Bosch PC*6A Series, Instruction Manual

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cooking purposes, not as a heating system.
The warranty will only be valid if the appliance
is used for the purpose for which it was
designed.
This appliance is intended for use up to a
maximum height of 2000 metres above sea
level.
Never leave the appliance unattended during
operation.
Do not use lids or protective barriers for
children which are not recommended by the
hob manufacturer. They may cause accidents
such as those due to the overheating, ignition
or detachment of fragments of materials.
This appliance may be used by children over
the age of 8 years old and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or are instructed by a person
responsible for their safety how to use the
appliance safely and have understood the
associated hazards.
Children must not play with, on, or around the
appliance. Children must not clean the
appliance or carry out general maintenance
unless they are at least 8 years old and are
being supervised.
Keep children below the age of 8 years old at
a safe distance from the appliance and power
cable.
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Warning – Risk of deflagration!
Accumulation of unburned gas in an enclosed
area carries a risk of deflagration. Do not
subject the appliance to draughts. These
might blow out the burners. Carefully read the
instructions and warnings on the operation of
gas burners.
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Warning – Risk of poisoning!
The kitchen will become hot and humid and
combustion products produced when this gas
appliance is used. Make sure the kitchen is
well ventilated, particularly when 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.
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Warning – Risk of burns!
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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 burns!
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If the liquefied gas bottle is not upright,
liquefied propane/butane can enter the
appliance. Intense darting flames may
therefore escape from the burners.
Components may become damaged and
start to leak over time so that gas escapes
uncontrollably. Both can cause burns.
Always use liquefied gas bottles in an
upright position.
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Warning – Risk of fire!
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The hotplates get very hot. Do not rest
inflammable objects on the hob. Do not
store objects on the hob.
Risk of fire!
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Do not store or use corrosive chemicals,
products which produce fumes,
inflammable materials or non-food products
below or near this domestic appliance.
Risk of fire!
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Fat or oil which is overheated can catch 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.
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Warning – Risk of injuries!
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Pans which are damaged, are not the right
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.
Risk of injuries!
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In the event of a malfunction, turn off the
appliance’s gas and electricity supply. For
repairs, call our Technical Assistance
Service.
Risk of injuries!
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Do not tamper with the appliance's interior.
If necessary, call our Technical Assistance
Service.
Risk of injuries!
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If one of the control knobs will not turn, do
not force it. Call the Technical Assistance
Service immediately so that they can repair
or replace them.
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Warning – Risk of electric shock!
Do not clean the appliance using steam
cleaners.