Risk of electrical shocks!
•Connect the appliance only to correctly installed and properly earthed power sockets. Ensure that the rating of the local power supply tallies com- pletely with the details given on the rating plate of the appliance.
•Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Department.
•Arrange for Customer Services to repair or replace connecting cables and/or appliances that are not functioning properly or have been damaged.
•NEVER submerse the appliance in water. Wipe it only with a slightly damp cloth.
•Do not expose the appliance to rain and never use it in a humid or wet environment.
•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 eit- her a short circuit or you receiving an electric shock.
•Do not place the device, furniture or anything else on the power cable and ensure that it does not become clamped/trapped.
•Never tie knots in the power cable and do not bind it to other cables. Place the power cable so that no one can stumble over it.
•Make sure that the power cable does not become wet during operation.
•You are not permitted to open the device housing or repair the device. 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
(e.g. flower vases) on or adjacent to the appliance.
Risk of fire!
•Do not use the appliance near hot surfaces.
•Do not locate the appliance in places exposed to direct sunlight. If you do, 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!
•Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
•Never cover the ventilation slots of the appliance while it is being used.
•Do not place unprotected fire sources, such as candles, on or adjacent to the appliance.
Injury hazard!
•Keep children away from the power cable and the appliance. Children frequently underestimate the dangers of electrical appliances.
•Provide for a safe location for the appliance.
•Do not operate the appliance if it has fallen or is damaged. Have the appliance checked and repaired if necessary by qualified technicians.
•Keep batteries away from children. Children can put batteries into their mouths and swallow them. If a battery is swallowed medical assistance must be sought IMMEDIATELY.
Note:
Some aggressive furniture finishes can have a destructive influence on the device's rubber feet. If necessary, place the device on a nonslip pad.
Thunderstorms!
Equipment connected to a power supply can be damaged during a thunderstorm.
You should therefore always remove the plug from the power socket when there is a storm.
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