the hob is in operation: either keep the
natural ventilation apertures open, or install
a ventilation system (extractor hood).
Intense prolonged use of the appliance may
require additional or more effective
ventilation: open a window or increase the
power of the ventilation system.
Risk of burns!
The hotplates and their immediate vicinity
get very hot. Never touch the hot surfaces.
Keep children under 8 years old well away
from this appliance.
Risk of fire!
The hotplates get very hot. Do not rest
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inflammable objects on the hob. Do not
store objects on the hob.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals,
Risk of fire!
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products which produce fumes,
inflammable materials or non-food
products below or near this domestic
appliance.
Fat or oil which is overheated can catch
Risk of fire!
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fire easily. Never leave fat or oil to heat up
unattended. If oil or fats do catch fire,
never use water to put the fire out. Put the
fire out by covering the pan with a lid and
switch off the hotplate.
Risk of injuries!
Pans which are damaged, are not the right
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size, hang over the edge of the hob or are
not positioned correctly can cause serious
injuries. Follow the advice and warnings
provided relating to the cooking pans.
In the event of a malfunction, turn off the
Risk of injuries!
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appliance's gas and electricity supply. For
repairs, call our Technical Assistance
Service.
Do not tamper with the appliance's
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interior. If necessary, call our Technical
Assistance Service.
If one of the control knobs will not turn, do
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not force it. Call the Technical Assistance
Service immediately so that they can
repair or replace them.
Risk of electric shock!
Do not clean the appliance using steam
cleaners.
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