General Safety Instructions
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General Safety Instructions
This section covers residual risks and hazards associated with the intended use of the appliance. We have
provided a list of all generally valid safety instructions which must be followed.
In the following section, safety information relating to a particular operation or situation is placed before the
appropriate operation step or description of the situation.
The i
nformation provided here such as ‘Basic rules of conduct’, ‘Operator's obligations’ etc. only refers to the
legally required observance of requirements such as the Workplaces Ordinance (ArbStättV) according to
German law.
Observe these operating and safety instructions to prevent injuries, damage to health
and damage to property. Do not make any conversions or modifications to the
appliance.
Do not use the appliance if damaged. If there are signs of a fault or in the case of
unusual noises or smell, switch the appliance off and unplug the mains plug. Only use
the appliance with the cable undamaged. Otherwise there is a danger of electric shock
and fire.
Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by qualified and skilled
personnel using original spare parts and accessories. Never attempt to carry out
repairs to the appliance yourself!
Only connect the appliance to suitable earthed mains connections. Make sure that the
mains connection matches the specifications on the type plate of the appliance, see
bottom of appliance. Otherwise there is a danger of fire and electric shock!
Place the appliance on a stable, flat and heat-resistant surface, to prevent risk of fire
and accidents.
Do not place the cable close to heat sources or on sharp edges etc. Always grasp the
plug, not the cable, when removing the plug from the socket. Otherwise the cable may
be damaged. Do not allow the cable to hang down. Lay the cable in such a way that it
does not represent a tripping hazard!
When using extension cables: Unwind the cable from the spool to prevent any heat
build-up or cable fire. The coupling must have splash protection, must be made of
rubber or be rubber-coated. The cable cross-section must be at least 1.5 mm
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This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with limited
physical, sensory or mental aptitude or lack of experience and/or knowledge unless
they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have received
instruction from this person as to how the appliance is used. Children should be
supervised, to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not operate the appliance unsupervised. Make sure that the switch is in position "0"
and the power regulator is in position "0", before inserting the plug in the socket. Make
sure the appliance cannot be switched on unintentionally. Connecting the appliance to
the power supply while it is switched on can cause an accident.
Protect the appliance from moisture (splashes, rain). Do not immerse the appliance in
water or other liquids, do not wash in the dishwasher. Water penetration increases the
risk of an electric shock.
Use only Rieber thermoplates
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as a cooking vessel. Always use a lid for heating food
or keeping it warm. The hob and the bottom of the cooking vessel must always be
clean and dry. Do not use cooking vessels made of plastic, porcelain or aluminium foil.
