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What you should pay attention to
Induction cooking is extremely safe. Because the heat is generated in the pan and
the ceramic plate will not get hotter than the contents of the pan, the chance that
you will burn yourself on the hob is very slight. However, there are, as with any other
hob, a number of matters of which you should be aware.
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When you use the hob for the first time, you will notice that it smells 'new'. This is
caused by the appliance's finish heating up. It is perfectly normal. The odour will
disappear of its own accord as a result of ventilation.
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This appliance should only be connected to the mains supply by a qualified
electrician.
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The power supply must be disconnected before the appliance is cleaned or
repaired. Preferably, by removing the plug from the socket, switching off the
(automatic) fuse(s) or setting the switch in the supply cable to zero in the case of
a fixed connection.
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This cooking appliance is designed for domestic use. Do not use the appliance
for any purpose other than food preparation.
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Remember the very short heating up time at the higher settings. Always stay
close to the hob if you have a cooking zone on a high setting.
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Take care that the pan does not boil dry. Damage caused by the use of
unsuitable pans and by pans boiling dry is excluded from the warranty.
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Never let an empty pan stand on a hotplate that is switched on. While the
hotplate is protected and will switch itself off, the pan will be extremely hot. The
pan could be damaged.
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The ceramic plate is very strong but certainly not unbreakable. When, for
example, a herb jar or a pointed object is dropped onto it a break can be
caused.
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When a hob is broken or cracked it should be used no longer. Immediately
switch off the hob, disconnect it from the power supply and telephone the
service department.
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When the induction hob is in use keep objects that can be affected by magnetic
fields (credit cards, bank cards, diskettes, watches and similar items) away from its
vicinity. We advise those who have pacemakers to consult a heart specialist first.
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The cooking surface must not be used for storage.
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Do not place any metal objects such as knives and forks on the cooking area.
They could become hot.
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Do not use the appliance below 5 °C.
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Never use a pressure cleaner or steamcleaners.
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