8. Safety instructions and disclaimer
Never try to open the appliance to repair or make modifications. 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 compo-
nents. 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 restrictions. 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 appliance 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.
9. 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 sent separately
for recycling or disposal, as improper disposal of toxic and dangerous components may per-
manently damage the environment. According to the Electrical 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 regulations. With this manner of sorting, recycling and disposal of used appliances,
you make an important contribution towards protecting our environment.
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