Safety Instructions - General - Bestron DCM8162 Gebrauchsanweisung

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sAfetY instructions - general

• Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for reference.
• Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.
sAfetY instructions - electricity and heat
• Verify that the mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the type plate on the appliance before
use.
• Make sure that you always use an earthed wall socket to connect the appliance.
• Always remove the plug from the socket when the appliance is not in use.
• Remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling the plug, not the power cord.
• Check the appliance's power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if
the power cord is damaged. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified repair service.
• When using an extension lead always make sure that the entire cable is unwound from the reel.
• Use solely approved extension leads.
• Certain parts of the appliance may get hot. Do not touch these parts to prevent burning yourself.
• The appliance needs space to allow heat to escape, thereby preventing the risk of fire. Make sure that
the appliance has sufficient space around it, and does not come in contact with flammable material.
The appliance must not be covered. Make sure the air vents are not covered or blocked.
• Never use the appliance in the vicinity of flammable materials.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord or the plug do not make contact with hot surfaces, such
as a hot hob or naked flame.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not make contact with water.
sAfetY instructions - during use
• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Never use the appliance in humid rooms.
• Place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant and splash-proof surface where it cannot fall.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the draining board, worktop or table.
• Make sure that your hands are dry when you touch the appliance, the power cord or the plug.
• Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket in the event of a malfunction during
use, and before cleaning the appliance or storing it after use.
• Never leave the appliance unsupervised whilst it is in use.
• Never move the appliance whilst it is switched on or is still hot. Switch off the appliance before moving
it.
• Do not use sharp implements on the griddle plate; these will damage the non-stick coating.
• Never use the appliance in the vicinity of a bird cage. Fumes released from the non-stick coating when
the baking plates are hot can cause stress to birds.
• Do not touch the appliance if it has fallen into water. Remove the plug from the wall socket
immediately. Do not use the appliance any more.
• Make sure that the appliance has sufficient ventilation whilst in use.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly after use (see "Cleaning and maintenance").
• Never immerse the appliance, the cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.
• This appliance may not be used through an external timer or by means of a remote control.
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