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Important recommendations
Safety instructions
• This appliance has been designed for internal domestic
use only; any professional use which does not conform
to the instructions will release the manufacturer from all
responsibility and the guarantee will be deemed null and void.
• Read these instructions carefully and keep them in a safe
place.
• This appliance is intended for domestic use only.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated using an
external timer or separate remote control system.
• Do not use the appliance if it or the power cord is damaged
or if it has fallen and has visible damage or appears to be
working abnormally. If this occurs, the appliance must be
sent to an Approved Service Centre.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, an approved After-Sales Service or a similarly
qualified person, in order to avoid any danger. Never take
the appliance apart yourself.
• This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including
children) with a physical, sensory or mental impairment, or
people without knowledge or experience, unless they are
supervised or given prior instructions concerning the use
of the appliance by someone responsible for their safety.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Children under the
age of 8 years should not use this appliance unless continuous
supervision by a responsible adult is given. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 years and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years.
Certain parts of the appliance can become hot when
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the appliance is operating, which could cause burns. Do not
touch the hot surfaces of the appliance (the lid, visible metal
parts, etc).
• All these removable parts may be cleaned in the dishwasher
or with a non-abrasive sponge and washing up liquid.
• Clean the body of the appliance with a damp sponge and
washing up liquid.
• Dry the parts carefully before reassembling.
• Children should not clean or perform maintenance procedures
on the appliance unless they are supervised by a responsible
adult.
• Do not use the appliance close to inflammable materials
(blinds, curtains, etc), nor close to an external heat source
(gas hob, hotplate, etc).
• This appliance is intended to be used only in the household.
It is not intended to be used in the following applications,
and the guarantee will not apply for:
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- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- farm houses inns,
- clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments,
- bed and breakfast type environments.
• Do not immerse the product in water.
• Never operate the appliance using the removable cooking
pan only and without the mixing blade or the appropriate
ACTIFRY accessory.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms with applicable standards and regulations
(Directives on Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Materials in contact with
food, Environment, etc.).
• Check that the voltage of your mains network corresponds to the voltage given on the
rating plate on the appliance (alternative current).
• Given that there are so many different standards, if the appliance is to be used in a
country other than that in which it was bought, have it checked by Approved Service
Centre.
• For models with detachable power cords, only use the original power cord.
• Do not use an extension lead. If you nevertheless decide to do so, under your own
responsibility, use an extension lead that is in good condition and compliant with the
power of the appliance.
• Use the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from water splashes.
• Do not let the power cord dangle.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord.
• Always unplug your appliance: after use, to move it, or to clean it.
• In the event of fire, unplug the appliance and smother the flames using a damp tea
towel.
• Never operate the appliance underneath kitchen cupboards.
• Never move the appliance when it still contains hot food.
• Never operate your appliance when empty.
• Never leave the appliance unattended whilst it is plugged in and switched on.
When using the product for the first time, it may release a non-toxic odour. This will not
affect use and will disappear rapidly.
Do not overload the cooking pan; stick to the recommended quantities.
• Your appliance is equipped with an automatic turn-over ring (depending on model). This
turn-over ring should be used to cook chips. We also recommend using it for recipes that
require a large quantity of food. Remove the turn-over ring for liquid recipes, for ease of
pouring at the end of cooking.
• To avoid damaging your appliance, please ensure that you follow the recipes in
the instructions and recipe book; make sure that you use the right amount of
ingredients.
Protect the environment
• When you decide to replace the appliance, remember to think about how you can
contribute to protecting the environment.
• Before discarding your appliance you should remove the battery from the timer and
dispose of it at a local civic waste collection centre (according to model).
• The Approved Service Centres will take back any old appliances you may have so
that they can be disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations.
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