it is dry, frost-free, and clean, and where children younger than 8
years and animals cannot reach it. Do not leave the appliance or
any part of it unattended, when it is in reach of children younger than
8 years and animals.
• Fresh moistened food may splash, when placed on the hot heating
plate, and hot steam may escape. During operation, do not hold any
part of your body or delicate objects over or near the heating plates.
Always ensure that persons (including you) stay in sufficient distance
to the appliance during operation. Always expect that splashes of hot
fat and juices will escape form the heating plates.
• Before opening the lid, always ensure to fold up the dark locking bar
at the handle. Do not use violence. Open and close the lid carefully
to avoid that the appliance falls over.
• Do not use any hard or sharp-edged objects with the appliance (e.g.
metal scrapers). For example, use heat-resistant plastic or wooden
barbecue tongs for removing your food. Do not use any utensils that
could melt, burn, crack, get distorted, or give off harmful substances,
when exposed to heat.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended, when it is connected to the
power supply. Always unplug the appliance, and leave the appli-
ance cool down, before moving, or cleaning the appliance, or when
the appliance is not in use. Do not place any hard and/or heavy
objects on the appliance or any part of it.
• Always ensure to empty the heating plate and engage the lid correctly
at the base, before tilting and lifting the appliance by the handle (see:
'Properties of Your Design Sandwichmaker'). Do not hold the appli-
ance at the power cord or the open lid for moving the appliance.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads (e.g. metal scouring
pads, grill cleaner), or any corrosive chemicals (e.g. bleach, disinfec-
tants) for cleaning. Do not place the appliance or any part of it in
an automatic dishwasher.
• Do not leave any food dry on the appliance. Always clean the appli-
ance after each use (see: 'Care and Cleaning'). Always keep the
appliance, where it is clean and dry.
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