Tefal SM271941 manual Using, Cleaning, Environment protection first, To avoid a hazard

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Using

•Remove all packaging materials, stickers and accessories from the inside and the outside of the appliance.

•On first use, wash the plates (follow para- graph Cleaning), pour a little cooking oil onto the plates and wipe with a soft cloth.

•D o no t t o uc h t he ho t s u r fa c e s of t he a p pliance but use the handle.

•Do not hold the plates by the sides when they are hot.

•To prevent the appliance from overheating, do not place it in a corner or against a wall.

•Never place the appliance directly on a fragile sur- face (glass table, tablecloth, varnished furniture, etc.) or on a soft surface such as a tea-towel.

•Never place the appliance on or near hot or slippery surfaces; never leave the cord hanging over a heat source (hotplates, gas stove, etc.).

•Make sure that the electric power supply is compatible with the power rating and voltage indicated on the bottom of the appliance.

•Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.

•If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order

to avoid a hazard.

•If need be, make sure to choose an extension lead of equivalent diameter with an earthed socket; take all necessary precautions to pre- vent anyone tripping over an extension cord.

•This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate re- mote-control system.

•Do not place cooking utensils on the cooking surfaces of the appliance.

•Always use a wooden or plastic spatula to avoid damaging the cooking plate.

•Never cut food directly on the plates,

•Make certain that the plates are stable, well po-

sitioned and correctly clipped to the appliance. Only use the plates provided with the appliance

or bought from an Approved Service Centre.

•To prevent damage to the plates, only use

them on the appliance for which they were designed (e.g., do not place in an oven, on the gas ring or electric hot-plate, etc.).

•Do not place the hot plate under water or on a fragile surface.

On first use, there may be a slight odour and a little smoke during the first few minutes.

Cleaning

•Unplug the cord from the mains socket and let the appliance cool down.

•Clean the plates and the body of the ap- pliance with a sponge, hot water and wash- ing up liquid. The plates can be washed in a dish-washer.

•Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water. They are not dishwasher safe.

Never use metal scourers or scouring powders to avoid damaging the cooking surface (e.g.: non-stick coating, ....).

Do not immerse the appliance in water.

Environment protection first!

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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