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Operating Instructions
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Safety
The safety aspects of this appliance comply with accepted technical
standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufac-
turers we also believe it is our responsibility to familiarise you with the
following safety instructions.
Electrical Safety
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The installation and connection of the new appliance must only be
carried out by qualified personnel.
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Repairs to the appliance are only to be carried out by approved serv-
ice engineers. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. If your appliance needs repairing,
please contact your local customer center or your dealer.
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Please follow these instructions, otherwise the warranty will not cover
any damage that may occur.
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Flush-mounted appliances may only be operated following installa-
tion in suitable installation cabinets and workplaces which conform
to the relevant standards. This ensures sufficient protection against
contact for electrical units as required by the VDE [Association of
German Electrical Engineers].
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If your appliance malfunctions or if fractures, cracks or splits appear:
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switch off all cooking zones,
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disconnect the hob from the electricity supply.
Child Safety
The cooking zones will become hot when you cook. Therefore, always
keep small children away from the appliance.
Safety During Use
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This appliance may only be used for normal cooking and frying in the
home. It is not designed for commercial or industrial purposes.
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Do not use the hob to heat the room.
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Take care when plugging electric appliances into mains sockets near
the hob. Connection leads must not come into contact with the hot
surface.
