Siemens ET9 LVV1 Series, User Manual

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Preventing material damage
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Do not keep combustible objects or aero-
sol cans in drawers directly underneath the
hob.
The hob switches off automatically and can
no longer be operated. It may switch on unin-
tentionally at a later point.
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Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse
box.
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Call the after-sales service.
Hob covers can cause accidents, for example
due to overheating, catching fire or materials
shattering.
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Do not use hob covers.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The hotplates and surrounding area (particu-
larly the hob surround, if fitted) become very
hot.
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Never touch the hot surfaces.
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Keep children at a safe distance.
The hotplate heats up but the display does
not work.
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Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse
box.
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Call the after-sales service.
Unsuitable safety devices or child hob guards
may result in accidents.
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Only use safety devices, such as child hob
guards, which have been approved by us.
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
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Allow the appliance to cool down before
cleaning.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
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Repairs to the appliance should only be
carried out by trained specialist staff.
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Only use genuine spare parts when repair-
ing the appliance.
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If the power cord of this appliance is dam-
aged, it must be replaced with a special
connection cable, which is available from
the manufacturer or his Customer Service.
If the appliance or the power cord is dam-
aged, this is dangerous.
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Never operate a damaged appliance.
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Never operate an appliance with a cracked
or fractured surface.
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Never pull on the power cord to unplug the
appliance. Always unplug the appliance at
the mains.
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If the appliance or the power cord is dam-
aged, immediately unplug the power cord
or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
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"Call Customer Service."
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Repairs to the appliance should only be
carried out by trained specialist staff.
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric
shock.
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Do not use steam- or high-pressure clean-
ers to clean the appliance.
The insulation on cables of electrical appli-
ances may melt if it touches hot parts of the
appliance.
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Never bring electrical appliance cables into
contact with hot parts of the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid
between the saucepan base and the hotplate.
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Always keep hotplates and saucepan
bases dry.
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Preventing material damage
Follow these instructions to prevent material damage to
your appliance, accessories or other objects in your kit-
chen.
ATTENTION!
Rough pot and pan bases will scratch the ceramic.
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Check your cookware.
Boiling pans dry may damage cookware or the appli-
ance.
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Never place empty pans on a heated hotplate or al-
low to boil dry.
Incorrectly positioned cookware can cause the appli-
ance to overheat.
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Never place hot pots or pans on the controls or the
hob surround.
Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall onto
the hob.
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Do not let hard or pointed objects fall onto the hob.
Non heat-resistant materials will melt on heated hot-
plates.
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Do not use oven protective foil.
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Do not use aluminium foil or plastic containers.
2.1 Overview of the most common damage
Here you can find the most common types of damage
and tips on how to avoid them.