21IMPORTANT WARNINGSSafety warningsDanger!Failure to observe the warning may result in life threateninginjury by electric shock.- Before plugging the appliance into the mains, makesure that:● The voltage indicated on the appliance rating platecorresponds to your mains voltage;● The mains socket is earthed and has a minimum ratingof 16A.● Professional or inappropriate use or failure to observethe safety instructions absolves the manufacturer of allliability.- Make sure the power cord does notcome into contact with parts of theappliance which become hot duringuse. If the power cord is damaged, itmust be replaced by the manufactureror the manufacturer's customerservices in order to avoid all risk.- Before putting the appliance away, removingthe cooking plates or performing cleaning andmaintenance, turn the appliance off and unplug fromthe mains. Ensure that the appliance has completelycooled down.- Never use the appliance outdoors.- Never immerse the appliance in water.- The appliance must not be operatedby a timer or a separate remote controlsystem.- Use extension cords complying with current safetyregulations and standards only. Ensure they are inproper working condition, with an adequate crosssection.- Never unplug from the mains socket by pulling on thecord.Important!Failure to observe the warning could result in injury ordamage to the appliance.- This appliance is designed to cook food. It must never beused for other purposes, modified or tampered with inany way.- This is an household appliance only.It is not intended to be used in: staffkitchen areas in shops, offices andother working environments; farmhouses; by clients in hotels, motels andother residential type environments;bed and breakfast type environments.- This appliance can be used by childrenaged from 8 years and above andpersons with reduced physical, sensoryor mental capabilities or lack ofexperience and knowledge if they havebeen given supervision or instructionconcerning use of the appliance in asafe way and understand the hazardsinvolved. Children shall not play withthe appliance.- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be madeby children unless they are aged from 8 years andsupervised.Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach ofchildren aged 8 and younger.- Do not leave the appliance within reach of children orunattended while in operation.- Never use the appliance without the cooking plates.- Wait until the appliance is completely cold beforeputting away.- Do not move the appliance during use.Danger of burns!!Failure to observe the warning could result in burns or scalds.- When the appliance is in operation,the outside surfaces may become veryhot. Always use the handgrip (2) oroven gloves if necessary.- Remove or change the cooking plates when theappliance has completely cooled down.Please note:This symbol indicates recommendations and importantinformation for the user.- To avoid the risk of fire, do not cook food wrapped inplastic film or tinfoil or in plastic bags.