Gaggenau VC 230, Operating And Assembly Instructions Manual

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1.1 For your safety
You must not operate the appliance if it is
damaged.
The appliance must only be connected by an
authorised specialist , paying attention to the
relevant regulations of the power supply companies
and the regional construction regulations.
Observe the assembly instructions!
When connecting electrical appliances and
devices in the proximity of cooking surfaces and
ovens, make sure that connecting cables do not
become jammed under the hot oven door or come
into contact with hot cooking surfaces.
As the user
, you yourself are responsible for
maintenance and proper use in the household.
Only ever operate the appliance under
supervision.
Observe caution with oils and fats. Overheated oils
and fats can easily cause fires.
Important: the appliance heats up during
operation. Keep children away.
Never allow children to play with the appliance.
Do not let adults or children operate the appliance
unsupervised:
– if they are mentally or physically unable to use
the appliance safely and correctly
– if they don’t have the knowledge and
experience to use the appliance safely and
correctly.
Do not operate the hotplates without pots and
pans placed on them.
Note: to avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of
the appliance, it is forbidden to use high-pressure
or steam jet cleaning devices.
Isolate the appliance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains plug or actuate the corresponding fuse.
Repairs must be carried out by authorised
specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety.
No warranty claims can be lodged for any
damage resulting from failure to observe these
instructions.
Do not store any substances that are sensitive
to high temperatures, or which pose a fire hazard
(e.g. cleaning agents or spray cans), in drawers or
cupboards under the appliance.
Note:
If you have fitted the appliance cover VD 201-010
(special accessory) on the appliance, it must not be
closed until the appliance has cooled down
completely. Do not operate the appliance with the
cover closed! Heat development may damage the
appliance and the cover. Do not use the appliance
cover as a surface for placing objects or for
keeping things warm.
Technical modifications reserved.
This appliance is labelled in accordance
with the European Directive 2002/96/EG
concerning used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and
electronic equipment – WEEE). The
guideline determines the framework for the return
and recycling of used appliances as applicable.
1. Important notes
VC 230 can be combined with the entire range of
appliances in the Vario series.