If the mains plug is no longer acces-
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sible after installation, an all-pole dis-
connecting device complying with
overvoltage category III must be
connected to the house wiring with a
contact gap of at least 3 mm; this in-
cludes fuses, circuit breakers and con-
tactors.
Do not kink or pinch the mains cord
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or lay it over sharp edges. This can re-
sult in a break in the cable.
When positioning the appliance, en-
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sure the supply cord is not trapped or
damaged.
Do not locate multiple portable
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socket- outlets or portable power sup-
plies at the rear of the appliance.
Keep the appliance, the mains plug
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and the mains cord away from open
fl ames and hot surfaces.
Always touch the mains plug, not the
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mains cord.
Never touch the mains plug with wet
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hands.
Never immerse the mains cord or plug
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in water or any other liquids.
If the mains cord of the appliance is
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damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, through customer ser-
vice or by a qualifi ed specialist.
Inspections and repairs to the appli-
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ance may only be carried out by au-
thorised specialists (see „Service" on
page EN-22).
Independent or improper repairs
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made to the appliance may cause
damage to property and personal in-
jury; any liability and warranty claims
will be forfeited. Never try to repair a
defective or suspected defective ap-
pliance yourself.
Safety
Only parts corresponding to the orig-
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inal appliance specifi cations may be
used for repairs. This appliance con-
tains electrical and mechanical parts
which are essential for protection
against potential sources of danger.
In the event of a fault, as well as be-
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fore extensive cleaning, pull out the
mains plug or isolate/unscrew the
fuse.
Do not put any objects in or through
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the housing openings, and also make
sure that children cannot insert any
objects into them.
Check the appliance regularly for
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damage.
Risks to children
Risk of suffocation!
Children can become entangled in the
packaging fi lm or swallow small parts
and suffocate.
Do not allow children to play with the
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packaging fi lm.
Prevent children from pulling small
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parts off the appliance or putting
them in their mouths.
Risks when dealing with chemical
substances
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of chemical sub-
stances can lead to explosions.
Do not store explosive substances or
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spray cans with fl ammable propel-
lants inside the appliance, as they
may cause ignitable gas-air mixtures
to explode.
Never use defrosting sprays to de-
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frost. They can generate explosive
gases.
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