[. . . ] Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull on the plug, not the cable) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories. If you should leave the workplace, always switch the machine off or remove the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead). [. . . ] â· In the middle of the stand tubes (4) there is a borehole. â· Attach the shelf (11) here using the screws and nuts supplied. Please check whether all the legs are correctly positioned in the feet. â· Clean the gridiron (6) and the reflective metal sheet (9) with a damp cloth. 5 litres of cold water into the grill tray up to the "MAX" Mark. note: Pour in the water until it covers the reflective metal sheet (9). The water bath and the metal sheet prevent excessive heat radiation in the area of the standing surface of the grill. Therefore you should always grill food using water and with the reflective metal sheet in place. Before using for the first time, fill the grill tray with water and use it for 15 minutes to remove the protective film from the heating coil. The grilling time depends on the thickness of the food and the set temperature. Thick foods are grilled more quickly by piercing it with metal skewers. Should the water level drop below the MIN mark after continuous use, pull the plug from the socket and fill with water until the MAX mark is reached. This prevents the heating element being operated outside the grill tray. If the heating does not switch on, please check the mains connection and whether the heating element is fitted correctly into the grill tray. [. . . ] *) Damage to accessories does not mean automatic free replacement of the whole machine. Broken glass or breakage of plastic parts are always subject to a charge. Motor pistons, kneading blades, drive shafts, spare remote control, spare toothbrushes, saw blades, etc. [. . . ]