Breville recommends safety first
We at Breville are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using this product and adhere to the following precautions:
Important safeguards for your ikon™ Kitchen Scale
•Carefully read all instructions before operation and save for future reference.
•Remove and safely discard any packaging material and promotional stickers and labels before using the ikon™ Kitchen Scale for the first time.
•To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of the appliance.
•Do not place the ikon™ Kitchen Scale near the edge of a bench or table. Always ensure that the surface is level, clean and free of water, flour, etc.
•This scale is a precision instrument. Do not dismantle the scale and avoid strong vibrations and shocks.
•Any significant spillage onto the surface under or around the appliance, or onto the appliance itself, should be cleaned and dried before continuing to use the appliance.
•Do not place the ikon™ Kitchen Scale on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven. Do not place it in direct sunlight.
•When moving the scale to a new location where the temperature of the new location differs by more than 10°C (50°F), leave the scale in the new location for at least 2 hours before turning it on.
•Always remove the battery if the scale will not be used within the next 6 months or longer.
•Always ensure a 9V alkaline battery is properly inserted into the scale before use. The appliance will not operate unless properly assembled.
•Ensure the temperature probe is handled with care because the pointed end is sharp.
•Keep the appliance clean. Refer to care and cleaning.
•Do not use harsh abrasives or caustic cleaners when cleaning this appliance.
•Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this scale
•Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed at an authorised Breville Service Centre.
•This scale is for household use only.
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