[. . . ] The appliance must be plugged into a mains power socket fitted with a protective conductor. Do not place the appliance under cupboards or close to curtains and other easily inflammable materials and also keep such combustible materials away from the appliance. 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. [. . . ] Taking it into use Before taking the table grill into use for the first time clean it as described in the chapter "Cleaning and care". Usage / grilling may only take place with the catchment pan r intended for the purpose. The voltage of the power source must tally with the details given on the rating plate of the appliance. You can thus prevent the burning-on of fats falling from the grillables and make the subsequent cleaning of the appliance easier. Insert the three tenons of the splatter protection shield w into the holes provided on one side of the grill bars q. The 4 mounting pegs on the top plate of the stand must encroach into the depressions on the underside of the grill. You can also use the grill without the stand: Place the grill on an absolutely level and even surface. Check to ensure that the grill bars q are correctly placed onto the catchment pan r (see Fig. Insert the power cable with thermostat i into the appliance such that the control lamp u is facing upwards. As soon as the indicator lamp u goes out the grill has reached the adjusted temperature and is ready for use. A good and even heat distribution is assured by the integrated heating element y under the grill q. Cleaning is made easier by the non-stick coating, which prevents the adhesion of grillables. Bear in mind that there needs to be a mains power socket in the close vicinity. Subject to the ambient temperature, it can happen that the control lamp u does not go out with the thermostat setting "M". The times given may vary, depending on the composition of the grillables and personal taste!Before starting to clean it, remove the plug from the power source and the thermostat i from the appliance. [. . . ] In the event of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our Service Department. The warranty covers only claims for material and maufacturing defects, but not for transport damage, for wearing parts or for damage to fragile components, e. This product is for private use only and is not intended for commercial use. [. . . ]