SAFETY AND SET-UP______________________
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using this appliance. Follow all the safety instructions to avoid damage caused by improper use.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference. Should this appliance be given to a third party, then the instruction manual must also be handed over.
■The blades, slicers and shredders are very sharp! To avoid injury, handle with the utmost care, especially when removing and cleaning them.
■Never clean the appliance with your bare hands. Always use a brush.
■Do not touch any moving parts of the appli- ance. Do not attach or remove the parts until the unit comes to a complete stop.
■Always keep hair, clothing and utensils away from the appliance during operation to pre- vent injury and damage.
■The appliance is intended for domestic use only.
■Check if the mains voltage on the rating label corresponds to your local mains supply. The only way to disconnect the appliance from the mains is to pull out the plug.
■Do not wrap the power cord around the
appliance .
■For additional protection, this appliance should be connected to a household residual current device with a rating of no more than 30 mA. Consult your electrician for advice.
■Do not immerse the appliance, power cord or power plug in water or in other liquids.
■Always pull out the power plug before as- sembling, after using, before disassembling or before cleaning the appliance, before leaving the room or if a fault occurs. Do not discon- nect the plug by pulling on the cord.
■To avoid damaging the power cord, prevent it from being squashed, bent or from rubbing on sharp edges. Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and open flames.
■Do not use an extension cord with the
appliance .
■Never use the appliance if the power cord or the appliance is damaged.
■Our GRUNDIG Household Appliances meet all the applicable safety standards; thus if the appliance or power cord is damaged, it must be repaired or replaced by the dealer, a service centre or a similarly qualified and au- thorized service person to avoid any danger. Faulty or unqualified repair work may cause danger and risk to the user.
■Do not dismantle the appliance under any cir- cumstances. No warranty claims are accepted for damage caused by improper handling.
■Always keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
■The appliance should not be used by the fol- lowing persons, including children: those with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or those with a lack of experience and knowl- edge. This does not apply to the latter if they were instructed in the use of the appliance or if they use it under the supervision of a person responsible for their safety. Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
■Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is in use. Extreme caution is advised when the appliance is being used near children and people with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
■Before using the appliance for the first time, clean all parts which come into contact with food carefully. Please refer to the details in the “Cleaning and care” section.
■Dry the appliance and all the parts before connecting it to the mains supply and before attaching the accessories.
■Do not operate the appliance without any ingredients in the glass bowl or in the glass jug.
■Never place the appliance, attachments, power cord or plug on hot surfaces such as gas or electric burners or hot oven surfaces and never use with hot liquids or food. Let hot food and liquids cool down to 80 °C or less, before placing them in the applicance.
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