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AFTER SALES SUPPORT
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MODEL: STR-C PRODUCT CODE: 49186 05/2015
General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
General usage conditions and restrictions
• Domestic use only:
This cooktop is designed for indoor domestic use
only. It can be built into a standard kitchen cabinet or housing unit.
• Intended purpose:
Only use this cooktop for its intended purpose, in its
intended environment and as described in this manual. Any other use may
cause fire, electric shock or injury. Do not use it for space heating purposes.
• Follow instructions:
Make sure to observe all rules and provisions in
this instruction manual. Do not allow anybody who is not familiar with the
contents of this manual to operate the cooktop. These instructions are
not intended to cover every possible condition and situation. As with any
electrical household appliance, use common sense and caution when
installing, operating and maintaining the cooktop.
• No timer:
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote control system.
• Do not heat empty:
Do not switch on a hotplate without a pan or pot on it.
Do not use a hotplate to warm up plates.
• Do not overload:
Do not put pots or pans weighing over 25kg on the
cooktop.
• To protect against the risk of electric shock
, do not touch the cooktop
with wet hands or feet, or when bare footed.
• During use:
Do not stare at the cooktop elements when they are in use.
• Frying food:
When frying food on the cooktop, check constantly and
ensure the oil is not overheating and becoming a fire hazard.
• WARNING:
Danger of fire:
Make sure small items of household equip-
ment, including connection leads, do not touch the cooktop as their
insulation materials are usually not resistant to high temperatures.
• WARNING:
Fire safety:
Never leave the cooktop unattended during use,
as this is a fire risk. Oils and fats in pots and pans may catch fire due to
overheating. In case of a fire, never try to extinguish it with water. Switch
off the burner and cover the flame(s) with a lid or a fire blanket.
• WARNING:
Cracked surface:
If the surface is cracked, switch off the
appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Call for service.
• Usage restriction:
The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
