[. . . ] Any other use, and modification of the appliance, is regarded as contrary to the intended use and could increase the risk of accidents. You should therefore NEVER locate the appliance close to or underneath inflammable objects, especially not under curtains or suspended cupboards. The appliance may not be used in close vicinity to flammable material. This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the appliance is to be used. [. . . ] With the first usage a slight smell may occur (minimal smoke development is also possible). The desired level of browning, from "light" (1) to "dark" (7) can be adjusted infinitely with the browning regulator r of the toasting time electronics. Take note that, subject to the demand made on the toaster, the level of browning can vary somewhat with an unvarying adjustment of the browning regulator r!The less the number of slices inserted, the higher is the browning level. Thus, if you are not intending to toast many slices, always adjust the browning regulator r a little lower. Unwrap the power cable from the cable winder on the underside of the appliance. After setting the desired browning level, insert the bread into the toaster slots w. The automatic bread centering device centres the inserted bread in the toaster slots w. When the desired level of browning has been reached the toaster switches itself off automatically and the slices are ejected to the top. Before taking into use Heat the appliance up at least five times, at the maximum setting, without insertion of bread slices. This appliance has a lifting function, which makes it easier and safer for you to take the hot slices of toast from the toaster slots w. Dependent on the setting of the browning level, the bread is either thawed or browned. When toasting, crumbs that fall from the bread are collected in the crumb tray i. NEVER lay bread rolls directly onto the toaster, ALWAYS use the bread roll holder q. Place the bread roll holder q so that the feet of the bread roll holder q are retained in the toaster slots w. Place the bread rolls onto the holder and start the toasting procedure. Place the rolls onto the bread roll holder q so that they cannot fall through the holder. As soon as the toaster switches itself off, check the level of browning. Should the bread roll have the desired level of browning, turn it over to brown the other side. The warming function y makes it possible for you to warm bread without browning it. [. . . ] The appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. In the case of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our service department. The warranty covers only claims for material and maufacturing defects, not for wearing parts or for damage to fragile components, e. If this product has been subjected to improper or inappropriate handling, abuse, or modifications not carried out by one of our authorised sales and service outlets, the warranty will be considered void. [. . . ]