23. Safety instructions and disclaimer
Please do not try to open the appliance to carry out repairs or mod-
ifications. Avoid contact with the mains voltage. Do not short-circuit
the product. The appliance is not waterproof, therefore please use
it only in dry surroundings. Protect it from high humidity, water and
snow. Do not expose the appliance to high temperatures.
Do not expose the appliance to sudden changes in temperature or
strong vibrations, as this could damage the electronic components.
Check the appliance for damage before using it. The appliance should
not be used if it has been subject to impact or has been damaged in
any other manner. Please comply with the local regulations and re-
strictions. Do not use the appliance for purposes other than those
described in the user manual. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of the reach of children or mentally disabled persons.
Any repairs or modifications to the appliance not carried out by the
original supplier will void any warranty and guarantee claims. The ap-
pliance should only be used by those who have read and understood
this user manual. The specifications of the appliance may be changed
without any special prior notification.
24. Disposal instructions
In line with the European WEEE directive, electrical and electronic
appliances should not be disposed of along with domestic waste.
Their components have to be separately sent for recycling or dispos-
al, because improper disposal of toxic and dangerous components
may permanently damage the environment. According to the Elec-
trical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), you are obliged (as
a consumer) to return (free of charge) all electrical and electronic
appliances to the manufacturer, the point of sale, or public collection
points at the end of their service life. The relevant local laws regulate
the details in this regard.
The symbol displayed on the product,
in the user manual or/and on the packaging refers to these regu-
lations. With this manner of sorting, recycling and disposal of used
appliances, you make an important contribution towards protecting
our environment.
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