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 war-
ranty and guarantee claims. The appliance should only be used by those who have
read and understood this user manual. The specifications of the appliance may be
changed without prior intimation.
10. 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 sent separately for recycling or disposal, as improper disposal of toxic and dan-
gerous 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 electrical and electronic devices to the manufacturer,
the point of sale or public collection points at the end of their service life. The
relevant local laws regulate the details in this regard. The symbol displayed on the
product, in the user manual or/and on the packaging refers to these regulations.
With this manner of sorting, recycling and disposal of used appliances, you make
an important contribution towards protecting our environment.
11. Warranty and guarantee
Regardless of statutory warranty claims, the manufacturer provides a guarantee of
at least 1 year (2 years in Germany) under the laws of your country. The warranty
starts on the date of sale to the end user. The warranty only covers defects caused
by material or manufacturing shortcomings. Warranty repairs should only be car-
ried out by an authorized customer service centre. To assert your warranty claim,
the original sales receipt (with date of sale) has to be enclosed.
The following are excluded from the warranty:
- Normal wear and tear
- Improper use such as overloading the appliance, unapproved accessories
- Damage caused by external influences, use of force or by foreign bodies
- Damage caused by not following the instructions in the manual, such as con-
necting to the wrong mains voltage or not following the assembly instructions
- Fully or partially dismantled appliances
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