General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions For This Device; Intended Use; Initial Operation - AEG MSS 5540 Instruction Manual

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General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting
the appliance into operation and keep the instructions
including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the
box with the internal packing. If you give this device to
other people, please also pass on the operating instruc-
tions.
• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use
and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not
fi t for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it
away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity
(never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not
use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is
humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the ap-
pliance and always pull out the plug from the socket
(pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is
not being used and remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the machine without supervision.
If you leave the room you should always turn the
device off . Remove the plug from the socket.
• The device and the mains lead have to be checked
regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the
device must not be used.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own.
Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid
the exposure to danger, always have a faulty cable be
replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer
service or by a qualifi ed person and with a cable of
the same type.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following "Special Safety
Instructions".
Children and Frail Individuals
• In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep
all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.)
out of their reach.
WARNING!
Caution! Do not allow small children to play with
the foil as there is a danger of suff ocation!
• This device is not intended to be used by individuals
(including children) who have restricted physical,
sensory or mental abilities and/or insuffi cient knowl-
edge and/or experience, unless they are supervised
by an individual who is responsible for their safety or
have received instructions on how to use the device.
• Children should be supervised at all times in order to
ensure that they do not play with the device.
Symbols in these Instructions for Use
Important information for your safety is specially
marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions
in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the
machine:
05-MSS 5540.indd 20 05-MSS 5540.indd 20
WARNING:
This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates
possible injury risks.
CAUTION:
This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other
objects.
NOTE: This highlights tips and information.
Special Safety Instructions
for this Device
WARNING:
In order to avoid injuries, please treat knives with
extreme caution.
CAUTION:
Do not try to sharpen knives whose blade does not
move freely within the guide mechanism.
The device should only be used on a dry, fl at, nonslip
working surface on which you can operate the device
easily.

Intended Use

This device is used for
sharpening kitchen knives made of steel or stainless steel,
as well as most utility knives.
It is intended exclusively for this purpose and may only
be used as such.
Do not use this device to sharpen knives with a serrated
edge, scissors or serrated electric knives.
The fi rm ETV Elektro-technische Vertriebsgesellschaft
mbH does not accept any liability for damage caused as
a result of the use of this device contrary to its intended
use.

Initial Operation

Before initial operation
Unpack the device carefully and remove all packaging
materials.
Power supply
• Insert the mains plug into a correctly installed 230 V,
50 Hz power socket.
• Ensure that the voltage is the same as that indicated
on the model identifi cation plate.
Switching on/off
Please use the I 0 switch.
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