1 Safety precautions
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1.4
Disclaimer
• Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially
any live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer
Services or similarly qualified persons. Repairs if carried out incorrectly
may cause serious injury, damage to the appliance and fittings, as well as
affect the functioning of the appliance. If the appliance is not working
properly or in case of a repair order, follow the instructions given in the
R
EPAIR
S
ERVICE
section. If necessary, please contact Customer Services.
• Make sure no water gets inside the appliance: Do not spray the appliance
with water. If water gets inside it can damage the appliance.
• Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell or pass
the appliance on to a third party, please ensure these operating
instructions accompany the appliance, together with the instructions on
installation.
• The appliance is designed for use in the home for preparing food. No
liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper or incorrect use.
1.5
Instructions for use
• The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the
relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however
essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the
precautions given in these operating instructions.
• The heated surface remains hot for some time after it is switched off and
cools down only slowly to room temperature. Please allow sufficient time
for the appliance to cool down before, for instance, cleaning it.
• In case of overheating, switch the appliance off and allow it to cool down
completely. Under no circumstances use cold water to cool it down quickly!
• If the appliance can no longer be operated, remove the fuse or switch the
circuit breaker off.
