∙ Caution: To avoid the risk of electric
shock, the unit must be switched off
and disconnected from the mains
if the surface shows any sign of
cracking or similar damage.
∙ This appliance is intended for
domestic or similar applications,
such as
- by staff members 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.
∙ This appliance may be used by
children (at least 8 years of age) and
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.
∙ The accessible surfaces of the
housing may become very hot during
operation. Do not touch any part of the
appliance except the handles.
∙ 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.
∙ Always place the appliance on a stable,
fl at, level and heat-resistant surface
during operation. Do not position the
appliance on or near hot surfaces or open
fl ames such as hot-plates or gas fl ames.
∙ Do not operate the appliance outdoors.
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended
while in use.
∙ Do not allow the power cord to touch hot
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