11. Safety instructions and disclaimer
Never try to open the appliance to repair or make modifications. Avoid contact
with the mains voltage. Do not short-circuit the product. The appliance is not wa-
terproof, therefore please use it only in dry surroundings. Protect it from high hu-
midity, water and snow.
Do not expose the appliance to 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 damage before using it. The ap-
pliance should not be used if it has been subject to impact or has been damaged
in any 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 repairs or modifications to the appliance not carried out by the orig-
inal supplier will void any warranty and guarantee claims. The appliance should
only be used by those who have read and understood this user manual. The spec-
ifications of the appliance may be changed without any special prior notification.
12. 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 appliances to the manufactur-
er, 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.
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