51the appliance. Thus, before operating the appliance abroad, ensure that safe operation ispossible.• Do not to use any extension cords or multisocket outlets.• Always handle the power cord with care. Always completely unwind the power cord beforeuse. Do not place the appliance on a power cord. Power cords may never be knotted, twisted,pulled, strained or squeezed. Do not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of thetable or counter. The power cord may not touch hot surfaces. Ensure that no one will pull theappliance by the power cord. Take care not to entangle in the power cord. Always grasp theplug to disconnect the power cord. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands when theappliance is connected to the power supply.• Do not place or immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or any other liquid. Donot spill or drip any liquids on the power cord or exterior of the appliance. When liquids arespilled on the appliance or power cord, immediately switch off and unplug the appliance.High temperatures – risk of BurnsThe multicook is designed for cooking and heating a variety of foods and, therefo-re, the interior of the appliance will get very hot during operation.• Because inner pot, lid and interior of the appliance are very hot during operationand shortly thereafter, do not touch these parts with your hands, arms or any otherparts or your body or any heat- or moisture-sensitive objects. Do not place the pot on any heat-sensitive surfaces, shortly after operation. If required, protect your hands and arms with potholders or oven gloves.• Even with the lid properly closed, steam will escape from the steam vent during operationand shortly thereafter. During operation and immediately thereafter do not holdyour hands, arms or face over the appliance to avoid scalds caused by steamescaping from the steam vent in the lid. In the steam vent and at the interior of the lidcondensate could accumulate and drip and, additionally, large amounts of steam could es-cape from under the lid, when opening the lid. When opening the appliance, keep a sufficientdistance to avoid scalds.non-stick coatingThe inner pot of your multicook is provided with a non-stick coating. Do not use hard or sharpobjects for scratching, mixing or cutting on the coatings. Do not use the inner pot as a mixingbowl. Always remove your foods from the pot, before mixing or cutting. We will not be liablefor damage to the non-stick coating, if metal utensils or similar objects have been used.Please adhere to the following precautions:• Do not use the inner pot with the non-stick coating being scratched, cracked or detacheddue to overheating.• Only use wooden or heat-resistant plastic cooking utensils to stir and serve the food. Do notuse any spray-on non-stick coatings.• The non-stick surface minimises the effort of cleaning. Do not use abrasive scourers or ab-rasive cleaners for cleaning. Even stubborn residues can be removed via a soft sponge or softnylon brush and warm dishwater.