DeLonghi DFP250 Owner Manual - Page 4

EN IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the appliance. • The blades and discs are very sharp, handle with care. Always hold the knife blade by the finger grip at the top, away from the cutting edge, both when handling and cleaning. • Always remove the knife blade before pouring contents from the bowl. • Keep hands and utensils out of the processor bowl and blender carafe while connected to the power supply. • Never use your fingers to push food down the feed tube. Always use the pusher supplied. • Before removing the lid from the bowl or blender from the power unit: - switch off; - wait until the attachment/blades have completely stopped; - Be careful not to unscrew the blender carafe from the blade unit. • Liquids should be allowed to cool to room temperature before blending. • Do not use the lid to operate the processor, always use the on/off speed control. • This machine will be damaged and may cause injury if the interlock mechanism is subjected to excessive force. • After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact a qualified professional only. • The plastic bag containing the product must not be left within reach of children as it represents a potential hazard. • If the plug fitted to the appliance does not match the power socket, have the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualified professional. The use of adapters, multiple sockets and/or extensions is not recommended. If their use is unavoidable, only adapters, multiple sockets and extensions complying with current safety standards and regulations should be used, taking care not to exceed the power limit indicated on the adapter and/or extension. • In the event of malfunction, contact an authorized service center only. • The appliance must be used only for those purposes for which it was specifically designed. Any other use is considered improper and thus dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by inappropriate, incorrect or irresponsible use of the appliance and/or repairs carried out by unqualified persons. • Make sure that hands, hair, clothing and kitchen utensils are clear of the container before starting the appliance. The blades can cut. Handle with care. Special attention must be paid to the following fundamental safety rules: • NEVER use the blender empty. • Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands. • Never use the appliance with bare or damp feet. • Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cable. • Protect the appliance from atmospheric agents (rain, sun, frost, etc). • Never allow children or unfit persons to use the appliance without supervision. • The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. • Never allow children to play with the appliance. • Unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use. • Never leave the appliance on unnecessarily, as it is a potential source of danger. • To protect against risk of electrical shock never immerse the appliance in water. • If the cord or plug is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced by De'Longhi or an authorized De'Longhi service center. • Before cleaning, or servicing, before putting on or taking off parts disconnect the appliance by unplugging from the outlet. • If the appliance breaks down, malfunctions is dropped or damage in any manner, turn it off. Do not tamper. For any repairs, contact an authorized service center only and insist on the 4