•Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the power
cord.
Do
•Read the instructions carefully, common to different versions depending on the accessories supplied
with your appliance, and keep them within reach.
•If an accident occurs, rinse the burn immediately with cold water and call a doctor if necessary.
•Before first use, wash the plates, pour a little cooking oil onto the plates and wipe with a soft
cloth or paper kitchen towel.
•The appliance must be placed and used on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface, away from
water splashes.
•The power cord must never be close to or in contact with hot parts of the appliance, close to a
source of heat or resting on sharp edges.
•Position the power cord carefully, whether an extension is used or not, so that guests can move
freely around the table without tripping over it.
•Always use a wooden or plastic spatula to avoid damaging the cooking plate.
•Allow the appliance to cool down completely before you clean and store it.
•Cooking fumes may be dangerous for animals which have a particularly sensitive respiratory system,
such as birds. We advise bird owners to keep them away from the cooking area.
•If the appliance is used in the centre of the table, keep it out of the reach of children.
•If parts of the appliance should catch fire, never try to extinguish flames with water. Disconnect
the appliance and smother the flames with a damp cloth.
Do not
•Never leave the appliance plugged in when not in use.
•Never leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the power supply, even if for a few mo-
ments, especially where children are present.
•To prevent the appliance from overheating, do not place it in a corner or against a wall or below
a wall cupboard.
•Never move the appliance as long as it is hot.
•Never place the appliance below or close to easily inflammable objects (e.g. curtains, etc.).
•Never place the appliance directly on a fragile surface (glass table, tablecloth, varnished furniture,
etc.) or on a soft surface such as a tea-towel.
•Never place the appliance on or near hot or slippery surfaces; never leave the cord hanging over
a heat source (hotplates, gas stove, etc.).
•Do not place cooking utensils on the cooking surfaces of the appliance.
•Never cut food directly on the plates.
•Do not use metal scourers or scouring powders to avoid damaging the cooking surface (non-stick
coating).
•Do not heat the appliance in vertical position.
•Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance: use the handles.
•Do not use the appliance empty.
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