37iMportAnt sAFeguArDscarefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save forfurther reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended usedescribed in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries ordamage by electric shock, heat or fire.Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other thandescribed in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre. Pleasecontact your vendor.• This appliance is for household use only and not intended for use in moving vehicles. Donot operate or store the appliance in humid or wet areas or outdoors. Any use of accessories,attachments or spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer may result in damage and/or injuries to persons.• Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation—especially the power cord.Do not use the appliance if the non-stick coating is damaged in any way (e.g. scratched, orpeeling off). Do not operate the appliance, when liquids are in the housing ofthe appliance or accumulate under the appliance or overflow. Do not operate theappliance, 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. The appliance is likely to bedamaged if the appliance was subject to inadmissible strain (e.g. overheating, mechanical orelectric shock), or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed or melted parts, or distortions, orif the appliance is leaking or not working properly. In this case, immediately unplug the ap-pliance and return the entire appliance (including all parts and accessories) to an authorisedservice centre for examination and repair.• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 20 cm on eachside and 1 m above to furniture, walls, boards, curtains, and other objects. Do not operatethe appliance beneath or below any heat-sensitive or moisture-sensitive materials, boards, ordrop-lights to avoid damage caused by steam, heat, or condensate. Operate the applianceon a well accessible, stable, level, dry, heat-resistant, water-resistant and suitable large tableor counter. Do not place the appliance over a power cord, or near the edge of the table orcounter, or on wet or inclined surfaces, or where it can fall. Always keep the appliance andthe table or counter clean and dry, and wipe off spilled liquids immediately.• Do not place any clothes or tissue or other objects under or on the appliance during ope-ration, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock and overheating. Before operation, always ensurethat there are no foreign objects in or under the pot, and the appliance is assembled properlyand not leaking with the lid and upper cover firmly in place. Solely use the appliance for pro-cessing edible food. Immediately unplug the appliance, if there is any kind of malfunction orproblem (e.g. leaking, overheating).• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have beengiven supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible fortheir safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance orany parts of the appliance or the packaging. Do not leave the appliance unattended, when itis in reach of young children. Always keep the appliance where it is dry and clean and whereyoung children cannot reach it. Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on the applianceor any part of it. Take care that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord.