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Safety instructions

Important safeguards

This appliance is not intended to be operated using an external timer or separate remote control system. For your safety, this appliance conforms with applicable standards and regulations (Directives on low voltage, electromagnetic compatibility, materials in contact with foodstuffs, environment, etc.)

•Checkthattheelectricitysupplyvoltagecorrespondstothevoltageindicatedontheappliance(accurrentonly).

• Giventhemanystandardsineffect,ifthistoasterisusedinacountryotherthanthecountrywhereitwaspurchased, EN have it checked by an approved service centre (see enclosed after sales service information).

•Check that the electricity installation is sufficient to supply the power required by this appliance.

•Always plug the toaster into an earthed socket.

•Useextensionleadswhichareingoodcondition,withanearthedconnection,andwithaminimumratingof10A.

To prevent any accidents

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

DO:

• Carefully read and follow all the instructions for use.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•The toaster must always be used in the upright position, never on its side or tilted forwards or backwards.

Before each use make sure that the crumb tray is fitted correctly.

•Regularly remove crumbs from the crumb tray.

•The bread control lever must be in the "Up" position before plugging in or unplugging the appliance.

•Unplug the appliance if it shows any working abnormalities.

•Unplugfromthepowersocketwhennotinuseduringandbeforecleaning.Allowtocooldownbeforecleaningorstoring.

•To unplug remove the plug from the wall socket (when the toasting cycle is finished).

•If the bread jams in the slots after toasting and the elements do not switch off, unplug immediately and wait for the appliance to cool before attempting to remove the bread.

•Bread can burn; Therefore do not use this appliance near any flammable materials such as curtains, under shelving or under wall cupboards.

•Use on a flat, stable heat-resistant work surface, away from any contact with water and never use underneath a built in kitchen alcove.

•After steam-cooking, the plastic water-heating tank is very hot. Wear oven gloves when removing food (eggs, meat...) and be careful to avoid being scalded by steam rising directly towards face and hands.

DO NOT:

•Donotletthetoasteroperateunattended,particularlywhentoastingforthefirsttimeorwhensettingshavebeenchanged.

•Do not store the cord or the plug between the slots in the appliance.

•Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

•Do not move or carry the appliance during use.

Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•Do not leave the appliance within the reach of children.

•Do not use outdoors. Avoid excessively humid environments.

•Do not use the appliance for any other use other than that for which it was designed.

•Do not touch the metal parts or hot surfaces of the appliance when it is working.

•Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils (spoon, knife, etc.) must not be inserted into a toaster as they may cause an electric shock or fire.

•Donotuseaccessoryattachmentsthatarenotrecommendedbythemanufacturerasthismaybedangerous.

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