[. . . ] All other usages or modifications are regarded as being contrary to the operating instructions and carry with them a real risk of serious accidents. Ensure that the power cable never gets wet or moist when the appliance is in use. Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Department. After use, always remove the power plug from the wall socket, this prevents the unintentional switching on of the appliance. [. . . ] Thus, if you are not intending to toast many slices, always adjust the browning regulator r a little lower. In the event of a malfunction and when cleaning the appliance, always remove the plug from the wall power socket. Therefore the bread for toasting should be kept in sealed packaging until required. 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 Completely unwind the power cable from the cable winder i. Then heat the appliance up at least five times at the maximum setting without the 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. The toaster switches itself off automatically, the control lamp extinguishes and the bread slices are ejected. Dependent on the setting of the browning level, the bread is either thawed or browned. The warming function y makes it possible for you to warm bread without browning it. The toaster switches itself off automatically, the control lamp extinguishes and the bread slices are ejected. When toasting, crumbs that fall from the bread are collected in the crumb tray o. NEVER lay bread rolls directly onto the toaster, ALWAYS use the bread roll holder q. Place the bread roll holder q over the toasting slots w and ensure that it is sitting firmly. Dependant on the desired level of browning or the type of bakery product, the adjustment of the browning regulator r can vary. 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. Through activation of the thaw function u frozen bread can also be thawed. [. . . ] The appliance is intended solely for private domestic use, not for commercial applications. If this product has been subjected to improper or inappropriate handling, abuse, or interventions not carried out by one of our authorised sales and service outlets, the warranty will be considered void. Clean the appliance housing only with a dry or lightly moistened cloth. To avoid the risk of fire, empty the crumb tray o at regular intervals. [. . . ]