SEVERIN RG2686 Mode D'emploi page 9

maintenance work on the appliance
if 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 including the power cord as well
as any fi tted attachment should be
checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, it
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 any being found, the appliance
must no longer be used.
∙ Do not allow the power cord to touch any
hot part of the appliance.
∙ Caution: danger of burns. The housing
surfaces, grill areas and mini-pans
become hot during use.
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended
while in use.
∙ During operation, the appliance must
be placed on a heat-resistant surface,
impervious to splashes and stains.
When cooking food with a high fat or
moisture content, splashes are not always
avoidable.
∙ Do not position the grill next to a wall or
corner, and ensure that no infl ammable
materials are stored near it.
∙ Before use, the grill plate must be
positioned and locked on top of the
appliance, above the heating element.
∙ Caution: do not operate the appliance
outdoors.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction, and
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ This appliance should only be used
with the attachments provided by the
manufacturer.
∙ Always allow suffi cient time for the
appliance to cool down before removing
the grill plate, and before cleaning or
storing the unit.
∙ 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 fi rst use
∙ Remove any packing materials completely.
∙ Before switching on the appliance for the
fi rst time, clean the grill plate and mini-pans
with a damp cloth.
∙ Heat the appliance and the pans for about
15 minutes, without any food in, to eliminate
the smell typically encountered when fi rst
switching on a grill (a small amount of
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