13. Safety instructions and disclaimer
Please do not try to open the appliance to carry out repairs or modifications. Avoid
contact with the mains voltage. Do not short-circuit the product. The appliance is
not waterproof, hence please use it only in dry surroundings. Protect it from high
humidity, water and snow. Keep the appliance away from high temperatures.
Do not expose the appliance to sudden changes in temperature or strong vibra-
tions, as this could damage the electronic components. Check the appliance for
any damage before using it. The appliance should not be used if it was subject to
impact or has been damaged in some other manner. Please comply with the local
regulations and restrictions.
Do not use the appliance for purposes other than those described in the user man-
ual. This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children or mentally disa-
bled persons. Any repair or modification to the appliance, which is 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 spe-
cial prior notification.
14. 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 disposal, because improper disposal of toxic and
dangerous components may permanently damage the environment.
According to the electrical and electronic equipment act (ElektroG), you are
obliged (as a consumer) to return (free of charge) electrical and electronic appli-
ances 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 regula-
tions. With this manner of sorting, recycling and disposal of used appliances, you
make an important contribution towards protecting our environment.
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