Gastroback 42535 User Manual - Page 5

Important Safeguards Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries or damage by electric shock, heat, or fire. These instructions are an essential part of the appliance. Do not pass the appliance without this booklet to third parties. Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre. Please contact your vendor. General Safety Instructions • This appliance is for household use only and NOT intended for use in moving vehicles. Do not operate or store the appliance in humid or wet areas or outdoors. Any use of accessories, attachments or spare parts that are not recommended by the manufacturer or damaged in any way may result in injuries to persons and/or damage. • Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation-especially the power cord (e.g. check for distortion, discolouration, cracks). Do not operate the appliance, when the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock or any other injuries to persons and/or damage. The appliance is likely to be damaged if the appliance has been subject to inadmissible strain (e.g. overheating, mechanical or electric shock), or if there are any cracks (e.g. the ceramic glass grilling plate is cracked), excessively frayed or melted parts, or distortions, or if the appliance is not working properly. In this case, immediately unplug the appliance and return the entire appliance (including all parts and accessories) to an authorized service centre for examination and repair. • Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, and suitable large table or counter that is resistant against water, fat, and heat. • Always keep the appliance and the table or counter clean and dry, and wipe off spilled liquids immediately. Do not place any clothes or tissue or other objects under or on the appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock and overheating. Do not place the appliance over a power cord or on any surfaces sensitive to heat, fat, or moisture, or near the edge of the table or counter, or on wet or inclined surfaces. • During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 50 cm on each side to the edge of the working space and furniture, walls, boards, curtains to avoid damage due to heat and splashes. Leave at least 1 m of free space above the appliance. Do not operate the appliance under over hanging boards or drop lights. • Exclusively use the appliance for domestic use and for processing food that is fit for consumption. Immediately unplug the appliance, if there is any kind of malfunction or problem (e.g. the grilling plate bursts, overheating). • To avoid risk of fire: do not pour any inflammable liquids onto the appliance. Do not place any inflammable objects or inflammable liquids (e.g. high-proof alcoholic drinks) on or directly near the appliance during operation. The appliance is NOT suited for flambéing! 23