1 For your safety. SEVERIN ES 3569

1 For your safety

1.1 Always follow the Instructions for Use

Please read the instructions carefully before using the appliance, and keep them in a safe place. If the appliance is handed over to a third party, these instructions should accompany it.

Failure to comply with the instructions could result in serious personal injury or damage to the appliance.

Important safety information beyond the contents of Chapter 1 is prominently marked, as below, and should be followed at all times in order to prevent accidents and damage to the appliance:

WARNING

Denotes information that must be followed in order to avoid serious personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates information which must be followed in order to prevent damage to the appliance.

HINT

Presents hints and other useful information.

1.2 Danger to certain categories of persons

There is an increased risk of injury for children and for people with reduced capabilities:

• Children must not be permitted to operate the appliance. The appliance and its power cord must be kept well away from them.

• This juicer may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety, and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is in use.

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• If the juicer is not in use, always remove the power plug from the wall socket and store the appliance out of reach of children.

• Always remove the plug from the wall socket

- when there is no supervision,

- before assembling or disassembling the appliance,

- before cleaning the appliance.

• Keep any packaging materials well away from children – they are a potential source of danger, e.g. of suffocation.

1.3 Improper use

This appliance must only be used for extracting juice from vegetables and fruit, and for preparing sorbets from deep-frozen fruit or vegetables. Any other use must be considered improper and may lead to personal injuries or material damage.

• The appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, eg in offi ces and similar locations. It is not suitable for commercial use, eg in commercial kitchens.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

1.4 Electricity

The device is powered by electricity, and so there is always a risk of electric shock. The following precautions are therefore to be taken:

• This appliance must only be connected to an earthed safety socket installed in accordance with the regulations.

• The appliance must only be connected to the mains if the voltage marked on the rating label corresponds to the supply voltage.

• Do not kink or pinch the power cord. Keep both the cord and the appliance itself well away from heat sources (eg hot-plates, gas fl ames).

• When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself. Do not carry the unit by its power cord.

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