1. Please read through the following safety precautions carefully before
switching on the Slow Cooker.
2. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Keep the
guarantee, the sales receipt and, if possible, the gift box with the inner
packaging.
3. Failure to follow all the instructions listed may result in electric shock, fire or
serious personal injury.
4. Before plugging the Slow Cooker into the mains electrical supply, check that
the voltage and power supply comply with the specifications indicated on
the rating plate of the appliance.
5. Do not plug the appliance into the power supply until it is fully assembled
and always unplug before disassembling the appliance.
6. The Slow Cooker is not intended for use for by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
7. Always keep the Slow Cooker out of the reach of children and do not let
children play with the Slow Cooker. Close adult supervision is required
when the Slow Cooker is used or near children.
8. Always place the Slow Cooker on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface. Also
ensure that the surface can take the weight of the unit during use.
9. The Slow Cooker is intended for domestic use only and should not be used
for commercial purposes. The Slow Cooker should only be used for its
intended purpose.
10. This appliance is only intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
11. Do not leave the unit unattended when not in use.
12. Do not move or lift the Slow Cooker while it is operating or while it is
connected to an electrical socket.
13. The use of attachments, not specifically recommended by the manufacturer,
must not be used as they may cause personal injury or damage to the
appliance.
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14. Do not operate the Slow Cooker if the plug or power cord has been
damaged, or if the appliance is not working properly, has been dropped or
has been exposed to water or other liquid.
15. Regularly check the Slow Cooker power cord carefully for damage. If the
power cord is damaged in any way, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or an authorised service centre in order to avoid an electrical hazard.
16. Do not allow the power cord to hang over sharp table edges or come into
contact with hot surfaces.
17. Make sure that the Slow Cooker is switched off and remove the plug from
the mains electrical supply when it is not in use, before it is cleaned, before
changing accessories or moving parts and while it is being repaired.
18. To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the power cord, plug,
or any non-removable parts of this Slow Cooker in water or any other liquid.
19. The Slow Cooker base must not be submerged in water, as this may cause a
malfunction and/ or an electric shock. Do not use the appliance with wet
hands.
20. Do not use the Slow Cooker outdoors.
21. Always switch the power off before removing the plug from the mains
electrical supply.
22. To unplug the appliance, grasp the plug firmly and remove it from the
mains electrical supply. Do not pull on the cord.
23. Never use the Slow Cooker if it is damaged in any way.
24. All repairs must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Improper repairs
may place the user at risk.
25. Do not leave the base unit switched on without the bowl in place.
26. Use oven gloves when handling the pot or when removing the glass lid
after cooking.
27. Ensure that the glass lid is allowed to cool before immersing it in water.
Insufficient cooling time will cause the lid to crack.
28. When handing this product over to a third party, ensure that this instruction
manual is supplied with the appliance.
