11.3 Sources of danger
11.3.1 Danger of Burning
Warning
The device can become very hot.
► Do not touch the frying basket, frying pot and the air outlet during the frying or when the
unit is still hot!
► Do not touch the inside of the device during operation.
► Do not move the device if it contains hot food.
► Use cooking gloves or pot holders when you come into contact with the hot device.
► Do not move the appliance during use.
► Fry only in the enclosed frying pot. Use this frying pot exclusively with this fryer. Use the
frying pot never otherwise.
► Unplug the device after use. After that you can move, clean or maintain it.
► Let the appliance cool down before you remove items, add or clean them.
► Do not put wet food into the device.
► Remove all ice from frozen food to be fried.
► Look for the hot steam rising from the air outlet.
11.3.2 Danger of Fire
Warning
There is a risk of fire if the appliance is used incorrectly.
Adhere to the following safety instructions in order to avoid a risk of fire:
► This device produces high temperatures, which can lead to burns.
► This device works on hot air. Do not fill it with oil or fat! Danger of burns!
► Make sure that no flammable objects are above or near the device.
► If the oil catches fire, immediately pull the plug from the socket and close the lid of the
device.
► Do not install unless the frying basket is completely free of water.
► Place the food into the frying basket and avoid that they touch the heating elements.
► If the device catches fire, immediately remove the plug out of the outlet (if possible) and
extinguish the flames with a damp fabric.
► Never use water to extinguish the fire!
11.3.3
Dangers due to electrical power
Mortal danger due to electrical power!
Mortal danger exists when coming into contact with live wires or subassemblies!
Observe the following safety notices to avoid dangers due to electrical power:
► Avoid any liquid getting into the device to avoid an electrical shock or short circuit.
► If the connection lead is damaged, you will need to have a special connection lead
installed by an authorized electrician.
► Do not operate this device if its power cable or plug is damaged, if it does not work
properly or if it is damaged or has been dropped. If the power cable is damaged, it will
need to be replaced by the manufacturer or his service agency or a similar qualified
person, to avoid any dangers.
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