SEVERIN BM-3990 Instructions For Use Manual page 15

Should the fl our content fall short of this minimum, thorough kneading of the dough cannot be
ensured. Excessive fl our content may result in the dough rising over the edge of the baking-tin.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as
- in shops, offi ces and other similar working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
∙ This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age) and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, provided they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully
understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.
∙ Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.
∙ Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance
unless they are supervised and at least 8 years of age.
∙ The appliance and its power cord must be kept well away from children under 8 at all times.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children – such materials are a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙ The surface of the housing and the steam vents heat up during operation. Do not touch any hot parts of the unit. Be sure to use
an oven-cloth or suitable gloves when removing the bread. Make sure to touch only the lid handle when opening the unit.
∙ The bread-maker should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations. Make sure that the
supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket after use, and also
- in case of any malfunction during use,
- when removing the baking-tin,
- during cleaning of the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grasp the plug itself. Do not let the power cord
hang free; keep it well away from any hot parts of the appliance.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the main body including the power cord as well as any attachment fi tted should be checked
thoroughly for any defects. Should the appliance, for instance, have been dropped onto a hard surface, or if excessive force has
been used to pull the power cord, it must no longer be used: even invisible damage may have adverse effects on the operational
safety of the appliance.
∙ Ensure a minimum distance of 5 cm to walls or other objects. Do not position or operate the appliance close to or underneath any
hanging objects such as curtains or other infl ammable materials, and do not position any objects on top of the appliance while it is
in use.
∙ Always place the unit on a level, heat-resistant work surface. Do not allow the appliance or its power cord to touch hot surfaces or
come into contact with any heat sources (e.g. oven-plates or open fl ames).
∙ Do not operate the appliance unless the baking-tin with the ingredients has been placed inside the unit.
∙ Do not expose the appliance to rain or moisture and do not operate the appliance outdoors or on wet surfaces. Always ensure that
it is well protected from water splashes.
∙ Caution: do not cover the bread with aluminium foil or similar items during the baking process; the resulting build-up of heat
could seriously damage the unit.
∙ Do not use this appliance for any purpose other than the one described in this manual.
∙ The use of any accessories other than those provided by the manufacturer may result in damage to the appliance; there is also a
possibility of severe personal injury.
∙ Do not touch any moving parts during operation. Do not put your fi ngers or hands inside the unit, unless it is disconnected from
the mains supply and has cooled down completely.
Additional important instructions
∙ Always use an oven-cloth or suitable gloves when touching the unit after use, or when handling freshly baked bread.
∙ In case of a power failure of less than 5 minutes during operation, the baking process automatically continues at the point of
interruption.
∙ During the kneading process, water vapour may condense on the viewing window. However, this condensation will disappear
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