Important Safeguards - Berkel MINIVAC Manuel D'instructions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The manufacturer takes every step necessary to ensure utmost
product quality and safety. However, as for all electrical appliances,
you should follow some basic safety rules to avoid creating a hazard
for people, animals and/or property.
• 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 supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• Before using the product for the first time and periodically during
its lifetime, check the power cord to make sure it is intact; if you
observe any damage do not insert the plug, since the power cord
must be replaced with a special cord available from your dealer or
an authorised service centre.
• Carefully read the directions before using your MINIVAC and keep
them handy for future reference.
• The appliance is not designed for continuous operation. Do not
carry out more than one complete cycle every 2 minutes. The oper-
ating cycle is 50 seconds approx and after then there's the break until
2 minutes. In extreme ambient conditions, an intensive use of the
appliance may trigger the automatic thermal protection devices. In
such a case you must wait until the appliance cools down enough in
order to reset the safety devices.
• Do not use the appliance on or in proximity to hot surfaces.
• The casing of this appliance is not protected again the penetration
of liquids.
• Do not draw liquids into the vacuum chamber. Should this happen,
immediately dry the vacuum chamber.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water and do not use it if the cord
or plug are wet; should they get wet during use, immediately pull
out the plug wearing dry rubber gloves. Do not remove or touch the
appliance under water until you have pulled out the plug. Do not
use the appliance after its removal from water (take it immediately
to an authorised service centre or your dealer).
• To avoid burns, do not touch the sealing bar while using the appli-
ance.
• Never use adapters for power supplies different from the one indi-
cated on the bottom of the unit (plate details).
• Always unplug the appliance after you finish using it.
• Do not open or tamper with the appliance. Servicing may be per-
formed by authorised personnel only. Any unauthorised repairs will
invalidate the warranty.
• The Manufacturer, the Retailer and the Importer are responsible for
safety, reliability and performance only if: a) the appliance is used in
accordance with the operating instructions; b) the electrical system
of the premises where the appliance is used is in conformity with
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