Gastroback Design Vacuum Sealer Plus 46008 Operating Instructions Manual

33• Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter or on sloping orwet surfaces or where it can fall. During operation free space of 20 cm to the sidesand 1m above the appliance should be left for sufficient ventilation. Do not place anycloth or tissue under or on the appliance, to avoid any risk of fire, electric shock oroverheating. Do not use the appliance in wet or humid areas.• After each sealing process let the appliance cool down for approximately 30 seconds(with lid left open) before starting again. Only use the designated foils, bagsand containers with the appliance to avoid damage. Ensure that the appli-ance will not suck in any liquid or powder.• Do not vacuum pack inflammable liquids (e.g. alcoholic beverages,solvents). Caused by low pressure, large amounts of liquid will eva-porate, thus building-up a hazardous explosive mixture. Additionally, theappliance will get damaged.• Containers used for vacuuming may not have any cracks and scratches. Thus, care-fully check all containers used with the appliance for perfect condition. Do not useany other than the designated containers. Damaged or unsuited containers can burstunder vacuum with splinters hurled about! Always handle containers under vacuumwith special care, to avoid bursting. Do not consume any food from a crushed contai-ner, because splinters could be in the food, thus causing severe injuries.• Do not leave the appliance unattended while connected to the power supply. Alwaysunplug the appliance, and wait until the sealing band cooled down, before moving,or cleaning, or when the appliance is not in use. Do not grasp the appliance at theopen lid or power cord for moving the appliance.• Always unplug and wait for the appliance to cool down, before cleaning or storing.Close the lid to protect sealing band and gaskets for moving or storing.• Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads (e.g. metal scouring pads), orany corrosive chemicals (e.g. bleach) for cleaning. Do not immerse the applianceor power cord in water or any other liquid. Do not spill or drip any liquids on theappliance, or on the power cord to avoid risk of fire and electric shock. When liquidsare spilled in the motor housing or sucked in, immediately switch OFF the appliance(CANCEL button), unplug the appliance, and wait for the appliance to cool down.Thereafter, clean and dry the appliance thoroughly. (See: ›Care and Cleaning‹)• DO NOT place the appliance or any parts in an automatic dishwasher.