Safety instructions
WARNING! Risk of fire
Leaving the hob unattended when cooking with oil or fat can be dangerous and can cause fires.
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Never leave oils and fats unattended.
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Never try to put out a fire with water, but only by switching off the appliance and then covering the
flames with a lid or a fire blanket.
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The cooking surface gets very hot.
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Never place flammable objects on or near the cooking surface.
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Never store objects on the cooking surface.
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The appliance becomes hot.
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Do not store flammable objects or aerosols in the drawers directly below the hob.
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Cooktop covers can cause accidents, e.g. due to overheating, ignition or flying fragments of material.
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Do not use any cooktop covers.
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Always switch the hob off at the main switch after each use.
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Do not wait for the hob to switch off automatically if there is no pan.
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Food may catch fire.
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The cooking process must be monitored. Short processes must be continuously monitored.
WARNING! Risk of burns
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The appliance and the parts in contact with it (especially if the hob has a frame) become hot during
use.
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Proceed with caution to avoid coming into contact with the heating elements.
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Young children (under 8 years of age) should be kept away from the appliance if they are not under
the supervision of an adult.
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Protective grids for hotplates can cause accidents.
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Do not use any protective grids for hotplates.
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The appliance becomes hot during operation.
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Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
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Metal objects heat up quickly when they come into contact with the hotplate.
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Never place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons or lids on the hob.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock
Disconnect the mains power supply before installing the hob. Failure to do so may result
in death or electric shock. The electrical installation must be carried out by professional
and qualified personnel.
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If the mains connection cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special connection cable which can be purchased either from the Service Centre or directly from the
manufacturer.
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Do not cook on a cracked or broken cooktop. If the surface of the hob is broken or cracked,
immediately switch off the appliance at the mains (wall switch) and contact a qualified technician.
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Failure to comply with this advice may result in electric shock or death.
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