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Safety
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Table of contents
Safety .................................................................... 2
Preventing material damage ............................... 4
Installation and connection................................. 7
Familiarising yourself with your appliance ........ 8
Accessories........................................................ 10
Before using for the first time ........................... 11
Operating the hotplate ....................................... 12
Basic operation .................................................. 12
Cleaning and servicing ...................................... 13
Cleaning aid........................................................ 15
Rails .................................................................... 15
Appliance door................................................... 16
Troubleshooting................................................. 18
Transportation and disposal ............................. 19
Customer Service............................................... 20
How it works....................................................... 20
1 Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 Intended use
Read the information on intended use to en-
sure that you use the appliance correctly and
safely.
The figures in these instructions are intended
for information purposes.
Only a licensed professional may connect ap-
pliances without plugs. Damage caused by in-
correct connection is not covered under the
warranty.
Only use the appliance as follows:
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To prepare meals and drinks.
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Under supervision. Never leave the appli-
ance unattended when cooking for short
periods.
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In private households and in enclosed
spaces in a domestic environment.
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Up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above
sea level.
Do not use the appliance:
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On boats or in vehicles.
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as a room heater.
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with an external timer or a remote control.
You cannot operate the appliance with a timer
or remote control.
Always place accessories in the cooking com-
partment the right way round.
1.2 Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged
8 or over and by people who have reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or inad-
equate experience and/or knowledge,
provided that they are supervised or have
been instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the resulting
dangers.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Children must not perform cleaning or user
maintenance unless they are at least 15 years
old and are being supervised.
Keep children under the age of 8 years away
from the appliance and power cable.
1.3 Safe use
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
The appliance will become hot.
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Do not keep combustible objects or aero-
sol cans in drawers directly underneath the
hob.
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Never store or use combustible materials
(e.g. spray cans or cleaning agents) under
the appliance or in its immediate vicinity.
The cooking surface becomes very hot.
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Never place flammable objects on the
cooking surface or in its immediate vicinity.
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Never place objects on the cooking sur-
face.
Leaving fat or oil cooking on an unattended
hob can be dangerous and may lead to fires.
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Never leave hot oil or fat unattended.
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Never attempt to extinguish a fire using wa-
ter; instead, switch off the appliance and
then cover with a lid or a fire blanket.
Hob covers can cause accidents, for example
due to overheating, catching fire or materials
shattering.
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Do not use hob covers.
Opening the appliance door creates a
draught. Greaseproof paper may come into