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the appliance where it is dry, frost-free, and clean, and where young children cannot reach
it. Do not leave the appliance or any part of it unattended, when in reach of young children.
Do not place the appliance or any part of it in a range, or on or near hot surfaces (e.g. burner,
heater or oven). Do not use any parts of the appliance with any other device or for any other
purpose.
Before operation, always ensure that the appliance is assembled and
connected completely and correctly according to the instructions in this book-
let.
Do not handle the appliance or any part of it with violence.
Do not hold your hands or any foreign objects (e.g. clothes, cooking utensils) on the heating
plate, with the appliance connected to the power supply. For example, use barbecue tongs
made of plastic to take your waffle.
• Fresh moistened dough will splash, when placed on the hot heating plate, and hot steam
will escape. During operation, do not hold any part of your body or delicate objects over the
heating plate. Always ensure that persons (including you) keep sufficient distance to the appli-
ance during operation.
• Do not move or tilt the appliance or place it in the upright position, when the appliance is
still hot. Also, ensure that the appliance will not fall over, when opening the lid. Do not hold
the appliance at the power cord for moving the appliance. Open and close the lid carefully
without violence.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended, when it is connected to the power supply. Always
unplug the appliance, and leave the appliance cool down, before moving, or cleaning the
appliance, or assembling or disassembling any parts, or when the appliance is not in use. Do
not place any hard and/or heavy objects on the appliance or any part of it.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads (e.g. metal scouring pads), or any corrosive
chemicals (e.g. bleach) for cleaning.
• Do not place the housing or the power cord in an automatic dishwasher.
• Do not leave any food dry on the appliance. Always clean the appliance after each use
to prevent an accumulation of baked-on foods (see: ›Care and cleaning‹). Always keep the
appliance and its parts, where it is clean.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications, such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other commercial environments;
– agricultural areas, farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.
Important safeguards for electrical appliances
The appliance is heated electrically. Place the appliance near a suitable wall power socket to
connect the appliance directly to a protected mains power supply with protective conductor
(earth/ground) connected properly. Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply
corresponds to the voltage requirements of the appliance (230 V, 50 Hz, AC, rated for at least
16 A). The power outlet socket must be installed separately from other power outlet sockets to
avoid interference with other appliances.
The installation of a residual current operated circuit breaker (r.c.c.b.) with a maximum rated
residual operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is strongly recommen-
ded. If in doubt, contact your electrician for further information.
In various foreign countries, the specifications for power supplies are subject to incompatible
norms. Therefore it is possible that power supplies in foreign countries do not meet the requi-
rements for safe operation of the appliance. Thus, before operating the appliance abroad,
ensure that safe operation is possible.
• Do not use any desk top multi socket outlet, external timer, or remote control systems. It is
best to avoid using an extension cord, but if you wish to use one, only use an extension cord
rated for a maximum continuous current of at least 16 A with safety plug and safety coupler
plug and protective conductor (earth/ground) connected properly. Additionally, the extension
cord must be of sufficient length. When laying power cords, always ensure that no one will
step on the power cord or get entangled or trip over the power cords. Also, ensure that no
tension is applied to any part of the power cords. Tie the extension cord loosely onto the leg
of the table using a separate cord, to ensure that no one will pull the power cord. To connect:
always connect the appliance to the extension cord first. To disconnect: Always unplug the
extension cord from the power supply first.
• Always handle power cords with care. The pins of the power plug must be smooth and
clean. Always completely unwind the power cord before use. Do not place the appliance on
a power cord. Power cords may never be knotted, twisted, pulled, strained or squeezed. Do
not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter. The power cord may
not touch hot surfaces or sharp edges. Ensure that no one will pull the appliance by the power
cord. Take care not to entangle in the power cord. Always grasp the plug to disconnect the
power cord. Do not touch the appliance or power plug with wet hands when the appliance is
connected to the power supply.
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DO NOT
drip or spill any liquids on the housing or power cord. Do not immerse the appli-
ance or power cord in water or other liquids. Do not pour or spill any liquids on the housing
or power cord. Do not place the appliance on wet surfaces. When liquids overflowed or are
spilled on the housing or power cord, immediately unplug the appliance. Thereafter, clean
the appliance and let it dry for at least 1 day. (see: ›Care and cleaning‹) Do not clean the
appliance in an automatic dishwasher.
High temperatures – risk of burns
WARNING! HOT SURFACE!
The Design Waffle Maker Pro is designed for baking food. For this purpose, the heating plates
are heated electrically. The heating elements start heating as soon as you connect the appli-
ance to the power supply. Thus, improper handling could cause severe injuries
and damage. Please keep this in mind to avoid burns and damage.
• The heating plate, frame of the heating plate, lid and housing of the ap
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pliance can be very hot during operation and shortly thereafter. Additionally,
during preparation of your food, hot steam and splashes could escape. Do
not touch the hot surfaces with any parts or your body or any heat-sensitive or
moisture-sensitive objects during operation or while the appliance is still hot. Only touch the
appliance and its parts at the handles and operating elements during operation and shortly
thereafter. Beware of hot steam and condensate, when placing food on the heating plate. Do
not leave any foreign objects on the hot heating plate.
• Do not move the appliance when still hot. Always leave the appliance and all its parts cool
down before moving the appliance or cleaning the appliance. Do not place the appliance on
heat-sensitive surfaces, for operation or when hot.
• Do not operate the appliance close to inflammable, volatile materials (e.g. alcohol, spirit, or
benzine), or high-proof alcoholic beverages. Alcohol will quickly evaporate due to the heat,
thus building up an inflammable mixture that could be ignited by any source of ignition (e.g.
