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• Only a qualified technician and using original spare parts and accessories should carry
out repairs and maintenance of the device. Do not attempt to repair the device yourself.
• Do not use any accessory or spare parts that have not been recommended by the
manufacturer. These can be dangerous for the user or lead to damages of the device or
personal injury, and further, the warranty expires.
• To prevent hazards and to ensure optimum efficiency, no modifications or alterations to
the device that are not explicitly approved by the manufacturer may be undertaken.
HOT SURFACE! Burn hazard!
Follow the safety instructions listed in order to avoid the hazard:
• The housing and the grill plates of the appliance become very hot. during operation. Do
not touch them with bare hands. Use always the operating handle in order to open the
device. Use appropriate kitchen utensils for laying and taking of food.
•Also after switching off, the device remains hot for some time. Before cleaning or moving it
to another place wait until the device cools down first.
• Never move this appliance during operation.
WARNING!
Fire or explosion hazard! Follow the safety instructions listed in order to avoid the hazard:
• In order to avoid risk of fire and damage to the device, never place kitchen utensils, towels,
paper and the like on the grill plate during operation.
• Never operate the device near combustible, easily flammable materials (e.g. petrol, spirit,
alcohol etc.). They evaporate through heating and in case of contact with ignition sources
deflagrations can occur which can lead to serious personal injuries and property damages.
• When a fire arises disconnect it from the power supply before you initiate appropriate
measures for fire-fighting. Provide sufficient supply of fresh air.
Caution:
Never extinguish the fire with water when the power plug is connected to the
socket. Electric shock hazard!