Foster 7371/945, Use And Installation Manual

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important safety instructions
• Spray cans, flammable liquids or flammable materials can ignite if heated. If there is a
drawer below the appliance, do not store flammable items in the drawer. If there is a
cutlery tray below the cooktop, it must be made of heat-resistant material.
• Never heat empty cookware or an empty pot! This can damage the glass ceramic
surface.
• Never use the cooktop to heat closed cans. The increased pressure can cause the
cans to explode.
• If using a small appliance (e.g. a hand mixer) in the vicinity of the cooktop, make sure
that the power cord does not come into contact with the hot cooktop. The insulation
of the cord could get damaged.
• If the cooktop is built in behind a cabinet door, it should only be operated with the
door open. Close the door only when the residual heat indicators have gone out.
• You could burn yourself on a hot cooking zone. Protect your hands when working
with a hot appliance - wear oven mitts or use potholders. Make sure the material
is not wet or damp. This would increase the transfer of heat to your skin and could
cause steam burns.
• Do not let sugar, food containing sugar, plastic or aluminium foil fall on the hot cooktop
and melt. They can damage the ceramic surface when they cool. Switch the cooktop
off immediately and clean with a glass scraper. Clean the cooktop with a glass ceramic
cleaner once it has cooled down.
• Rough cookware can scratch the glass ceramic surface. Use only pots and pans with
a smooth bottom.
• Salt, sugar, and grains of sand or dirt (e.g. from fresh vegetables) between the
cookware and the cooktop can cause scratches. Keep cooktop and cookware clean.
• Even light objects such as a salt shaker can cause cracks and chips if they fall on the
glass ceramic surface. Do not drop anything on the glass ceramic surface.
• Hot objects on the sensor areas or indicators can damage the electronics underneath.
Never place hot pots or pans on the sensor areas or indicators.
• Do not heat oils and fats for longer than one minute, and never use the power booster.
• Metal objects stored in a drawer under the cooktop can become hot when the
cooktop is in heavy use over a longer period of time. Do not store metal objects in a
drawer under the cooktop!
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
•
For users who wear a pacemaker:
When the cooktop is in use it is surrounded by
an electromagnetic field. It is unlikely that this will affect a pacemaker. However, if in
doubt consult the manufacturer of the pacemaker or your doctor.
• Objects affected by electromagnetic fields, for instance credit cards, CDs and
calculators, should be kept away from the cooktop when it is on.
• Because induction heating works so quickly, the temperature of the cookware
bottom can quickly reach the ignition point of oils and fats. Never leave the cooktop
unattended during use!
• The cooktop is equipped with a cooling fan. If there is a drawer below the installed
appliance, you will need to ensure there is enough space to allow for ventilation. Do
not use the drawer to store sharp or small objects or paper. They could pass through
or be sucked into the vents in the housing and damage the fan blades or otherwise
interfere with cooling.