1 Safety precautions
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not touch the surface of the
appliance or use the appli-
ance.
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WARNING: If the surface is
cracked, switch off the appli-
ance, turn off the stop-cock
and disconnect the appliance
from the mains to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.
Have a registered gas fitter
disconnect the appliance
from the gas supply.
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WARNING: The appliance
and its accessible parts get
hot during use. Do not touch
the burners, the pan supports
or the surface of the hob.
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WARNING: The cooking pro-
cess should always be super-
vised. Shorter cooking pro-
cesses, in particular, must be
supervised the entire time.
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WARNING: It can be danger-
ous to leave the hob unatten-
ded when cooking with fat or
oil, as this can lead to fires.
NEVER attempt to extinguish
a fire with water. Switch the
appliance off and carefully
smother the flames with a lid
or a fire blanket.
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WARNING: Never store ob-
jects on the hob. Risk of fire!
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Do not operate the appliance
using an external time switch
or a separate remote control
system.
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Under no circumstances use
a steam cleaner to clean this
appliance.
1.4
Instructions for use
Operate the appliance competently
and follow the advice given in the
«Appliance description» section.
Before using for the first time
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The appliance must be installed and
connected to the gas and electricity
supply in accordance with the separate
installation instructions. Have a certified
installer carry out the necessary work.
Correct use
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CAUTION: This appliance is only inten-
ded for cooking purposes. It may not
used for other purposes, such as heat-
ing a room.
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The appliance is designed for use in
the home for preparing food. No liability
is assumed for any damage caused by
improper use or incorrect handling.
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Any repairs, modifications or manipula-
tions to the appliance, especially any
gas pipes or electrically live parts, may
only be carried out by the manufacturer,
its customer service department or a
similarly qualified person. Repairs if car-
ried out incorrectly may cause serious
injury, damage to the appliance and fit-
tings, as well as affect the functioning of
the appliance. If the appliance is not
working properly or in case a repair is
needed, follow the instructions given in
the «Service and support» section. Con-
tact our Customer Services if neces-
sary.
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Use original spare parts only.
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Retain these operating instructions for
future reference. If you sell the appli-
ance or pass it on to a third party,
please ensure these operating instruc-
tions accompany the appliance, to-
gether with the installation instructions.
