Catler CR 600 User manual

RICE COOKER
CR 600
Instructions for use
RICE COOKER
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RICE COOKER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 Catler recommends safety rst
9 Know Your CR600 Rice Cooker
9 Description of the Rice Cooker
10 Description of the Control Panel
11 Operating Your CR600 Rice Cooker
11 Before First Use
11 Installation location
11 Using for the rst time
11 Ceramic Vessel and Lids
12 Using the Rice Cooker
14 Preparation Programmes
14 Rice Preparation
16 Soup
16 Congee
16 Slow Cook
16 Delayed Start
17 Keep Warm Function
17 Tips and Advice for Safe Use of the Rice Cooker
18 Care and Cleaning
18 Ceramic Vessel, Lids and Accessories
18 Rice Cooker
18 Storage

4CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
on the purchase of your new CR600 rice cooker.

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CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
We understand the importance of safety and that’swhy we put your safety first from the initial
design concept to the production itself. Nevertheless, we ask you to be careful when using
electrical equipment and to observe the following guidelines:
• This appliance may be used by children 8
years of age and older and by persons with
physical , sensory or mental impairments or
by inexperienced persons, if they are properly
supervised or have been informed about how
to use of the product in asafe manner and
understand the potential dangers.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• User cleaning and maintenance must not be
performed by children unless they are older
than 8 years of age and work under supervision.
• Keep the appliance and its supply out of the
reach of children under 8 years of age.
• If the power cord is damaged, ask the
authorised service for areplacement in order
to prevent hazards. It is forbidden to use the
appliance with the power cord damaged.
• This appliance is designed for household use.
The appliance is also designed for personal
non-commercial use in areas that include, but
are not limited to the following:

6CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
– kitchenettes in stores, offices and other
workplaces;
– agriculture;
– guests in hotels, motels and other dwelling
locations;
– bed and breakfast businesses.
• To prevent electric shock, do not immerse the
appliance or its power cord in water or other
liquids.
WARNING: Avoid spilling on the plug.
Wash the inner ceramic vessel with the lid in
warm water with alittle kitchen detergent. Rinse
in clean water and wipe dry. Keep the appliance
clean. Follow the cleaning instructions in the
“Care and Maintenance”section.
WARNING: Incorrect use may lead to injury.
The surface of the heating element contains
residual heat after use. Do not touch hot surface.
There'sarisk of severe burns.
• This appliance is designed to prepare rice, soups, sauces and other dishes as described
in this manual. It is intended for processing astandard amount of ingredients in the
household. Do not use the appliance in an industrial environment or outdoors or for
purposes other than those for which it is intended.
• Do not place the appliance on window sills, draining board or unstable surfaces, or place
it on an electric or gas stove or near an open ame or another heat source. Do not expose
the appliance to direct sunlight.
• Place the appliance only on adry, clean and stable surface where it cannot be knocked
over.
• Only use the appliance with original accessories from the manufacturer.

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CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
• Before connecting the appliance to apower socket, check that the nominal voltage on
the appliance'srating label matches the electrical voltage in the socket. Connect the
appliance only to aproperly grounded socket. Do not use adapters.
• Make sure the power cord does not hang over the edge of atable or that it does not touch
ahot surface.
• Do not use the appliance near ammable materials such as curtains, drapes, towels, etc.
The minimum distance from walls, furniture or other heat-sensitive surfaces is 30 cm.
• Do not cover the appliance. Otherwise there is arisk of re when it is covered and
automatically started by the built-in timer.
• Make sure that the appliance is correctly assembled before putting it into operation. Do
not insert foil, plastic wrap, etc. into the appliance or run it on empty.
• If the appliance is switched on, the temperature of accessible surfaces may be higher.
Avoid contact with heated surfaces and hot steam that may escape from the vents.
• Use only the inner ceramic vessel supplied with the appliance.
• Do not expose the ceramic vessel or lids to thermal shock. This may lead to their damage.
• Always use protective oven mitts when handling hot appliances and parts to prevent
serious burns.
• Take extra care if you are carrying an appliance with hot contents.
• Keep the vents clean. Do not insert any objects into them.
• Always switch o the appliance, unplug it from the mains socket and allow it to cool
down after use, before moving it or cleaning it if you are not going to use it or leave it
unattended.
• When disconnecting the power cord from the socket, always pull the plug, not the cord.
Otherwise, damage to the power cord or the socket could occur.
• Never touch the plug with wet or damp hands.
• Never rinse the appliance under running water or submerge it in water or another liquid.
• Do not use wire cloths, abrasive cleaners, thinners, gasoline, solvents or other similar
products to clean the appliance.
• To avoid the danger of injury by electrical shock, do not repair the appliance yourself or
make any adjustments to it. Have all repairs or adjustments performed at an authorised
service centre.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
• Fully unwind the power cord before use.
• Do not leave the power cord hanging over the edge of atable or counter top or allow it
to touch ahot surface or to become tangled up. Do not put heavy objects on the power
cord.
• For safety reasons, we recommend to connect the appliance in an independent electrical
circuit separated from other appliances. Do not use adapter plugs or extension cables to
connect the appliance to apower socket.
• To prevent electric shock, do not immerse the appliance, its base or the power cord in
water or other liquids.
• We recommend that you check your appliance regularly. Do not use the appliance if
it is damaged in any way, if its accessories are damaged, or if the power cord or plug is
defective. All repairs or adjustments must be performed at the nearest Catler authorised
service centre.

8CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
• Any maintenance other than routine cleaning must be entrusted to an authorised Catler
service centre.
• We recommend to install aresidual current device (standard safety switches in your power
outlet) to provide ahigher level of protection when using the appliance. We recommend
to install aresidual current device (with anominal residual operating current of no more
than 30mA) in the electric circuit in which your appliance is to be connected. For further
expert advise, please contact your electrician.
Instructions for the Power Cord
• The appliance comes with aremovable power cord. Use only the supplied power cord.
• The length of the power cord is shortened to avoid tangling or tripping over it.
• The extension cable can only be used under the following conditions:
– The power of the extension cable must be at least equal to the power input of the
appliance.
– The extension cable must not hang over the edge of the appliance, table or worktop.
It must be positioned so that it cannot be tripped over, so that it does not become
entangled and so that children cannot reach it.
Instructions are also available at www.catler.eu.

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KNOW YOUR CR600 RICE COOKER
KNOW YOUR CR600 RICE COOKER
DESCRIPTION OF THE RICE COOKER
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1. Ceramic cooking vessel with scale
2. Inner lid
3. Outer lid
4. Rice cooker body
5. Control panel
6. Main switch and plug (at the back)
7. Measuring cup
8. Serving scoop
9. Serving spoon
10. Removable power cord (no illustration)

10 KNOW YOUR CR600 RICE COOKER
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL
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1. Keep Warm/Cancel button – used to cancel the keep warm function or to cancel the
preparation.
2. Delay Timer button – used to set the timer
3. Preparation programme icons
4. Display
5. Rice Amount button – used to set the amount of cups of rice
6. Menu button – used to select the preparation programme

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OPERATING YOUR CR600 RICE COOKER
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before rst use, remove all packaging
and advertising labels/stickers from the
appliance.
Remove the outer and inner lids and carefully
remove the ceramic vessel. Wash the lid and
ceramic vessel in warm water with asmall
amount of neutral kitchen detergent. Then
rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry.
WARNING!
Be careful not to break
the lids and ceramic vessel
when handling them.
Wipe the body of the rice cooker and its
interior with aslightly damp cloth and wipe
dry.
Make sure the bottom is dry and clean before
you put the ceramic vessel into the rice
cooker.
INSTALLATION LOCATION
Place the rice cooker on aat, dry and
clean surface. Do not use it near ammable
materials such as curtains, drapes, towels, etc.
The minimum distance from walls, furniture
or other heat-sensitive surfaces is 30 cm.
We do not recommend placing the rice
cooker under an upper kitchen cabinet,
shelf or in acupboard as escaping steam can
damage the surface.
Place the rice cooker at sucient distance
from the power socket. Ensure free access
to the power socket so that the plug can be
unplugged if necessary.
USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
When using the rice cooker for the rst
time, we recommend that you cook the
rice according to the following instructions
to ensure that the rice cooker is working
properly, to burn the vessel and to remove
any unpleasant smell inside the vessel.
1. Fill the ceramic vessel ¾ full with water
and add one scoop of rice.
2. Place the ceramic vessel in the rice
cooker and put on both lids.
3. Select the Slow Cook programme and
atemperature of 70 to 80 °C.
4. Let the rice cooker run for about 60
minutes, then turn it o and let it cool
down.
5. Pour out the rice and water. Clean the
rice cooker according to the instructions
in the“Care and Maintenance” section.
Now the rice cooker is ready for regular use.
WARNING!
Always make sure that the
outer surface of the vessel
is clean and dry before placing the
ceramic container in the rice cooker.
CERAMIC VESSEL AND LIDS
Proper placement of the ceramic vessel and
lid is important for ecient preparation and
use of the rice cooker.
When using both lids, make sure that the
ventilation holes are not above each other.
The ideal position of the vents is shown in
the gure below.
OPERATING YOUR CR600 RICE COOKER

12 OPERATING YOUR CR600 RICE COOKER
Be careful not to pinch your ngers when
inserting the ceramic vessel into the body of
the rice cooker.
The outer surface of the ceramic vessel must
be clean and dry before you insert it into
the body of the rice cooker. Dirt, food debris
(e.g. rice grains) etc. could be baked onto
the outer bottom of the ceramic vessel or
onto the heat element in the body of the
rice cooker. This could subsequently cause
smoke, unpleasant smell and short-circuiting
of the rice cooker.
The ceramic vessel is also suitable for
short-term food storage. However, allow the
ceramic vessel to cool completely before
putting it in the refrigerator. Thermal shocks
can cause the surface nish to erode and the
vessel to crack.
The ceramic vessel is not suitable for use in
the freezer.
WARNING!
Do not expose the ceramic
vessel and lids to extreme
temperatures, e.g. do not put awarm
vessel in the fridge or pour boiling
water into acold container.
USING THE RICE COOKER
1. Place the rice cooker on aat, dry and
clean surface well away from the mains
socket.
2. Place the ingredients in the ceramic
vessel, put on the inner and then the
outer lid. Insert the ceramic vessel into
the body of the rice cooker.
WARNING!
The amount of ingredients
put into the ceramic vessel
must not exceed the MAX line shown
on the inner wall of the ceramic vessel,
otherwise there is arisk that the
ingredients will overflow into the body
of the rice cooker and damage it.
3. Insert the end of the power cord into
the plug at the rear of the rice cooker
and plug the male plug into aproperly
grounded mains socket.
4. Switch the main switch to the Iposition
(on). The control panel lights up briey
and an audible alert sounds.
5. Then the rice cooker switches to standby
mode, the display shows“----” and the
Keep Warm/Cancel andMenu buttons
will light up.
6. Use the Menu button to select the
desired preparation programme.
Each time you press the button, the
corresponding programme lights up on
the control panel. Detailed information
on the individual preparation
programmes can be found in the
“Preparation Programmes”table below.

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OPERATING YOUR CR600 RICE COOKER
7. In the Rice andCongee programmes,
the Rice Amount button will ash. Press
it repeatedly to adjust the quantity of
scoops.
8. In the Soup programme, the Rice
Amount button is used to set the
cooking time; in the Slow Cook
programme, the Rice Amount button
is used to set the temperature and
cooking time – see the “Preparation
Programmes”table below.
9. Once the settings are made, wait
about 5 seconds and the preparation
will start automatically. Keep Warm/
Cancel button – the icon of the selected
preparation programme will light up and
the display will show the cooking time.
WARNING!
Hot steam may escape from
the vent during cooking. Be
careful not to scald yourself. Hot steam
may escape even after the cooking is
complete. Make sure the rice cooker
is located far enough away from
combustible materials and materials
sensitive to high temperature and
humidity.
REMARK:
If you do not set the number of scoops
in the Rice andCongee programmes,
an audible alert will sound and the rice
cooker will not start.
10. If you need to cancel the settings or if
you need to cancel aprogramme that
is already running, long press the Keep
Warm/Cancel button and the rice cooker
will switch to standby mode.
11. Once the preparation is complete, an
audible alert sounds 5 times and the
rice cooker automatically switches to
the keep warm mode. The Keep Warm/
Cancel button will ash and the display
will show the keep warm time from 00:00
to amaximum of 02:00. The rice cooker
then switches o and enters standby
mode.
12. If you press the Keep Warm/Cancel
button while the rice cooker is in standby
mode, the rice cooker will switch to the
keep warm mode.
13. To switch o the rice cooker completely,
switch the main switch to position 0 (o)
and disconnect the end of the power
cord from the rice cooker and the male
plug from the mains socket.
WARNING!
The rice cooker heats up
during use. Do not touch
the heated parts with your bare hands.
We recommend using kitchen mitts or
cloths to handle hot parts.

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PREPARATION PROGRAMMES
Preparation
programme
Quantity of
rice
Cooking
time Temperature Note
White Rice
1 to 4 scoops
Set
automatically
according to
the number
of scoops.
--
Use the Menu button to
select the programme,
use the Rice Amount
button to set the number
of scoops.
Mixed Rice
Quick Rice
Soup -- 00:30 to
05:00 --
Use the Menu button to
select the programme,
use the Rice Amount
button to set the cooking
time from 00:30 (default
time) to 05:00.
Congee 0.5 to 1.5
scoops
01:10 to
01:30 --
Use the Menu button to
select the programme,
use the Rice Amount
button to set the number
of scoops.
Slow Cook -- 00:30 to
05:00 60 to 90°C
Use the Menu button to
select the programme,
use the Rice Amount
button to set the
temperature from 60°C
(default temperature) to
90°C.
Long press the Rice
Amount button to set the
cooking time from 00:30
(default time) to 05:00.
RICE PREPARATION
Before preparing the rice in the rice cooker, we recommend rinsing it under cold running
water until the water is clear. This will remove the excessive amount of starch that the rice
contains and will not cause the rice to foam during cooking. Let the rice drain briey.
You can soak the rice in water for 5 to 10 minutes. This will make the rice softer. This step is not
necessary for pre-cooked rice.
We recommend using the scoop provided to measure out the amount of rice and water.
1. Place the rinsed and drained rice in aceramic container.
2. Add the appropriate amount of water according to the number of scoops of rice – see
table below.
3. Gently stir the rice to distribute it evenly in the container.

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OPERATING YOUR CR600 RICE COOKER
REMARK:
The information in the table above
gives the recommended rice to water
ratio and is intended as aguide for rice
preparation. At the same time, follow
the rice manufacturer'sinstructions
on the packaging. And adjust the ratio
according to personal preference.
Alternatively, you can also use the scale
on the inside of the ceramic vessel, which
indicates the number of scoops of white rice,
the number of scoops of congee rice and the
number of scoops of mixed rice. Always add
water up to the line of the number of scoops
you put in the container.
1. White Rice
Up to 4 scoops of white rice can be prepared
in the rice cooker, where 1 scoop represents
about 150 g of rice.
The default cooking time is 50 minutes,
however this time may vary slightly
depending on the ratio of rice to water, water
temperature and quality of rice.
The recommended ratio of rice to water
is 1:1. We recommend that you follow the
instructions in the amount table as well as the
manufacturer'sinstructions on the packaging.
2. Mixed Rice
Up to 4 scoops of mixed rice can be prepared
in the rice cooker. Mixed rice means:
– amixture of white and brown rice in a2:1
or 1:1 ratio;
– amixture of white and brown rice and
other beans or grains in a2:1:1 ratio;
– amixture of white and brown rice and
potatoes in a2:1:1 ratio;
– amixture of white and brown rice and
other beans or grains and potatoes in
aratio of 2:1:1:1
If you prefer asweeter or more delicate taste
of rice, add peanuts, sesame seeds, raisins,
dates, etc.
3. Quick Rice
You can prepare up to 4 scoops of white rice
in the rice cooker for quick preparation. The
default cooking time is 35 minutes, however
this time may vary slightly depending on the
ratio of rice to water, water temperature and
quality of rice.
RECOMMENDED RICE TO WATER RATIO:
White Rice Quick Rice
Number of scoops Amount of water Number of scoops Amount of water
1 220 ml 1 220 ml
2 400 ml 2 400 ml
3 570 ml 3 570 ml
4 740 ml 4 740 ml
Mixed Rice Congee
Number of scoops Amount of water Number of scoops Amount of water
1 190 ml 0.5 650g
2 420 ml 1 980g
3 620 ml 1.5 1500g
4 800 ml

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SOUP
Select the Soup programme and use the
Rice Amount button to set the desired
cooking time. The default cooking time
is 00:30. Each press of the Rice Amount
extends the cooking time by 30 minutes until
05:00.
It is not necessary to use the inner lid for this
preparation programme.
WARNING!
The amount of ingredients
put into the ceramic vessel
must not exceed the MAX line shown
on the inner wall of the ceramic vessel,
otherwise there is arisk that the
ingredients will overflow into the body
of the rice cooker and damage it.
CONGEE
When preparing congee, it is necessary
to measure the amount of rice and water
accurately.
It is not necessary to use the inner lid for this
programme.
Select the Congee programme and use the
Rice Amount button to select the amount of
scoops: 0.5 – 1 – 1.5.
Pour the measured amount of rice into the
ceramic vessel and then add water until the
water level is aligned with the line of the
measured amount of rice (e.g. if you have
measured 1 scoop, add water up to line 1 on
the“Congee”scale).
The cooking time is set automatically
according to the set number of scoops:
– for 0.5 scoops the cooking time is 01:10;
– for 1 scoop the cooking time is 01:20;
– for 1.5 scoops the cooking time is 01:30.
WARNING!
Always observe the amount
of water. Never pour more
water as the water could overflow
into the body of the rice cooker and
damage it.
SLOW COOK
Select the Slow Cook programme and use
the Rice Amount button to set the desired
temperature from 60°C (default temperature)
to 90°C.
Long press the Rice Amount button to set
the cooking time from 00:30 (default time) to
05:00. Each press increases the cooking time
by 0.5 hours.
If you don't set the cooking time, the Rice
Amount button will ash and an audible
alert will sound until you set the cooking
time. Rice cooker will not start until you set
the cooking time.
DELAYED START
The rice cooker allows you to set adelayed
start time for each program, up to 24 hours.
1. Select the cooking programme and
adjust the settings (number of rice
scoops, cooking time, etc.).
2. Short press the Timer button. The display
will show 00:30 (default delayed start
time). Press the Timer button repeatedly
to set the desired delayed start time. Each
press of the Timer button extends the
time by 30 minutes. The maximum time
is 24 hours. Press and hold the Timer
button to speed up the setting process.
3. Once the delayed start time is set, it is
stored in memory and the countdown
starts. The Timer button will remain lit.
4. Once the delayed start time has elapsed,
the rice cooker will start automatically.

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OPERATING YOUR CR600 RICE COOKER
5. If you need to cancel the delayed start,
long press the Keep Warm/Cancel
button. The delayed start is cancelled and
the rice cooker starts.
REMARK:
The Timer button must be pressed
within 5 seconds of setting the
preparation program, otherwise the
rice cooker will start and the delayed
start cannot be set.
REMARK:
Delayed start is the time after which
the rice cooker starts. This time does
not include the cooking time.
KEEP WARM FUNCTION
At the end of each cooking programme, the
rice cooker automatically switches to keep
warm mode. In this mode, the rice cooker
will keep the prepared rice/food warm for
2hours.
If you need to cancel the keep warm mode
and switch o the rice cooker, long press the
Keep Warm/Cancel button.
The keep warm mode can also be set
automatically. However, it is important
that the rice cooker is in standby mode.
The rice cooker switches to standby mode
automatically after the end of the keep warm
mode.
If the rice cooker is in keep warm mode, press
the Keep Warm/Cancel button to cancel the
keep warm mode and put the rice cooker
into standby mode.
Now press the Keep Warm/Cancel button
and the rice cooker will switch to keep warm
mode. The rice cooker can remain in this
mode for up to 24 hours.
TIPS AND ADVICE FOR SAFE USE
OF THE RICE COOKER
Place the rice cooker on aat and sturdy
worktop at asucient distance from
sensitive materials (e.g. curtains, drapes).
The outer surface of the ceramic container
must be dry and clean to avoid burning dirt
and food debris.
Check the inside of the rice cooker and
remove any dirt and food debris before using
it.
Do not remove the outer or inner lid during
preparation. There is arisk of scalding from
the very hot steam. However, if you need to
check the preparation, always use kitchen
mitts to remove the lid and lift the lid away
from you. Allow the steam to escape before
bringing your hands close to the ceramic
vessel.
Always use kitchen mitts or cloths when
handling hot ceramic vessel and hot lids. Do
not touch hot parts with your bare hands as
there is arisk of serious burns.
Do not use the rice cooker when it is empty.
Do not expose the ceramic vessel or lids to
thermal shock.

18 CARE AND CLEANING
Before cleaning the appliance, always
disconnect the power cord rst and allow it
to cool suciently. The rice cooker must be
cleaned after each use.
WARNING!
DO NOT WASH THE
APPLIANCE, MAINS CORD
AND PLUG UNDER RUNNING WATER
AND DO NOT IMMERSE IT IN WATER OR
ANY OTHER LIQUID.
CAUTION!
Do not use sharp objects,
chemicals, thinners, petrol
or other similar substances. Under no
circumstances should the appliance be
cleaned with asteam cleaner.
CERAMIC VESSEL, LIDS AND
ACCESSORIES
Before cleaning ceramic vessel and lids, make
sure they are suciently cool.
Wash the ceramic vessel, lids, serving scoop,
measuring cup and serving spoon in warm
water with asmall amount of neutral kitchen
detergent. Then rinse thoroughly with clean
water and dry.
WARNING!
Be careful not to break
the lids and ceramic vessel
when handling them.
If the food should burn, pour warm
water into the ceramic container and
add alittle neutral kitchen detergent.
Leave for awhile and then use anylon
wire to carefully remove the burnt
food.
WARNING!
No part of the rice cooker is
suitable for dishwasher use.
RICE COOKER
Wipe the body of the rice cooker and its
interior with aslightly damp cloth and wipe
dry.
Make sure the bottom is dry and clean before
you put the ceramic vessel into the rice
cooker.
STORAGE
Before storing, make sure that the appliance
is clean, dry and completely cooled down.
Store it in awell-ventilated dry place out of
reach of children and animals.
You can store the accessories and the power
cord in the ceramic vessel.
Do not place any objects on the rice cooker.
CARE AND CLEANING

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON DISPOSING OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS
Dispose of used packaging material at asite designated for waste in your municipality.
DISPOSING OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
This symbol on products or original documents means that used electric or electronic products
must not be added to ordinary municipal waste. For proper disposal and recycling, take these
products to designated collection points. Or in some European Union states or other European
countries the products can be returned to the local retailer when buying an equivalent new
product. Disposing of this product correctly helps save valuable natural resources and prevents
damage to the environment by improper waste disposal. Ask your local authorities or collection
facility for more details. In accordance with national regulations penalties may be imposed for
the incorrect disposal of this type of waste.
For business entities in European Union states
If you want to dispose of electric or electronic devices, ask your retailer or supplier for the
necessary information.
Disposal in other countries outside the European Union
This symbol is valid in the European Union. If you wish to dispose of this product, request the
necessary information about the correct disposal method from the local council or from your
retailer.
This product meets all the basic requirements of the applicable EU directives.
The text, design and technical specifications may be changed without prior notice and we reserve the
right to make these changes.
The original version is in the Czech language.
Manufacturer’saddress: FAST ČR, a.s., USanitasu 1621, Říčany CZ-251 01