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Important safety instructions
check for visible damage. Do not operate a damaged appliance.
• The electrical safety of this cooking surface can only be guaranteed if proper grounding
has
been installed in compliance with applicable regulations. It is imperative that this
basic safety requirement be met. If in doubt, have the house wiring checked by a
qualified electrician.
• Before installation, make sure that the voltage and frequency on the
cooking surface
’s
data plate correspond with the household electrical supply. These ratings must match
to prevent damaging the
cooking surface
. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
• Multiple power outlets or extension cords are not safe (risk of fire). Do not use them to
connect the
cooking surface
to the electrical power supply.
• To ensure safe operation, use the
cooking surface
only when it has been properly
installed.
• Do not under any circumstances open the
cooking surface
housing. Any contact with
connections carrying voltage or changes to the electrical or mechanical set-up will
endanger you and may impair the functioning of the
cooking surface
.
• Only with original spare parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the
appliance. Defective components should only be replaced with original parts.
• The
cooking surface
is not intended for use with an external timer or a remote control
system.
• Connection of the
cooking surface
to the electrical power supply must only be
performed by a qualified electrician. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
• Before installation, maintenance or repair work is performed, disconnect the
cooking
surface
from the electrical power supply.
Ensure this by:
– switching the respective circuit breaker off, or
– fully unscrewing the respective fuse, or
– pulling out the power plug (if applicable).Pull on the plug and not on the cord.
• User Servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
•
Risk of electric shock!
If the
cooking surface
is defective or chipped, cracked or
broken in any way, immediately switch it off and do not continue to use it. Disconnect
it from the electrical power supply.
• Do Not Cook on Broken
Cooking Surface
- If
cooking surface
should break, cleaning
solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooking area
and create a risk of
electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Proper use
•
WARNING:
The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care
should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings - Boilover causes smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
•
WARNING:
Unattended cooking on a cooking surface with fat or oil can be dangerous
and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the
appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.
• Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or
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