Warnings And Safety Notes - Beurer SI 40 Mode D'emploi

3. Warnings and safety notes

Warning
• Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to
the device or accessories. If you have any doubts,
do not use the device and contact your retailer or
the specified Customer Service address.
• In the event of device faults, please see Chapter "8.
Troubleshooting".
• The device is not a substitute for medical consul-
tation and treatment. Always consult your doctor
immediately in the event of pain or illness.
• If you have health concerns of any kind, consult your
doctor or pharmacist!
• This device may be used by children over the age of
8 and by people with reduced physical, sensory or
mental skills or a lack of experience or knowledge,
provided that they are supervised or have been in-
structed on how to use the device safely, and are
fully aware of the consequent risks of use.
• Children must not play with the device.
• Please observe the general hygiene measures when
using the steam vaporiser.
• If the device does not work properly, or you feel
unwell or experience pain, stop using it immediately.
• Do not position your face too close to the mask,
otherwise the hot steam could cause burn injuries.
Close your eyes during the treatment and protect
heat-sensitive zones.
• Never open the device (remove the cover, unscrew
the lid) while it is in operation. Allow the device to
cool down first. Otherwise, you may get burnt.
• Do not operate the device in the presence of flamma-
ble gases or if there is a high oxygen concentration.
• Never leave the device unattended while in use.
• The device must be switched off and the plug pulled
out before every cleaning and/or maintenance
procedure.
• Keep packaging material away from children (risk of
suffocation).
• To avoid the risk of entanglement and strangulation,
store the cable out of the reach of small children.
• Do not use any additional parts that are not recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
• The device must only be connected to the mains
voltage that is specified on the type plate.
• Never submerge the device in water and do not use it
in the bathroom. Under no circumstances may liquid
enter the device.
• Protect the device from heavy impact.
• Never touch the mains cable with wet hands, as you
could get an electric shock.
• Do not pull the mains plug out of the socket using
the mains cable.
• Do not crush or bend the mains cable, pull it over
sharp-edged objects or leave it dangling down, and
protect it from sources of heat.
• We recommend that the power cable is completely
unrolled to avoid dangerous overheating.
• If the mains connection cable of this device is dam-
aged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
customer service department or a similarly qualified
person to avoid any risks.
• If the device is opened, there is a risk of electric
shock. Disconnection from the power supply network
is only guaranteed if the mains plug is unplugged.
• If the device has been dropped, exposed to high
levels of moisture or suffered any other damage, it
must no longer be used. If in doubt, contact Cus-
tomer Services or the retailer.
• The steam vaporiser may only be operated with the
appropriate accessories.
Important
• Power cuts, sudden interference or other unfavour-
able conditions could lead to the device becoming
inoperable. For this reason, we recommend that you
have a spare device at your disposal.
• Never use the device with extension cables.
• Never store the device or the power cable near to
sources of heat.
• Do not use the device in a room in which a spray has
previously been used. Air the room before carrying
out the treatment.
• Never insert anything into the vents.
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