25IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSCarefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save for furtherreference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use,described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severalinjuries or damage by electric shock, heat or fire.Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of itother than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorisedservice centre. Please contact your vendor.• Do not attempt to operate the appliance if water leaks out of the steamer base orany parts or accessories are likely to be damaged or subject to inadmissible strain(i.e. mechanical or electric shock, overheating, moisture). Before use, always checkthe appliance and each part of it on impeccable operation. Any use of accessories,attachments or spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire,electrical shock and injuries to persons. If the appliance or any part of it is likely tobe defective or not operating in the intended way, immediately unplug from powersupply and return the entire appliance to an authorised service centre for examina-tion and repair.• Any maintenance, repair and operation other than described in these instruc-tions must be performed at an authorised service centre to avoid risk of electricalshock, fire or injuries to persons. Do not operate the appliance with any parts oraccessories not recommended by the manufacturer.• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children.Do not let young children play with any parts of the appliance. The appliance is notintended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision.• Do not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.Take care that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord, especially whenyoung children are near. For storage always keep the entire appliance dry and cle-an and where young children cannot reach it. Do not place any hard and/or heavyobjects on the appliance or any part of it.• Always place the appliance on a stable, even, dry and sufficiently large surface.Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter. Do not place anycloth or tissue beneath the appliance to avoid any risk of fire and electric shock. Alwayskeep the table or counter clean and dry and immediately wipe off spilled liquids.• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least20 cm on each side to furniture, walls, boards, curtains and other objects. Keep atleast 1 m of free space above the appliance. Do not operate the appliance nearany heat-sensitive or moisture-sensitive materials or under boards to avoid damagecaused by steam and condensate.• The appliance or any part of it may never touch hot surfaces. Do not place theappliance and any part of it on or near hot surfaces, (i.e. burner, heater or oven).