[. . . ] Should the power cable or the plug become damaged, arrange for it/them to be repaired by authorised specialists or Customer Services as soon as possible. Do not expose the appliance to rain and never use it in a humid or wet environment. [. . . ] If need be, empty if first, so as to ensure an easier separation of paper and plastic waste. : NEVER place a finger into the central hole of a CD when you are feeding it into the appliance. Insert the CD from above into the middle of the CD/Credit card cutter opening e. clearing a material blockage: · Press and hold the switch w in position should the item to be shredded become jammed. The appliance now goes into reverse and the material to be shredded is returned. Place the switch w into position (OFF) as soon as the jammed item is returned. switching the appliance off: · To switch the appliance off, move the switch w into the middle position (OFF). Dispose of the waste material in an environmentally responsible manner. Emptying the large waste container (Paper) Important: Remove the power plug from the wall socket to avoid an unintended starting of the appliance. Remove the small waste container u at the front of the large waste container t, so that it does not fall out. Empty the large waste container t and then put everything back together again. emptying the small waste container (Plastic) · Remove the small waste container u from the front of the large waste container t to empty it. Notice regarding overheating of the appliance: If it overheats, the appliance switches itself off automatically. Important: Remove the power plug from the wall socket to avoid an unintended starting of the appliance. [. . . ] Important: Remove the power plug from the wall socket to avoid an unintended starting of the appliance. To switch the appliance off, move the switch w into the middle position (OFF). [. . . ]