29Important safeguardsCarefully read all instructions before operating this appliance, and save for further refe-rence. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, describedin these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries or damageby electric shock, moving parts, heat or fire.Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it otherthan described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre.Please contact your vendor.• This appliance is for household use only, and not intended for use in moving vehicles orboats. Do not operate or store the appliance in humid or wet areas or outdoors. Any use ofaccessories, attachments or spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer may result indamage and/or injuries to persons.• Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation—especially the power cord.Do not operate the appliance, when the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged,to avoid risk of fire, electric shock or any other damage and/or injuries to persons. Theappliance is likely to be damaged if the appliance has been subject to inadmissible strain(e.g. overheating, mechanical or electric shock), or if there are any cracks, excessively fray-ed or melted parts, or distortions, or if the appliance is not working properly. In this case,immediately unplug the appliance and return the entire appliance (including all parts andaccessories) to an authorised service centre for examination and repair.• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 10 cm on eachside and 50 cm in front and above to furniture, walls, boards, curtains, and any delicateobjects. Before operation, always ensure that the appliance is assembled properly and com-pletely. Solely use the appliance for processing edible food. Immediately unplug the appli-ance, if there is any kind of malfunction or problem (e.g. the motor gets stuck, overheating).• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, water-resistant and suitablelarge table or counter. Always keep the appliance and the table or counter clean and dry,and wipe off spilled liquids immediately. Do not place any clothes or tissue or other objectsunder or on the appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock and overhea-ting. Do not place the appliance over a power cord, or near the edge of the table or counter,or on wet or inclined surfaces, or where it can fall.• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced phy-sical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless theyhave been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a personresponsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play withthe appliance or any parts of the appliance or the packaging. Always keep the appliancewhere it is dry and clean and where young children cannot reach it. Do not leave the appli-ance unattended, when it is in reach of young children or when the appliance is connectedto the power supply. Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on the appliance or anypart of it. Take care that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord.• Do not use any hard, sharp or edged objects (e.g. knives, forks) with the appliance. Onlyuse the provided pusher for feeding food into the feed tube. Do not handle the appliance orany part of it with violence.• Do not let the motor work continuously for more than 3 minutes. Always use only one mat-ching set of tools to avoid damage. (See: ›Knowing Your Design Mincer Plus‹) For mincing,