Important Safeguards - Gastroback 41620 Bedienungsanleitung

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Important Safeguards

Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save for furt-
her reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, des-
cribed in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries or dama-
ge by electric shock, heat or fire.
Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other than
described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre. Please
contact your vendor.
• This appliance is for household use only. Do not operate or store the appliance in humid or
wet areas or outdoors. Any use of accessories, attachments or spare parts not recommended by
the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock and injuries to persons.
• Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation especially the power cord. Do not
operate the appliance, when the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid
risk of fire, electric shock or any other damage and/or injuries to persons. The appliance is like-
ly to be damaged if the appliance was subject to inadmissible strain (e.g. overheating, mechani-
cal or electric shock), or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed or melted parts, or distor-
tions, or if the appliance is not working properly. In this case, immediately unplug the appliance
and return the entire appliance (including all parts and accessories) to an authorised service cen-
tre for examination and repair.
• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, and suitable large table or
counter. Do not place the appliance over a power cord, or near the edge of the table or coun-
ter, or on wet or inclined surfaces or where it can fall. Do not place any clothes or tissue or
other objects below or on the appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock,
moving parts and overheating.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young chil-
dren. Do not let young children play with any parts of the appliance or the
packaging! The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without super-
vision. Do not leave the appliance unattended, when it is in reach of young children. Always
keep the entire appliance dry and clean and where young children cannot reach it. Do not
place any hard and/or heavy objects on the appliance or any part of it.
• Always switch OFF and unplug the appliance when the appliance is not in use and before
moving, cleaning, or for storage. Do not handle the appliance or any part of it with violence.
Do not insert any foreign objects (e.g. clothes) in the slots, when the appliance
is connected to the power supply!
• The appliance or power cord may never touch hot surfaces. Do not place the
appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces (e.g. burner, heater, or oven).
• Do not attempt to sharpen scissors, axe blades or any blade that does not fit freely in the
slots. Handle the processed blades with special care, as they are extremely and unexpectedly
sharp. Do not run your finger along the edge to check the sharpness. Do not cut
toward any part of your fingers, hand or body. Never point knifes against persons or lay knives
down in a way that persons could accidentally get injured. Store knives in a safe manner (e.g.
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