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• Don’t heat up unopened food containers as
pressure can build up causing the container to
burst.
• The surfaces of the stainless steel model
appliances which are close to the burners may
change colour because of the excessive heat in
the course of time.
• Lower electrical hotplates of your hob
are equipped with advances
“Induction”
technology. You must use your time and
money saving Induction hob with
pans that
are suitable for Induction cooking
(read
the section on pan choice); otherwise, your
appliance will not operate.
Important Safety Information
This appliance is in accordance with
the recognized state of the art and the
relevant safety provisions. However,
proper handling of the appliance is a must in
order to prevent damages and accidents. Along
with the following information, please take note
of further information contained in the text.
WARNING: Immediately switch off the
appliance from the mains to avoid the
possibility of an electric shock when a
crack occurs on the ceramic glass surface
due to any mechanical impact.
You should refer to your authorized service
in such a case.
• No alterations or repair attempts, in particular
using tools (screwdrivers, etc.) may be
undertaken to or on the appliance. Qualified
experts who have been specially trained for this
appliance may only perform repairs, in particular
to electrical supply parts. Improper repairs
may lead to serious accidents, damages and
breakdowns.
In the event of a breakdown of the appliance,
(before contacting our customer service
department), please review the information
contained under “Warranty terms”. Please call
our customer services when required.
Natural ventilation is important for the
correct functioning of the appliance
and your own safety.
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may
call for additional ventilation such as opening
a window, or the use of permanent fixed
mechanical ventilation system such as an
extractor fan or cooker hood that ventilates to
the outside.
• Always refer servicing to a qualified
appliance service engineer.
How to use:
• The glass ceramic hob may only be used for
the preparation of food items in the domestic
household. In the event that the appliance is
misused for another purpose or improperly
handled, no liability can be assumed for possible
damages.
• Do not use the hob to heat the room.
• As soon as a functional disturbance is
detected or if, e.g. due to extreme mechanical
effects, cracks appear on the surface of the
glass ceramic plate, the device must be put out
of operation immediately: turn off the device and
disconnect it from the electrical mains network
(loosen fuses or turn off automatic switches).
• Connection cables of electrical devices should
not be exposed to hot cooking zones or the
cookware. Otherwise, the electrical insulation
may become damaged.
