SEVERIN EK 3161 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 9

severe personal injury.
∙ Be careful when using the egg-
piercer, as there may be a risk of
injury.
∙ This appliance may be used by
children (at least 8 years of age) and
by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or
lacking experience and knowledge,
provided they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance and fully
understand all dangers and safety
precautions involved.
∙ Children must not be permitted to
play with the appliance.
∙ Children must not be permitted
to carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work on the appliance
unless they are supervised.
∙ The appliance and its power cord
must be kept well away from children
under 8 at all times.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials
well away from children – such materials
are a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the
main body including the power cord as
well as any attachment fi tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, or if
excessive force has been used to pull the
power cord, it must no longer be used:
even invisible damage may have adverse
effects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
∙ Beware of hot steam escaping from the
lid. There is a danger of scalding.
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended
while in use.
∙ Keep the power cord away from any hot
part of the appliance. Do not wind the
cord around the appliance until it has
completely cooled down.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- in case of any malfunction,
- after use, and also
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ During operation, the appliance must be
placed on a level surface, resistant to
heat and water.
∙ Do not position the appliance on or near
hot surfaces or open fl ames such as hot-
plates or gas fl ames. Do not operate the
appliance underneath sensitive objects or
furniture such as wall-cupboards, as hot
steam is emitted from the lid during use.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
Before using for the fi rst time
Wipe the water bowl, egg holder and lid with
a damp cloth.
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