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SAFETY AND SET-UP ______________________
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly
before using this appliance! Follow all the
safety instructions to avoid damage caused by
improper use.
Keep the instruction manual for future reference.
Should this appliance be given to a third party,
then this instruction manual must also be
handed over.
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The blades, slicers and shredders are very
sharp! To avoid injury, handle with the utmost
care, especially when removing and cleaning
them.
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Never clean the appliance with your bare
hands. Always use a brush.
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Do not touch any moving parts of the appli-
ance. Do not attach or remove the parts until
the unit has come to a complete stop.
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Always keep hair, clothing and utensils away
from the appliance during operation to pre-
vent injury and damage.
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The appliance is intended for domestic
use only.
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Check if the mains voltage on the rating
label corresponds to your local mains supply.
The only way to disconnect the appliance
from the mains is to pull out the plug.
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Do not wrap the power cord around the
appliance.
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For additional protection, this appliance
should be connected to a household residual
current device with a rating of no more than
30 mA. Consult your electrician for advice.
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Do not immerse the appliance, power cord or
power plug in water or in other liquids.
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Always pull out the power plug before as-
sembling, after using, before disassembling or
before cleaning the appliance, before leaving
the room or if a fault occurs. Do not discon-
nect the plug by pulling on the cord.
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Prevent damage to the power cord by not
squeezing, bending or rubbing it on sharp
edges. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces
and open flames.
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Do not use an extension cord with the
appliance.
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Never use the appliance if the power cord or
the appliance is damaged.
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Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet
all the applicable safety standards; thus if
the appliance or power cord is damaged, it
must be repaired or replaced by the dealer, a
service centre or a similarly qualified and au-
thorized service person to avoid any danger.
Faulty or unqualified repair work may cause
danger and risks to the user.
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Do not dismantle the appliance under any cir-
cumstances. No warranty claims are accepted
for damage caused by improper handling.
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Always keep the appliance out of the reach of
children.
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The appliance should not be used by the fol-
lowing persons, including children: those with
limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities
and also those with a lack of experience and
knowledge. This does not apply to the latter
if they were instructed in the use of the appli-
ance or if they use it under the supervision of
a person responsible for their safety. Children
should always be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
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Do not leave the appliance unattended when
it is in use. Extreme caution is advised when
the appliance is being used near children
and people with limited physical, sensory or
mental capabilities.
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Before using of the appliance for first time,
clean all parts which come into contact
with food carefully. Please see details in the
“Cleaning and Care” section.
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Dry the appliance and all parts before con-
necting it to the mains supply and before
attaching the accessories.
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Do not operate the appliance when the glass
bowl is empty
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Never place the appliance, attachments,
power cord or plug on hot surfaces such as
gas or electric burners or hot oven surfaces
and never use with hot liquids or food. Let hot
food and liquids cool down to 80 °C or less
before placing them in the applicance.
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Only the glass bowl is suitable for use in a
microwave oven.
