Safe operation can no longer be assumed if:
– there are signs of damage
– the product does not work at all or works poorly (leaking
smoke or a smell of burning, audible cracking noises,
discolouration to the product or the adjacent surfaces)
– the product was stored under unfavourable conditions
– the product was mishandled during transport
If the product is not going to be used for an extended period
of time (e.g. storage), disconnect it from the power supply
removing by removing it from the mains socket. Keep it in a
dry, cool place and out of the reach of children.
Never pour liquids above or near the product. This consti-
tutes a serious fire hazard and may result in a fatal electrical
shock.
If any liquid has managed to enter the device, immediately
switch off the power supply to the mains socket at which the
product is connected (deactivate the fuse/circuit breaker/
residual current operated circuit breaker of the associated
circuits). Only then can you unplug the product from the
mains socket and contact a specialist. Discontinue use of the
product.
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