Grills, Toasters, and Similar Mobile Cooking Appliances: Safety, Regulatory, and Disposal Guide

General Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.
• Refer to the unit's user manual for cleaning and maintenance details.
• Install the unit as specified in its instructions for use.
• Ensure the power plug remains accessible or a switch is installed in the fixed wiring, allowing disconnection from the mains supply at all times.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service, or a similarly qualified person to prevent risks.
• Clean surfaces that come into contact with food according to the user manual.
• Children aged 8 years and above, and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capacities, or lack of experience/knowledge, may use the unit if supervised or instructed on safe usage and potential dangers. Children should not play with the unit. User cleaning and maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are over 8 and supervised.
• Keep the unit and its cable out of reach of children under 8 years old.

Electrical Safety and Usage

• Check the power cable regularly for any sign of damage; do not use if damaged.
• The unit must be powered by a circuit with a residual differential current (RCD) device with a rated operating differential current not exceeding 30 mA.
• Connect the unit to an earthed socket (for Class I appliances).
• Do not connect the unit to the mains with wet hands, as this poses a risk of electric shock.
• Arrange the power cable so it does not touch hot parts of the hob or nearby appliances.
• Do not connect the unit via an extension cord or multi-socket adapter.
• Do not bend, crush, or jam the power cable behind the unit.
• Leave sufficient space behind the unit to avoid direct contact with the mains socket.
• This unit must not be powered by an external switch (e.g., timer, remote control) or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on/off by the electricity supplier.

Specific Appliance Guidelines

For units with connector bases intended for immersion:

• Remove the mobile connector before cleaning.
• Ensure the connector base is dry before using the unit again.

For units with thermostats:

• Use only the appropriate mobile connector socket.

Hot Surfaces:

• If the symbol [!] is marked on the unit: CAUTION: Hot surface. Surfaces are likely to become hot during use.

For Toasters:

• Bread can burn. Do not use the toaster near or under combustible materials like curtains.
• Refer to the user manual for details on removing bread crumbs.

For Electric Barbecues:

• CAUTION: Do not use charcoal or similar fuel with this unit.

For Barbecues intended for use with water:

• Refer to the user manual for the maximum quantity of water.
• The unit is not designed for operation with an external timer or separate remote control system.

Usage Restrictions

• This unit is intended for household use only.
• It is not suitable for similar applications such as: kitchen areas for staff in shops/offices, farms, hotels, motels, B&Bs, catering, or other non-retail applications.
• This unit is solely intended for domestic settings and not for commercial or industrial use.

Installation and General Warnings

• Remove all packaging before installation.
• WARNING: Keep packaging materials and accessories out of reach of children. Never allow children to play with packaging or accessories.
• Check that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds to your home's voltage.
• Never open the housing. Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into openings, and do not block air vents.
• DANGER: Never use the unit outdoors unless otherwise specified.

Symbols Explained

• CE: This unit complies with European regulations.
• [Recyclable]: The product and its packaging should be collected for recycling purposes.
• [Do not mix with household waste]: Do not dispose of this product with other household waste at the end of its service life.
• [AC Power]: The unit's power supply is alternating current.
• [Double Insulation]: If present on the nameplate: The unit is protected by double insulation and does not require an earth connection.
• [Hot Surface]: Depending on the unit: CAUTION: Very hot surface.

User Intervention and Repairs

• WARNING: Defects and consequences from interventions and/or repairs by the user or a non-professional third party are not covered by warranty.
• CAUTION: Any intervention/repair by the user or a non-professional third party may endanger persons and property.
• WARNING: The manufacturer is not responsible for damage from home repairs due to user clumsiness or failure to follow repair instructions.
• DANGER: Before any operation, disconnect the unit from all power sources (electricity, water, etc.).

Disposing of Your Old Unit

Follow regulations for separate collection of electrical and electronic waste to reduce environmental impact.

• You are legally responsible for sorting the product, accessories, manuals, and packaging for recycling.
• Electrical or electronic appliances must not be sorted or recycled with household waste.
• Keep used products and packaging away from children as they pose a danger.
• Retain manuals for the unit's lifespan and pass them on with the unit if transferred to a third party.

For France:

Refer to packaging and www.consignesdetri.fr for sorting instructions for packaging/manuals. Refer to www.quefairedemesdechets.fr for product-specific guidance. Contact your local authority if you lack internet access.

Other Countries:

Contact your local authority for information on collection points and sorting/recycling methods for packaging, manuals, or the product.

Warranty Conditions

This product is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase against manufacturing or material defects. The warranty does not cover damage from incorrect installation, misuse, or normal wear and tear. Proof of purchase is required.