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GENERAL INFORMATION
-Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer authorised service
technician. Installation, maintenance and repairs by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
-A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check the appliance for visible signs of damage. Do not use a
damaged appliance.
-The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if correctly earthed. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is observed and regularly tested, and where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician.
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To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the connection data (frequency and
voltage) on the data plate corresponds to the household supply, before connecting the appliance
to the mains supply.
Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
-Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
-For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has been built in.
-This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).
-Do not open the casing of the appliance.
-Tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the
user and can cause operational faults.
-While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.
-The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original the manufacturer
replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine the manufacturer
original spare parts.
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The hob is not intended for use with an external timer switch or a remote control system.
-The hob must be connected to the electrical supply by a qualified electrician. If the connection cable
is faulty, it must be replaced with a special connection cable installed by a qualified electrician.
See“Electrical connection”.
-The appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply during installation, maintenance
and repair work. Ensure that power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been installed or
until any maintenance or repair work has been carried out.
-If the hob is fitted with a communication module, in addition to disconnecting the hob, this module must
also be disconnected from the mains electricity during installation and maintenance of the hob as well
as while any repair work is being carried out.
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Danger of electric shock.
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Do not use the hob if it is faulty, or if the ceramic surface is cracked, chipped or damaged in any
way. Switch it off immediately, and disconnect it from the mains electricity supply.
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In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular
attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered.
