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General Safety Instructions
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this
type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe
place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card, purchase
receipt and carton.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when
using an electrical appliance, including the following:
Electrical safety and cord handling
• Voltage: Make sure your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to
the voltage stated on the appliance rating label. If it does not match, contact
our after sales support line and do not use the appliance.
• Connection: Insert the plug properly into an earthed mains socket. Make sure
the socket is within easy reach so the plug can easily be removed if necessary.
• Electrical circuit: To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not use a high
wattage appliance on the same circuit with the slow cooker.
• Do not immerse: To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord,
plug or the electric base in water or other liquid. If the base is accidentally
immersed, immediately unplug the power plug, dry the appliance and have it
checked by qualified service personnel.
• Protect from moisture: Do not expose the electrical connections to water.
Do not use the appliance, or touch the plug, with wet or damp hands, on a
damp floor or when the electric base is wet.
• Power cord: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. However,
if an extension cord must be used, make sure its marked electrical rating is the
same as the product. Arrange the extended cord so it will not drape over the
table or benchtop where it can be pulled on or tripped over accidentally.
Do not kink, bend, squash, strain or damage the power cord and protect it
from sharp edges and heat. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table
or benchtop, or touch hot surfaces.
• Damage: Check the power cord regularly for visible damage. If it is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its authorised service centres or
similarly qualified personnel in order to avoid any hazards.
Do not pick up or operate an appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
In case of damage, call our after sales support line for advice on repair or
return of the damaged product.