Safety Notices; Re: Power Supply - Dirt Devil Hotpot Mode D'emploi

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Safety notices

1.1 Re: Operating Manual
„
Read this operating manual completely
before working with the appliance.
„
Keep the operating manual for reference.
„
If you pass the appliance on to someone
else. give them the operating manual as well.
Non-compliance with these instructions
can lead to serious injuries or damage to
the appliance.
We assume no liability for damage that occurs
as a result of non-compliance with this operat-
ing manual.
Important notes for your safety are especially
marked. Always observe these notices to
avoid accidents and damage to the appliance.
WARNING:
Warning concerning health hazards describ-
ing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION:
Warning concerning possible dangers to the
appliance or other objects.
NOTE:
Highlights tips and information
1.2 Re: hot water / steam
Danger of burning!
Hot water and steam can cause
severe burns. So please espe-
cially observe the following:
„Never remove the lid when
the appliance is in use.
„
Do not operate the appliance without its
lid.
„
Avoid contact with the hot steam that es-
capes from the pot during and after boiling.
Safety notices

1.3 Re: Power supply

Danger of electric shock!
The appliance runs on electrici-
ty - that means there is a gener-
al risk of electric shock. So
please especially observe the
following:
„
Never immerse the appliance in water or
other liquids. Only fill the appliance with water
in the prescribed way.
„
Never touch the mains plug or the base
with wet hands.
„
Always pull directly at the plug if you want
to disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Never pull at the power cord, it might break.
„
Make sure the mains lead is not buckled,
pinched, run over or operated close to sourc-
es of water or heat.
„
Make sure the voltage of your power sup-
ply is the same as the voltage indicated on the
appliance's nameplate before connecting it to
the mains. Wrong voltage can destroy the ap-
pliance.
„
Only use sockets with a ground/safety
contact.
„
Do not use multiple sockets. If necessary
use only approved single extension cables of
sufficient capacity for the appliance's power
requirements.
„
Never use force when inserting the plug
into a socket. Never modify mains plugs
„
Never put other appliances onto the base
unit.
„
Always switch off the appliance and dis-
connect it from the mains before performing
cleaning or maintenance.
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