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wARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
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For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has been built in.
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This appliance may be connected via a fused plug and switched socket. If you wish to connect it to
an isolator switch, or if the appliance is supplied without a plug, it must be installed and connected by
a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety
regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect installation or
connection.
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If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a suitably qualified electrician with a special
connection cable of type H05VV-F (pvc insulated).
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Never 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.
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While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.
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During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the mains
electricity supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the mains fuse is disconnected,
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable),
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from the socket, or it is switched off at the
isolator.
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Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Caple original spare parts. The manufacturer can
only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Caple replacement parts are used.
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In countries where there are 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 caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.
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The appliance is hot when in use, and remains hot for quite a while after being switched off. Do not
touch it whilst it could still be hot.
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For added protection, it is advisable to use heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when using the
appliance. Do not let them get damp or wet, as this causes heat to transfer through the material more
quickly with the risk of scalding or burning yourself.
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Do not heat up unopened tins or jars of food on the Tepan plate. as pressure will build up in the tin,
causing it to explode. This could result in injury and scalding or damage.
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Do not use the appliance to heat up the room. Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects near the
appliance could catch fire. The life of the appliance could also be reduced.
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This appliance must not be set up or operated in the open air.
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Never leave the appliance unattended when using it. Overheated oil or fat can catch fire and could even
set the cooker hood on fire.
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If oil or fat catches fire, do not attempt to put out the flames with water. Use a suitable fire blanket,
saucepan lid, damp towel or similar to smother the flames.
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Do not use the appliance as a resting place for anything else. The article could melt or catch fire if
residual heat is still present or if the appliance is switched on by mistake.
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Do not cover the appliance, e.g. with a cloth, kitchen foil, etc. This could be a fire hazard if the appliance
is switched on by mistake.
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Do not flambé under a cooker hood. The flames could set the cooker hood on fire.
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Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated. Many factors will affect the overall cooking
time, including the size and quantity of the food and its temperature. Some foods may contain micro
organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking at a sufficiently high temperature for long
enough. Therefore, when cooking or reheating food such as poultry, it is particularly important that the
food is completely cooked through. If in doubt, select a longer cooking or reheating time.
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Spray canisters, aerosols and other inflammable substances must not be stored in a drawer under the
hob. Cutlery inserts must be heat-resistant.
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Do not use plastic utensils on the appliance, as the Tepan plate gets very hot. Even heat-resistant
plastic utensils are unsuitable.
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When using an electric socket near the appliance, care should be taken that the cable of the electrical
appliance does not come into contact with the hot appliance. The insulation on the cable could become
damaged, giving rise to an electric shock hazard.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
