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Operating Instructions
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Safety instructions
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Please comply with these instructions. If you
do not, any damage resulting is not covered
by the warranty.
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This appliance conforms with the following EU
Directives:
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73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Direc-
tive
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89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive in-
clusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC
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93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive
Correct use
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This appliance should be used only for normal do-
mestic cooking and frying of food.
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The appliance must not be used as a work surface
or as a storage surface.
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Additions or modifications to the appliance are not
permitted.
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Do not place or store flammable liquids, highly in-
flammable materials or fusible objects (e.g. plastic
film, plastic, aluminium) on or near the appliance.
Children’s safety
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Small children must be kept away from the appli-
ance.
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Only let bigger children work on the appliance un-
der supervision.
General safety
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The appliance may only be installed and connect-
ed by trained, registered service engineers.
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Built-in appliances may only be used after they
have built in to suitable built-in units and work sur-
faces that meet standards.
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If there is a fault with the appliance, all hotplates
must be switched off and the appliance must be
disconnected from the mains supply to avoid any
possible electric shock.
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Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out
by trained, registered service engineers.
Safety during use
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There is the risk of burns from the appliance if used
carelessly.
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Cables from electrical appliances must not touch
the hot surface of the appliance or hot cookware.
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Overheated fats and oils can ignite quickly. When
cooking with fat or oil (e.g when frying chips) do
not leave the appliance unattended.
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Switch the hotplates off after each use.
Safety when cleaning
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For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off
and cooled down.
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For safety reasons, the cleaning of the appliance
with steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equip-
ment is not permitted.
How to avoid damage to the appli-
ance
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Do not allow acid liquids such as vinegar, lemon
juice or limescale removing agents to touch the
hob, as otherwise this will cause matt patches.
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Do not place wet pan lids on the hotplates and do
not allow hot pans to cool on the hotplates. Other-
wise condensation and rust can form.
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Do not use the hotplates with empty cookware or
without cookware.
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Do not use the cooking zones with empty cook-
ware or without cookware.
