Breville VTP099 Manual page 10

important safety instructions
Please read these instructions before operating this appliance and retain for future use.
This product is not suitable for use by children, and may not be suitable for persons requiring
supervision unless they receive instruction by a competent person on how to safely use the
product.
Always ensure hands are dry before handling
the plug or mains lead.
Always operate the appliance on a secure, dry
level surface.
Always use caution when opening and closing
the lid during cooking. Use a tea towel or oven
glove. Beware of steam during use.
Always allow adequate air space above and
on all sides for air circulation. Do not allow
the appliance to touch curtains, wall coverings,
clothing, dish towels or other flammable
materials during use. Caution is required on
surfaces where heat may cause a problem.
The use of an insulated pad is recommended.
Always unplug the appliance from the mains
supply socket when it is not in use or before
cleaning.
Always allow the appliance to completely cool
down before cleaning or storing.
Always carry out regular checks of the supply
cord to ensure no damage is evident. Should
there be any signs that the cord is damaged
in the slightest degree, the entire appliance
should be returned to the Customer Service
Department.
Always return the appliance after a
malfunction, or if it has been damaged in any
manner to the Customer Service Department
for examination, repair or adjustment as
special purpose tools are required.
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Never use this appliance for any purpose
other than that for which it is intended. This
appliance is for household use only.
Never use the appliance outdoors.
Never touch the plates during or after
cooking until you are sure they have
completely cooled down.
Never allow metal utensils to come into
contact with the plates and do not attempt to
cut food on the plates.
Never immerse any part of the main body
or mains lead and plug in water or any other
liquid to protect against electrical hazards.
Never use harsh, abrasive or caustic cleaners
to clean the appliance.
Never allow children to use the appliance.
Close supervision is necessary when the
appliance is near children.
Never let the mains lead of the appliance hang
over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.
Never place the appliance on or near a hot
gas or electric burner or where it could touch
a heated oven or microwave oven.
Never operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after an appliance malfunction
or if it has been damaged in any manner.
Never touch hot surfaces of the appliance.
Never operate the appliance by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control
system.