Safety Instructions; Using The Appliance; Toasting Bread - ECG ST 968 Mode D'emploi

TOASTER

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Warning: The safety measures and instructions, contained in this manual, do not include all conditions and
situations possible. The user must understand that common sense, caution and care are factors that cannot
be integrated into any product. Therefore, these factors shall be ensured by the user/s using and operating
this appliance. We are not liable for damages caused during shipping, by incorrect use, voltage fl uctuation or
the modifi cation or adjustment of any part of the appliance.
To protect against a risk of fi re or electric shock, basic precautions shall be taken while using electrical
appliances, including the following:
1. Make sure the voltage in your outlet corresponds to the voltage provided on the appliance label and that
the socket is properly grounded. The outlet must be installed according to valid safety instructions.
2. Do not operate toaster with a damaged cord. All repairs including cord replacements shall be
performed by a professional service centre! Do not remove protective covers of the appliance,
risk of electric shock!
3. Protect the appliance against direct contact with water and other liquids, to prevent potential electric shock.
4. Do not leave the toaster running unattended.
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5. Leaving the toaster cord connected to outlet unattended is not recommended. Disconnect the cord
from the electrical outlet prior to performing maintenance. Do not pull the cord from the outlet by
yanking the cable. Unplug the cable from the outlet by grasping the plug.
6. Do not use the toaster outdoors or in moist environments. Do not touch the cord or toaster with wet
hands. Risk of electric shock.
7. Close supervision is necessary for operating the toaster near children!
8. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces or lead the cord over sharp edges.
9. Bread products inside the toaster can catch fi re. Do not use the appliance near or under infl ammable
objects (for example around curtains). The temperature of surfaces near the operating appliance can
be hotter than usual. Place the toaster out of reach of other objects to ensure suffi cient air circulation
needed for its proper operation. Do not cover the toasting slots.
10. Should the bread become stuck in the toaster, unplug the cord from the outlet and wait until the toaster
cools down. After the toaster is cooled, remove the slice of bread.
11. Before you use the appliance for the fi rst time, open a window and let the appliance complete 3 toasting
cycles at the highest temperature without slices of bread.
12. Be careful not to scratch or otherwise damage the metal covers with solid objects, or not to hit the
appliance on a sharp edge.
13. Keep the toaster away from hot surfaces and sources of heat (for example, hot plates).
14. Placing slices of bread directly on the toaster cover or slot can lead to damaging the toaster!
15. The toaster cannot be used if tilted or turned on its side.
16. Do not put your fi ngers or any metal objects into the toaster slots.
17. This appliance can be used by children ages 8 and older and by the physically and mentally impaired or
by individuals with insuffi cient experience and knowledge, if supervised or trained to use the appliance
in a safe manner and understand potential dangers. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and maintenance operations performed by the user shall not be carried out by children, if they are not
older than 8 years and under supervision.
- Children under the age of 8 shall keep away from the appliance and its power supply.
18. Use the toaster only in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. This toaster is intended for
domestic use only. The manufacturer is not liable for damages caused by the improper use of this appliance.

USING THE APPLIANCE

Toasting bread

1. Switch the browning setting slide to the middle position (4) after putting the plug into the outlet. You
can choose up to 7 various browning settings: 1=lightly toasted to 7=darkly toasted.
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Do not immerse in water!