Short-term operation in electrical appliances - what is it?

Short-term operation has a significant impact on how you can use your electrical devices. In this practical tip you will find out exactly what the short-term operation is and what you should pay attention to when buying electronic devices.

Electrical appliances with short-term operation: When the mixer and the like are slack

In the case of electrical devices, short-term operation is a restriction that means that you can only operate the device for a few seconds or minutes before you have to switch it off for a certain period of time. If your devices also have a short-term operation and they disregard their specified break, the device can overheat very quickly and an irreparable defect can occur.

• You can understand the short-time operation using the following example: If you buy an inexpensive hand mixer with short-time operation of one minute and use the device for three minutes without a break, the performance will decrease and the machine may be damaged.
• A major problem with short-term operation is that in most cases you can only find it on the label of the device and in the operating instructions. Therefore, the average consumer only learns after the purchase whether the purchased device is affected.
• Since there are no consumer protection guidelines for short-term operation, many companies note the restriction on the device and the operating instructions in the form of the abbreviation "KZ: x min".
• Often only cheap electrical devices have a short-term operation, because inferior electrical parts are used in the production. Such elements overheat relatively quickly and trigger a potential defect with prolonged use.

Buying electrical appliances - you should be aware of this when it comes to short-term operation

If a device suffers irreparable damage because you have exceeded the short-term operation, you can often exchange the device free of charge - provided you have a guarantee or warranty.

• Nevertheless, you should not use electrical devices with short-term operation in the future if high-quality products are important to you.
• Since the note for short-term operation is not shown on the packaging, you should consult the seller before buying from a specialist dealer. They can tell you whether the device you want has a short-time operation.

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