Important Safeguards; Safety Instructions - Krups Simply Waffles Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
„ Read all instructions before using.
„ Warning: Hot surfaces! Never touch the cooking surface or lid while appliance
is in use. Use lid handle.
„ When opening the lid, be careful of steam from the cooking surface. Lift and
open lid carefully to avoid scalding.
„ To protect against electric shock, do not immerse or partially immerse cord,
plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
„ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
„ Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
„ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
„ The use of accessory attachments not recommended by or sold by KRUPS may
result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
„ Do not use outdoors.
„ Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
„ Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven, or
directly under cabinets.
„ Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food,
water, or other hot liquids. Avoid reaching over the appliance when operating.
„ To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.
„ Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

„ This appliance is intended to be used in household only. It is not intended to be used
in the following applications, and the guarantee will not apply for:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
„ This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a
separate remote control system.
„ If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
„ This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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„ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is
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operating. Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance.
„ Never immerse or partially immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
„ Clean the inside and the outside of the appliance with a damp sponge or cloth. Please
refer to the "Cooling and Cleaning" section of the instructions for use.
„ The appliance can be used up to an altitude of 2.5 miles (4000 m).
Do
„ Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep them safe.
„ Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from your
appliance before use.
„ Check that the voltage of your mains network corresponds to the voltage given on
the rating plate on the appliance (alternative current).
„ Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than
that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved Service Center.
„ Use the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from water
splashes.
„ Always unplug your appliance: after use, to move it, or to clean it.
„ In the event of fire, unplug the appliance and smother the flames using a damp tea
towel.
„ To avoid damaging your appliance, please ensure that you follow the instructions;
make sure that you do not overfill the appliance.
„ Place the appliance at minimum 8" (20 cm) from a wall.
Do not
„ Do not use the appliance if it or the power cord is damaged or if it has fallen and has
visible damage or appears to be working abnormally. If this occurs, the appliance
must be sent to an Approved Service Centre.
„ Do not use an extension lead. If you nevertheless decide to do so, under your own
responsibility, use an extension lead that is in good condition and compliant with the
power of the appliance.
„ Do not let the power cord dangle.
„ Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord.
„ Never move the appliance when it still contains hot food.
„ Never operate your appliance when empty.
„ Do not switch on the appliance near flammable materials (blinds, curtains...) or close
to an external heat source (gas stove, hot plate, etc.).
„ Do not store any inflammable products close to or underneath the furniture unit where
the appliance is located.
„ Never take the appliance apart yourself.
„ Do not immerse the product in water.
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