•Always take hold of the power cable by the plug. Do not pull on the cable itself and never touch the power cable with wet hands, this could result in either a short cir- cuit or you receiving an electric shock.
•Do not place the appliance, furniture or anything else on the power cable and en- sure that it does not become clamped.
•NEVER make a knot in the power cable and do NOT bind it together with other cables. The power cable should be positioned so that no one can step on or trip over it.
•Ensure that the power cable does not become wet during operation.
•You are not permitted to open the appli- ance housing or repair the appliance. If the housing is opened, you run the risk of receiving a potentially fatal electric shock and the warranty lapses.
•Protect the appliance against drip and spray water. Do not place any water- filled vessels (e.g. flower vases) on or near the appliance.
Risk of fire!
•Do not use the appliance near hot sur- faces.
•Do not install the kitchen radio close to sources of heat such as radiators or stoves. Otherwise, it may overheat and become irreparably damaged.
•Do not locate the kitchen radio directly above hotplates. The kitchen radio may be damaged. There is a danger of fire!
•Never leave the appliance unattended while it is being used.
•Never cover the ventilation slots of the appliance while it is on.
•Do not place open fire sources, such as candles, on or near the appliance.
Risk of personal injury!
•Keep the power cable and appliance away from children. Children frequently underestimate the dangers of electrical appliances.
•Provide a stable location for the appli- ance.
•Do not operate the appliance if it has sustained a fall or is damaged.
•Arrange for the appliance to be checked and/or repaired by qualified technicians.
•Keep batteries well away from children. Children can put batteries into their mouths and swallow them.
•If a battery is swallowed medical assist- ance must be sought immediately.
Note:
•Some aggressive furniture finishes can have a destructive influence on the appli- ance's rubber pads. If necessary, place the appliance on a nonslip pad.
Thunderstorms!
•Equipment connected to a power supply can be damaged during a thunder- storm. You should therefore always remove the plug from the power socket when there is a storm.
Notice regarding separation from
The ON/OFF switch does not com- pletely disconnect the appliance from the power network. Additionally, the appliance consumes power when in
To completely separate the appliance from mains power, the power plug MUST be removed from the mains power socket.
Notice regarding electrical power surges (EFT /electrical fast transient) and electrostatic discharges:
In a case of malfunction due to an electri- cal fast transient (power surge) and/or electrostatic discharge, the appliance must be returned to default settings in order to
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