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CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING:
Always ensure that the appliance is out of reach of young
children.
Always switch OFF the appliance (turn the temperature control dial counter-clockwise
to the stop), then unplug the appliance, and wait until the appliance cooled down
(at least 1/2 hour), before moving or cleaning the appliance.
Do not scratch or cut on the surfaces of the appliance. Do not use any abrasive clea-
ners or corrosive chemicals (e.g. bleach, oven cleaner or grill cleaner) for cleaning
the appliance or any parts of it, to avoid damage to the surfaces. Do not use any
hard or sharp-edged objects or brushes for cleaning any surfaces of the appliance.
Ensure to protect the appliance against splashing water and moisture. Do not
immerse the appliance, or power cord in water or any other liquid, to avoid hazards
due to electric shock and damage. Do not spill or drip any liquids on the appliance
or power cord to avoid risk of fire and electric shock. Do not use violence!
Do not
place the appliance in an automatic dishwasher.
1. Switch OFF and unplug the appliance and leave the appliance cool down to
room temperature (1/2 hour).
2. Clean the heating plate using a soft cloth slightly moistened with some dishwater.
Ensure not to drip any liquids in/on the appliance. Remove all crumbs and splashes.
3. Wipe all surfaces with a clean cloth moistened with clear tap water. Thereafter,
wipe dry with a soft cloth.
STORAGE
WARNING:
Young children must be supervised that they do not play with the
appliance or any part of it. When the appliance is not in use, always switch OFF
(turn temperature control dial counter-clockwise to the stop) and unplug the appli-
ance and leave the appliance cool down completely. Always clean the appliance
and all its parts before storing to avoid accumulation of baked-on food (see: “Care
and Cleaning”). Do not hold the appliance by the power cord for moving it.
Ensure to store the appliance where it is clean, dry and safe from inadmissible strain
(frost, direct sunlight, mechanical or electric shock, heat, moisture) and where it is
out of reach of young children
. Do not place any hard or sharp-edged objects on
the appliance.
Always handle power cords with special care. The power cord may never be knot-
ted, twisted, pulled, strained, or squeezed. Do not let the power cord or power plug
hang over the edge of the table or counter.
For storage, grasp the appliance at the handles and place the appliance on a cle-
an and stable surface, where it cannot fall. Lay the power cord loosely beside the
appliance.
NOTES FOR DISPOSAL
Dispose of the appliance and packaging must be effected in accordance
with the corresponding local regulations and requirements for electrical
appliances and packaging. Please contact your local disposal company.
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use
separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regar-
ding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in land-
fills, dumps, or refuse incineration, hazardous substances can leak into the ground-
water or can be emitted into air, thus getting into the food chain, and damaging
your health and well-being as well as poisoning flora and fauna. When replacing
old appliances with new once, the vendor is legally obligated to take back your old
appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.
INFORMATION AND SERVICE
Please check www.gastroback.de for further information.
For technical support, please contact Gastroback Customer Care Center by phone:
+49 (0)4165/22 25-0 or e-mail info@gastroback.de.
Please refer to our home page for a copy of these operating instructions in pdf format.
