the risk of fire. Make sure that the appliance has sufficient space
around it, and does not come in contact with flammable materials.
The appliance must not be covered.
• Never use the appliance in the vicinity of flammable materials.
• M ake sure that the appliance, the power cord or the plug do not come
into contact with heat sources, such as a hot hob or naked flame.
• M ake sure that the housing, the power cord and plug do not come in
contact with water.
SAfety InStructIonS - during use
• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Never use the appliance in humid rooms.
• P lace the appliance on a flat, stable and heat-resistant surface where
it cannot fall.
• M ake sure that your hands are dry when you touch the appliance, the
power cord or the plug.
• S witch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket
in the event of a malfunction during use, and before cleaning the
appliance or storing it after use.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• N ever move the appliance when it is switched on or is still hot. Switch
off the appliance, and wait until it has cooled down before moving it.
• M ake sure there is sufficient free space around the appliance (at least
10 cm), as well as above the appliance (at least 30 cm).
• P arts of the appliance will become hot during use. Therefore always
hold the handle to open and close the lid.
• Do not put heavy objects on the lid to keep the appliance closed.
• M ake sure that water does not come into contact with the hot grill
plates during or shortly after use. This can cause a grill plate to buckle.
• D o not touch the appliance if it has fallen into water. Remove the plug
from the plug socket immediately. Do not use the appliance anymore.
• C lean the appliance thoroughly after use (see "Cleaning and
maintenance").
• N ever use the appliance in the vicinity of a bird cage. Fumes released
from the non-stick coating when the baking plates are hot can cause
stress to birds.
• T his appliance may not be used through an external timer or by means
of a remote control.
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