23. Safety instructions and disclaimer
Please do not try to open the appliance to carry out repairs or mod-
ifications. Avoid contact with the mains voltage. Do not short-circuit
the product. The appliance is not waterproof, hence please use it
only in dry surroundings. Protect it from high humidity, water and
snow. Keep the appliance away from high temperatures.
Do not expose the appliance to sudden changes in temperature or
strong vibrations, as this could damage the electronic components.
Check the appliance for any damage before using it. The appliance
should not be used if it was subject to impact or has been damaged
in some other manner. Please comply with the local regulations and
restrictions. Do not use the appliance for purposes other than those
described in the user manual. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of the reach of children or mentally disabled persons.
Any repair or modifications to the appliance, which is not carried out
by the original supplier will void any warranty and guarantee claims.
The appliance should only be used by those who have read and un-
derstood this user manual. The specifications of the appliance may
be changed without prior intimation.
24. Disposal instructions
In line with the European WEEE directive, electrical and electronic
appliances should not be disposed of along with domestic waste.
Their components have to be separately sent for recycling or dispos-
al, because improper disposal of toxic and dangerous components
may permanently damage the environment.
According to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG),
you are obliged (as a consumer) to return (free of charge) all electri-
cal and electronic appliances to the manufacturer, the point of sale,
or public collection points at the end of their service life. The relevant
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