Elta RCS-1200 Manuel D'instructions page 9

General safety instructions
1. Children are not aware of the dangers of electrical appliances. Never
leave the appliance unattended during use.
Therefore always keep the appliance outside the reach of children.
2. The appliance is only suitable for household use. Never use the
appliance outdoors.
3. Certain parts of the appliance may become hot during use. Refrain from
touching these areas so as not to burn yourself.
4. Make sure that the appliance and the power cable never come into
contact with hot devices such as hotplate or naked flames.
5. Do not allow the power cable to hang down over the edge of the sink,
worktop or table.
6. Make sure your hands are dry when you touch the appliance, the
power cable or the plug.
7. Never submerge the appliance in water or another liquid.
8. The appliance needs to dissipate its heat in order to prevent fire.
Therefore it is vital to make sure that the appliance has sufficient
clearance on all sides and cannot come into contact with flammable
materials. The appliance may not be covered up.
9. Do not use the appliance near explosives or flammable materials.
10. Do not use a metal scouring pad to clean the appliance. Fragments of
metal could come loose and touch the appliance's electrical parts causing
it to short circuit.
11. Always switch the appliance off if:
- It malfunctions while you are using it.
- Before you start maintenance.
- You fit or remove accessories.
- You unplug the appliance.
- You have finished using the appliance.
12. Only use an extension cord that is in good condition.
13. Never switch the appliance off by pulling the cable.
14. Always engage a recognised, trained service engineer if the appliance
or the cable is damaged, malfunctions have occurred and/or the appliance
requires repairs.
15. Carrying out your own or having inexpert repairs carried out can cause
considerable danger for the user.
16. We accept no liability for damage caused by incorrect usage or the
ignoring of the regulations in this manual.