The ventilation slots underneath the unit
must not be covered during use.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- in case of any malfunction,
- after use, and also
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ Do not let the power cord hang free.
∙ Do not allow the power cord to touch any
hot parts of the appliance.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
Start up
Before using the appliance for the fi rst time,
let it heat up for approximately 3 minutes
at maximum power (but without using a
pot or saucepan), while ensuring suffi cient
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