Important safeguards – Gastroback 46006 Design Vacuum Sealer Basic User Manual
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Important Safeguards
Carefully read all instructions before operating and save the instructions for future
reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use,
as described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause
severe injuries or damage by electric shock, fire or moving mechanical parts.
Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it
other than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised
service centre. Please contact your vendor.
Safeguards for Daily Operation
• Do not attempt to operate the appliance using any parts or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer. Do not operate the appliance, when the
appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric
shock or any other damage or injuries to persons. Do not attempt to open the appliance
housing or to repair the power cord. Check the entire appliance regularly for proper
operation. The appliance is likely to be damaged if subject to strain (i.e. overheating,
mechanical or electric shock) or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed parts or
distortions. In this case, immediately unplug the appliance and return the entire
appliance (including all parts and accessories) to an authorised service centre for
examination and repair.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children.
Do not let young children play with any parts of the appliance or the packing. The
appliance is NOT intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision.
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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance. Take care that no one pulls the appliance by the power
cord, especially when young children are near. Place the appliance on a clean, dry
and stable surface where it is protected from strain (i.e. mechanical or electric shock,
overheating, frost, moisture) and where young children cannot reach it.
• Never lay heavy or hard objects on top of the appliance.
• The work space has to be easily accessible, solid, even, dry and of sufficient size.
The appliance should only be set up on a firm level work surface. The sealing band
gets hot during the sealing process. Beware of not touching the hot sealing band with
any parts of your body or heat-sensitive items.
• During operation keep above the appliance a space of 20 cm to the sides and 1 m
above should be left for the air to circulate. Do not place any cloth or tissue beneath
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