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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Ensure that the switch in the appliance base compartment (AC mains operation, DC battery
operation) is correctly positioned.
• Only connect the appliance to an approved, correctly installed plug socket. Do not use any multi-plug adaptors or
extension leads.
• The voltage annotated on the appliance label must correspond to your mains supply voltage.
• When laying the electricity cable, ensure that it cannot be tripped over whilst using the appliance.
• Keep the appliance, the electricity cable and the plug away from hot surfaces, open flames and sharp edges.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the electricity cable.
• Never touch the appliance, the electricity cable or the plug with damp or wet hands.
• Never immerse the appliance, the mains cable or the electricity plug in water or other liquids. There is a danger of
electric shocks!
• Ensure that the mains connection socket is freely accessible.
• When unplugging the mains connection, always unplug it using the plug, never the cable.
• Do not operate the appliance in damp areas. Ensure that no liquid or foreign bodies enter into the casing. Never
place objects that contain liquid near the appliance. Should liquid penetrate the appliance, unplug the mains
connection immediately.
• Only place the appliance on a flat, stable surface.
• Maintain a dry and dust-free environment.
• Keep the appliance away from heat sources, such as radiators or open flames. Do not place any open flames, such
as burning candles or similar objects, near to the appliance.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not leave the appliance unsupervised during use.
• The slits and openings on the appliance housing provide ventilation. Do not cover or block these, as this could cause
the appliance to overheat.
• Children do not recognise the dangers that can be created by contact with electrical appliances. Keep children
away from the appliance. Take special care whilst using the appliance if children are in the vicinity.
• Keep the packaging material, such as plastic bags and polystyrene pieces, out of the reach of children. Danger of
suffocation!
• Do not use the appliance if it shows signs of damage, if it is dropped or if it does not function correctly.
• Regularly check the appliance, the electricity cable and the plug for visible signs of damage. Under no circumstances
should you use the appliance if you have established that it is damaged. Do not attempt to open or repair the
appliance yourself.
• Repairs should only be carried out by qualified technicians.
• Unplug the appliance during thunderstorms or long-term non-use.
• The appliance is only for use in private households and is not suitable for commercial utilisation.
