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• This appliance is not intended for use 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.
• When moving the appliance, ensure it is kept in an
upright position.
• The appliance must have a minimum 50cm clearance
around all sides.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.
Always turn the appliance off and disconnected from the
power supply when not in use.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route
cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away
from trafc area and where it will not be tripped over.
• Place the appliance on a at, stable and dry surface
and always keep the appliance in an upright position.
Operating the appliance in any other position could
cause a hazard.
• Never place anything on top of the appliance.
• Ensure that the mains supply (including voltage,
frequency and power) complies with the rating label of
the appliance.
• There may be trace of odour during the rst few minutes
of initial use. This is normal and will quickly disappear.
• Do not place the appliance against a wall or other
appliances.
• Do not cover the appliance or restrict the air ow of the
inlet or exhaust grills whilst in use.
• Do not cover, obstruct or push objects into the vents and
opening of the appliance as this may cause an electric
shock, re or damage the appliance.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
• Do not use this appliance near water or in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, shower or a swimming pool.
Never place the appliance where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container.
• Do not allow water or other liquids to run into the interior
of the appliance, as this could create a re and/or
electrical hazard.
• Do not use mechanical devices to accelerate the
appliances defrosting process.
• Do not place the continuous drainage hose outside when
the temperature falls below 1°C.
• This appliance is intended for indoor household use and
similar applications. Do not use outdoors.
• Do not use the appliance near petrol, paints, ammable
gases, ovens, or other heating sources.
• The mains cable should not hang down from the surface
on which the appliance is placed in order to prevent the
appliance from being pulled down.
• To avoid a circuit overload when using this appliance,
do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the
same electrical circuit.
• Always plug the appliance directly into a wall socket.
Avoid using extension leads where possible as they may
overheat and cause a risk of re.
• Do not use this appliance with an external programmer,
timer switch or any other device which would switch the
appliance on automatically unless this has already been
pre-built into the appliance by the manufacturer.
• Do not pull on the power cord. Never move, carry, or hang
the appliance by the power cord.
• Do not kink or wrap the power cord and plug around the
appliance, as this may cause the insulation to weaken or
split, particularly where it enters the appliance.
• Do not operate the appliance with the water tank
removed.
• Ensure the mains cable is fully extended before use and
arrange it so that it is not in contact with any part of the