31r Never operate electrical devices (e.g. ice cream makers, electric mixers) inside the appli-ance.r Always unplug or switch off the appliance or unscrew the safety fuse in the domestic pow-er supply before performing any cleaning operations.r When unplugging the appliance, always take hold of the plug, never pull just the ca-ble.r If the appliance is malfunctioning, first consult the “Troubleshooting” section of this in-struction booklet. If you are unable to solve the problem by following the advice given,do not attempt any further repairs on your own.r Repairs to the appliance must be carried out exclusively by specialised personnel.Repairs carried out by unskilled persons can cause serious injury to the user. If nec-essary, contact the retailer or our Technical Service Centre.Information on appliance packagingAll packing materials used are environmentally friendly! They can be disposed of quitesafely with normal household refuse, or burnt in refuse incinerators.Materials: All plastic materials are recyclable and marked as follows:>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. outer wrapping and internal bags.>PS< for expanded polystyrene, e.g. packing spacers; totally free of CFC.Recycled paper is used for making all cardboard packing and it is recommended that thismaterial be disposed of in the appropriate selective collection containers.Disposal of appliances which are no longer usedTo protect the environment, appliances must be disposed of in a proper manner.This applies to your both your old appliance, and to this new one when it reaches the endof its life.DisposalWarning! Render the old appliance inoperative before disposing of it. Pull out theplug, cut off the electric cable and remove or destroy any catch or locking device.This will prevent children from getting trapped inside whilst playing (danger of suffo-cation) and avoid any other serious threat to their life.