Page 52 Important safety instructionsThis section contains safetyinstructions that will help youavoid risk of injury and damage.All warranties will become void ifyou do not follow theseinstructions.General safetyx This appliance is not intendedfor use by persons (includingchildren) with reducedphysical, sensory or mentalcapabilities, or lack ofexperience and knowledge,unless they have been givensupervision or instructionconcerning the use of theappliance by a personresponsible for their safety.x Young children should besupervised to ensure that theydo not play with the appliance.x Installation and repairprocedures must always beperformed by AuthorizedService Agents. Themanufacturer shall not be heldresponsible for damagesarising from procedurescarried out by unauthorizedpersons which may also voidthe warranty. Beforeinstallation, read theinstructions carefully.x Do not operate the product if itis defective or has any visibledamage.x Ensure that the productfunction knobs are switched offafter every use.Electrical safetyx If the product has a failure, itshould not be operated unlessit is repaired by the AuthorizedService Agent. There is the riskof electric shock!x Only connect the product to agrounded outlet/line with thevoltage and protection asspecified in the “Technicalspecifications”. Have thegrounding installation made bya qualified electrician whileusing the product with orwithout a transformer. Defyshall not be liable for anyproblems arising due to theproduct not being earthed inaccordance with localregulations.x Never wash the product byspreading or pouring wateronto it! There is the risk ofelectric shock!x The product must bedisconnected from the mainssupply during installation,maintenance, cleaning andrepairing procedures.x If the electrical supply isrestricted, means of all-poledisconnection must beaccessible and incorporated inthe fixed wiring in accordancewith the regulations.