[. . . ] This appliance is NOT intended for use in commercial or industrial applications or for use outdoors. · Protect the food warmer from damages: The appliance may not be taken into use if the food warmer is damaged in any way. In this case, immediately remove the plug from the wall socket and arrange for the appliance to be repaired. · To avoid unnecessary risks, in the event of damage to the plug and/or the power cable arrange for it/them to be exchanged as soon as possible. To avoid the risks of fire or injury: · NEVER touch the hotplate when the appliance is in use. [. . . ] As soon as the appliance has reached its highest temperature the control lamp "Ready for use" 7 glows. · First remove the plug from the wall power socket and then the plug from the connection socket 3 on the appliance. The appliance is now independant from mains power and retains its heat for approx. one hour. Risk of Burns! Take hold of the food warmer ONLY by means of the grips 4 provided on it. · Place the food warmer at the place where you wish to use it. First implementation · Remove all packaging materials from the appliance and then clean it as described in the chapter "Cleaning and Care". · Place the appliance on a dry, flat and heat-resistant surface. · Warm the appliance up as described in the chapter "Utilisation". Note: You can also leave the appliance connected to mains power after it has been warmed up. It could then happen that, during use, the control lamp "Ready for use" 7 briefly extinguishes itself and then glows once again. This indicates that the set temperature had fallen and the appliance had warmed itself back up. Note: On the first usage, a slight odour can occur (minimal smoke development is also possible). · Remove the plug from the wall power socket. Cleaning and Care Attention! Before cleaning, ALWAYS remove the plug from the wall power socket!These could damage the upper surfaces of the appliance. Utilisation · Place the appliance on a dry, flat and heat-resistant surface. · First insert the plug of the power cable 2 into the connection socket 3 and then connect the power cable 2 with a wall power socket. The control lamp "Mains power connected" 6 glows. -2- NEVER submerse the appliance in water or other liquids. · The hotplate 1 can, if required, be cleaned with a special stainless steel cleaning agent. · Wipe off any possibly remaining cleaning agent residues with a damp cloth. · Dry the appliance thoroughly before reusing it or putting it into storage. Disposal Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. [. . . ] The warranty period will not be extended by repairs made under warranty. Any damage and defects extant on purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking the appliance, at the latest, two days after the purchase date. Repairs made after the expiration of the warranty period are subject to payment. [. . . ]