General Safety Instructions; Precautions - AEG DVD 4404 HC Instruction Manual & Guarantee

General safety instructions

To avoid the risk of fi re or an electric shock, you should
not expose the device to rain or moisture. Consequently,
do not use the device in the immediate vicinity of water
- for example near a bath tub, a swimming pool or in a
damp cellar.
Use the device only for the intended purpose.
Only connect the device at a properly installed plug
socket. Pay attention that the specifi ed voltage corres-
ponds to the voltage of the plug socket.
When using external mains supply, pay attention to the
correct polarity and voltage. Always place the batteries
in the correct direction.
Assemble the device in such a way that the available
ventilation openings are not covered.
Never open the housing of the device. Incorrect repairs
can constitute a considerable risk for the user. Should
the device become damaged, in particular the mains
supply cable, do not operate the device any longer, but
rather have it repaired by an expert. Check the mains
supply cable regularly for damage.
For safety reasons a broken or damaged mains lead may
only be replaced by an equivalent lead from the manuf-
acturer, our customer service department or a similary
qualifi ed person.
If the device is not used for a longer period, remove the
plug connector from the plug socket or take out the
batteries.
These symbols may be found on the machine and are
intended to indicate the following:
The lightning symbol should advise the user
of parts in the inside of the device which carry
dangerously high voltage levels.
The symbol with an exclamation mark should
advise the user of important operation or
maintenance instructions in the accompa-
nying documentation.
Devices bearing this symbol work with a
„class 1 laser" for tracing the CD. The built-in
safety switches should prevent the user being
exposed to dangerous laser light, which is
invisible to the human eye, when the CD compartment
is opened.
Under no circumstances should these safety switches
be bypassed or manipulated, as this could result in a
danger of exposure to the laser light.
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Precautions

Please read these precautions carefully before using the
device.
Protection of the Mains Lead
In order to prevent the device from malfunctioning and to
protect against electric shocks, fi re or injury, please note
the following:
• Always remove the plug by pulling the plug itself and
not the lead.
• Never touch the mains plug or lead with wet hands.
• Keep the mains lead away from heaters.
• Never put a heavy object on the electric lead.
• Never try to repair or replace the mains lead yourself.
The mains lead may only be replaced by a qualifi ed
electrician!
Positioning
Please avoid setting up the device in the following
surroundings:
• In direct sunshine, where there is exposure to heaters
or in closed vehicles.
• In high temperatures (over 35° C) or high humidity
(over 90%).
• In extremely dusty surroundings.
Otherwise internal parts may be seriously damaged
When the device is not being used:
• Please turn the device off when it is not being used.
• Should you not use the device for a prolonged peri-
od, please remove the mains plug from the socket.
Do not insert your fi ngers or other objects
into the device
• Touching internal parts of this device is dangerous
and may result in serious damage to the device. Do
not try to take the device apart.
• Do not insert any foreign bodies into the CD drawer.
Keep away from water, fi re and magnets
• Keep the device away from vases, baths, wash
basins etc. If liquid enters the device this may cause
serious damage.
• Open sources of fi re, such as burning candles, must
not be placed on the device.
• Never place magnetic items, such as loudspeakers,
in the vicinity of the device.
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