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, as such
materials are a potential source of danger
e.g. from 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 let the power cord hang free.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction,
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ Place the appliance on a heat-resistant
surface clear of any obstructions. Do not
position or operate the appliance close
to or underneath any wall-cupboards or
hanging objects such as curtains or other
infl ammable materials; do not use the
appliance outdoors.
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended
while it is switched on or still hot.
∙ To prevent damage to the housing, do not
place or operate the appliance on or near
hot surfaces (e.g. stove plates) or open
fl ames.
∙ The power cord must be kept well away
from 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.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as
- in shops, offi ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and
similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
Before initial use
The waffl e iron should be preheated for ten
minutes with the lids closed. (If your waffl e
iron has an adjustable thermostat control,
turn it to its highest setting).This will remove
the smell typically encountered when fi rst
switching on the waffl e iron.
For that reason, adequate ventilation should
be ensured by opening windows or balcony
doors.
Clean the appliance afterwards as described
in General care and cleaning.
For reasons of hygiene, discard the fi rst
waffl e produced when the appliance is new.
Operation
∙ Close the lids.
∙ Plug in the appliance. The indicator light
on the temperature control shows red.
∙ Turn the thermostat control to its
maximum setting.
∙ Preheat the waffl e iron for about eight
minutes. It is then ready for use.
∙ Once the pre-set temperature is reached,
the indicator light on the temperature
control shows green.
∙ Open the two lids.
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