1 Safety precautions
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The appliance corresponds to recog-
nized technology standards and the rel-
evant safety regulations. However,
proper use of the appliance is essential
to avoid damage and accidents. Please
therefore follow the precautions given in
these operating instructions.
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The heated surface of the hob, the pan
supports and the burners will remain
hot for some time after the appliance is
switched off and will cool down only
slowly to room temperature. Please al-
low sufficient time for the appliance to
cool down before, for instance, cleaning
it.
Caution: Risk of deflagration!
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Unburned gas can accumulate in en-
closed areas. Please read the warnings
carefully.
Caution: Risk of toxic fumes!
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A gas hob produces heat, moisture and
combustion by-products in the room in
which it is used. Ensure the kitchen is
well ventilated, especially when the hob
is in use: keep natural ventilation holes
open or install a mechanical ventilation
device (extractor hood). Prolonged in-
tensive use of the appliance may call
for additional or more effective ventila-
tion: open a window or increase the ex-
traction rate of the range hood.
Caution: Fire hazard!
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The cooking zones become very hot.
Do not rest any objects on the hob.
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Do not store or use corrosive, chemical
or flammable cleaning agents or
products underneath or near to this
household appliance.
Caution: Burns hazard!
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Overheated fat and oil can easily catch
fire. Never attempt to extinguish burning
oil or fat with water. Danger of explo-
sion! Smother the flames with a fire
blanket. Keep doors and windows
closed.
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Exercise care when touching cookware
handles as they can become hot.
Caution: Risk of injury!
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Cookware that is damaged, is not the
right size or is not positioned correctly
can cause serious damage. Check the
cookware is fit for purpose before use.
Centre the cookware in the middle of
the relevant cooking zone. Follow the
tips and warnings that come with suit-
able cookware.
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In the event of a malfunction, turn off
the gas and electrical supply to the ap-
pliance. Call our Customer Services.
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Do not tamper inside the appliance. If
necessary, please call our Customer
Services.
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Use of unsuitable protective guards can
cause accidents.
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If a control knob will not turn, do not
force it. Call our Customer Services im-
mediately for repair or replacement.
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Keep pets away from the appliance.
Caution: Risk to life!
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Packaging materials, e.g. plastic film
and polystyrene, can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep
packaging material away from children.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
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In case of overheating, switch the hob
off and allow it to cool down com-
pletely. Do not put any dishes on it. Un-
der no circumstances use cold water to
cool it down quickly.
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Do not climb on to the appliance.
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Do not cut or prepare food on the sur-
face and avoid impact with hard ob-
jects. Do not drag cookware across the
surface.
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Do not allow food to get onto the sur-
faces when they are hot, as it can dam-
age them. If food were to get onto the
surfaces when they are hot, it must be
cleaned off straightaway.
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Only use cookware that is suitable for
cooking with gas.
