User manual ARDES AR1F21

[. . . ] Keep the equipment and its cable out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age. The appliance must never be operated by means of an external timer or with a separate remote control system. If the power cable gets damaged, it has to be replaced only at a service centre approved by the manufacturer. [. . . ] The use of any electrical appliance requires that a number of basic rules are observed, namely: - Never touch the appliance with wet or humid hands. Do not attempt to repair it, but take it to a service centre approved by the manufacturer. If you decide you do not want to use this appliance any longer, disable it by cutting the power cable - of course, after disconnecting it from the socket. in case of a breakdown or malfunctioning of the appliance , disconnect it at once. Do not attempt to repair it, but take it to a service centre approved by the manufacturer. The appliance has been designed and manufactured to operate as a hotplate in the home. To prevent children from accidentally touching hot components, use the hot plate on surfaces that are at least 85 cm high. Keep the appliance out of reach of children and the disabled since the plates reach high temperatures. Do not leave the appliance on if not in use since overheating the cast iron plates could damage it. Wait until the plates are absolutely cold before storing the appliance in its box. 3 - Thermostat temperature for the hotplates Technical data indicated on the appliance. Plug the hotplate into the power supply, let it warm up for 5 minutes to eliminate all traces of moisture (ventilate the room). In order to save energy, one can switch off the hotplate a short time before completing cooking. Disconnect the plug from the socket and let the appliance cool down well before cleaning it. Periodically make sure the power cord is not cut or burnt since it is near to the hot plate. If the cable should have been damaged, do not use the appliance, remove the plug and contact an authorized after sales service centre. [. . . ] USER INFORMATION "Implementation of Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)", pertaining to reduced use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, as well as to waste disposal". The symbol of the crossed-out wheelie bin on the equipment or on its packaging indicates that the product must be disposed of separately from other waste at the end of its service life. The user must therefore take the dismissed equipment to suitable separate collection centres for electrical and electronic waste, or return it to the dealer in case they purchase a new device of equivalent type, at a one-to-one-ratio. [. . . ]