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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General
• Read this manual before first use thoroughly. It contains important information for your safety as well as for
the use and maintenance of the equipment. Keep these instructions for future reference and pass it on with
the device.
• Pay particular attention to the warnings on the device and in this instruction manual.
• Use the device only for its intended purpose. Improper use may lead to hazards.
• This device is designed for household use only. It is not suitable for commercial use.
• In the event of improper use or wrong operation, we do not accept any liability for resulting damages.
• The use of accessories and components not expressly recommended by the manufacturer may result in
injuries or damages and voids the warranty.
• This device is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental abilities or lack of experience and / or lack of knowledge unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or have received instructions on how to use the device.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
• Never leave the device unsupervised while it is switched on.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the device.
• Never immerse electrical parts of the device in water during cleaning or operation. Never hold the device
under running water.
Power supply
• The mains voltage must match the information on the rating label of the device.
• The power plug is used as the disconnect device. Please be sure that the power plug is in operable
condition.
• Only removing the power plug can separate the device completely from the mains supply.
• Avoid damages to the power cord that may be caused by kinks or contact with sharp corners.
• Make sure, the device, including power cord and power plug are not exposed to hot surfaces.
• Only unplug from the power outlet by the plug itself. Do not pull on the cord.
• Disconnect the power plug when the device is not in use, in case of malfunctions, prior to attaching
accessories and prior to each cleaning.
• If the power cord or the casing of the device is damaged or if the device is dropped, the device may not be
used before it is examined by a professional electrician.
• A damaged power cord may only be replaced by the manufacturer or a workshop commissioned by the
manufacturer or by a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazards.
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