IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
15. Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, check that the power supply voltage
and current rating corresponds with the power supply details shown on the appliance rating
label.
16. Never use a damaged appliance! Disconnect the appliance from the wall outlet and contact
your retailer if it is damaged.
17.
To avoid damaging the cord, do not squeeze, bend or chafe it on sharp edges. Keep it
away from hot surfaces and open flames as well.
18. Lay out the cord in such a way that no unintentional pulling or tripping over it is possible.
19. If an extension cord is used, its capacity needs to be suitable for the power consumed by
the appliance.
20. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or while standing on a wet floor. Do not touch
the power plug with wet hands.
21. Do not open the appliance casing under any circumstances. Do not insert any foreign
objects into the inside of the casing.
22. Never use accessories which are not recommended by the manufacturer. They could pose
a safety risk to the user and might damage the appliance. Only use original parts and
accessories.
23. Keep the appliance away from any hot surfaces and open flames. Always operate the
appliance on a level, stable, clean and dry surface. Protect the appliance against heat,
dust, direct sunlight, moisture, dripping and splashing water.
24. 26. Do not place heavy objects on top of the appliance. Do not place objects with open
flames, e.g. candles, on top of or beside the appliance. Do not place objects filled with
water, e.g. vases on or near the appliance.
25. Do not pull the power plug out of the wall outlet by the power cord and do not wrap the
power cord around the appliance.
26. Connect the power plug to an easily reachable wall outlet so that in case of an emergency
the appliance can be unplugged immediately. Pull the power plug out of the wall outlet to
completely switch off the appliance. Use the power plug as the disconnection device.
27.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
28. Always turn the appliance off before disconnecting the power plug.
29. Do not cover the appliance's air vents. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation. Do
not place the appliance in a cupboard. Leave at least 10cm in all directions around the
appliance to ensure sufficient ventilation.
30. Do not place any easily flammable materials close to the appliance.
31. Danger of fire! Do not cover the appliance with textile materials during use or try to dry
textile material on or in the appliance.
32. Danger of burns! Do not touch the appliance casing during use. Do not reach into the
appliance while it is heating. During operation, the temperature of the accessible surfaces
may be high.
33. Only place the appliance on a heat resistant surface.
34. Do not operate the appliance without the grill plate (1) inserted.
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