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Safety Precautions
Always follow safety precautions.
If the unit results in malfunction, immediately stop use of this product.
(Otherwise, it has a risk of smoke, burns and electric shock.)
Turn off the main power switch/breaker or pull the plug off, then contact the dealer for check & repair service.
Accident Example:
Smells like something is burning.
Feels like electric shock when touched.
A crack is on the top plate.
Plug or cord gets overheated.
Moving a cord gets the heater turned off.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualifi ed person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING
WARNING
To prevent fi re, burn, or electrical shocks
Avoid cooking deep-frying.
Overheated oil may catch fi re when you cook deep-frying because this unit does not have The Oil
Temperature Control System.
When stir-frying with IH heaters, observe the following cautions:
Do not leave this product unattended.
Do not overheat.
Use lower heat levels for preheating.
( If a small quantity of oil is used and heated excessively, the oil temperature will rise rapidly and the oil may
catch fi re.)
( If the bottom of the pot is thin or curved, it may become red heat.)
Stir liquids (e.g. soup, stewed food) before heating.
If you heat liquids without stirring:
Pot jumping damages top plate.
Bumping liquids causes burns or injuries.
Do not touch the top plate/top frame during or after use.
(Be especially careful when the high-temperature caution light lights up or fl ashes.)
Clean the product after it has cooled down.
Avoid contact with the top plate after use for a while, because the top plate remains hot due to the heat
of the pot.
To protect the top plate (glass surface) from damaging, read the following
instructions:
Do not place portable gas burners, steel cylinders or canned goods.
(They would burst if they are mistakenly heated.)
Do not let metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, lids, aluminum foil/tray, retort pouch, magnetic
ring, watch or accessories be placed on/near the top plate or be touched to cookwares during IH
heater is operating as they may get hot and cause burns or injuries.
Do not give high pressure on top plate or drop things on it.
(If the surface is cracked, it will be cause of electric shock.)
For safe use of IH heaters, read the following instructions:
Keep all combustible materials away.
(It may cause fi re.)
Do not allow people unaccustomed to handling this product from using it without supervision. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep it out of reach of infants.
Do not insert metallic objects such as pins or wire into the intake/exhaust vent.
Do not disassemble, attempt to repair, or modify this product.
For repair, contact the dealer where you purchased this product.
After use, switch off the hob element by its controls (Off/On Switch and Main
power Switch) and do not rely on the pot detector (safety functions).
Turn off the breaker while the unit is not used for a long time.
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Saf
ety Precautions / Impor
tant
Back View
Top plate
Top frame
IH heater
Caution label
Exhaust vent
(backside of the unit)
Main Power
Switch
Exhaust vent
Supply cord
High-temperature
caution light
Important
When using the IH heater
When using the heat level [9] of IH heater
This product emits magnetic lines of force.
Keep away anything affected by magnetism.
Radios, TVs, hearing aids, etc may be susceptible
to noise interference.
The records of the cassette tapes, automatic turnstile
tickets, or bankcards, etc. may be erased or damaged.
Do not use other IH cooking appliances on the top plate.
Electro magnetic wave generated by the IH
products, such as IH rice cooker or portable
induction cooktop, may damage the IH heater.
Do not place seasoning, food items, etc. below
the product, such as in the cabinet.
(The exhaust heat may spoil them.)
If acidic food (e.g. vinegar, jam, food which
contains lemon juice or plum) sticks to the top
plate, wipe it off immediately.
(Otherwise, the top plate or top frame may be discolored.)
Do not rub the top frame with the bottom of pot,
or place a hot pot on it.
(The top frame may be damaged or discolored.)
Do not place overheated pots on the caution labels
located the center of top plate.
(The labels may melt.)
Do not clog up the intake/exhaust vent.
The fi lter (intake/exhaust vent) clog detection may be
activated and turn off the power automatically.
The intake vent is found at the bottom of the unit.
Do not place paper or sheet under the unit. (If the
intake vent is clogged, it may cause malfunction.)
Do not use a steam cleaner.
( If the water enters the electrical parts built into the
unit, it may cause malfunction.)
Do not use heat level [9] for stir-frying.
( The heating power is very strong and the bottom of
the pot may be deformed.)
Do not use heat level [9] for simmering.
( The heating power is very strong. The ingredients
may boil over.)
When boiling water, turn down the heat level as
soon as the water has boiled.
( The heating power is very strong and the water may
boil over or splash around.)
CAUTION
CAUTION
To prevent ignition or accidents
Beware of the following in order to avoid accidents:
If you wear a pacemaker, consult your doctor.
(The operation of this product may affect pacemakers.)
Keep pots stable.
(If the pots fall off, it may cause injuries or burns.)
Do not place paper, etc. under the pot.
(The paper scorch due to the heat of the pot.)
Do not heat empty pots or overheat.
(The ingredients may burn or the pot may be damaged.)
Do not use the product for purposes other than cooking.
(If you use the product except for cooking, it may cause malfunction.)
