IMPORTANT Safety Warnings
When usingelectric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:
1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children younger
than 8) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have supervision.
2. Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main
voltage before you connect the appliance.
3. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the main cord or the appliance itself is
damaged. Always make sure that the plug is inserted properly into a wall outlet.
4. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.
6. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot
surfaces.
7. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in
water or other liquid. Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with
wet hands.
8. Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-con-
trol system in order to avoid a hazardous situation. To disconnect,turn off the
appliance, then remove plug from wall outlet.
9. Do not place the appliance on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth
or curtain. The accessible surfaces may become hot during use. Do not place on or
near a hot gas or electric burner,or in a heated oven.
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