• Activate the childproof lock if there are any
pets in the home which could make contact
with the hob.
• The induction hob may not be used when
pyrolysis operation is taking place in a built-in
oven.
• Never clean the glass ceramic hob with a
steam cleaner or similar appliance!
2.3 For persons
• These appliances may be used by children
aged 8 years and over and by persons with
physical, sensory or mental impairments or
by persons who lack experience and/or know-
how, provided they are supervised or have
been instructed in the safe used of the appli-
ance and have understood the risks relating to
the appliance. Children may not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and maintenance by the
user may only be carried out by children when
they are supervised.
• The surfaces of the heating and cooking
zones become hot during use. Keep small
children away at all times.
• Only hob protective grids and hob covers
produced by the hob manufacturer or the
manufacturers of the hob protective grids and
hob covers authorised by the manufacturer
in the instructions for use may be used. The
use of unsuitable hob protective grids and hob
covers may result in accidents.
• Persons with cardiac pacemakers or implan-
ted insulin pumps must make sure that their
implants are not aff ected by the induction hob
(the frequency range of the induction hob is
20-50 kHz).
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Safety Instructions and Warnings
2.4 Explanation for symbols and indications
The appliance was produced according to state of the art
technology. Machines nevertheless give rise to risks which
cannot be constructively avoided.
In order to guarantee suffi cient safety for the use, safety
instructions are also given. These instructions are marked
by way of the highlighted texts which follow.
Suffi cient safety in operation will only be guaranteed when
these instructions are observed.
The designated text passages have diff erent meanings:
DANGER
Note indicating an imminent threat which
may result in death or very serious injury.
CAUTION
Note indicating a potentially dangerous situa-
tion which may result in death or very serious
injury.
IMPORTANT
Note indicating a dangerous situation which
may result in minor injury or damage to the
appliance.
PLEASE NOTE
Note to be observed in order to make hand-
ling the appliance easier.
The following danger symbols are used at some points:
WARNING OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
RISK OF FATAL INJURY!
Live components have been installed near
this symbol. Covers bearing this sign may
only be removed by a certifi ed skilled electri-
cian.
CAUTION! HOT SURFACES!
This symbol has been applied to surfaces
which get hot. There is a risk of serious bur-
ning or scalding.
The surfaces may also be hot after the appli-
ance has been switched off .
OBSERVE REGULATIONS FOR HAND-
LING ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSI-
TIVE COMPONENTS AND MODULES
(ESDS).
Electrostatically endangered components
and modules are located behind covers be-
aring the adjacent symbol. Never touch plug
connections, strip conductors or component
pins. Only qualifi ed staff members who are
familiar with ESDs are authorised to carry
out any technical intervention work.
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