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DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
NOTICE
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Symbols used in these operating instructions
Important information is shown in these operating instructions and on
the equipment using symbols and signal words.
Signal words such as DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION show the severity
of the risk of injury. The different triangle symbols emphasise these
visually.
DANGER indicates an immediate hazard, which, if not avoided, will cause
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potential hazard, which, if not avoided, may cause
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potential hazard, which, if not avoided, will cause
minor or slight injury.
NOTICE indicates a potential hazard, which, if not avoided, will cause da-
mage to property.
NOTE gives you additional information and helpful tips for the safe and
efficient use of the appliance.
The following symbols and signal words define more precisely the pos-
sible hazard.
Electric shock
Warns of an electric shock hazard which can cause serious injury or
even death.
Risk of fire
Warns of a fire risk with highly flammable materials and products.
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Warns of environmental damage as a result of the improper disposal of
the appliance.
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Symbols on the appliance
Warns against immersing the water boiler in water.