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Safety information
Please read this instruction manual carefully. This will enable
you to operate your hob safely and correctly.
Please keep the instruction manual, installation instructions and
the appliance certificate in a safe place. If the appliance
changes owners, this documentation should always be
included.
Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not
switch on the appliance if it is damaged.
Safety information for this appliance
This appliance is intended for domestic use only. This
appliance must only be used for food preparation. Do not leave
the appliance unattended during operation.
Safe operation
Adults and children must not operate the appliance without
supervision if:
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they do not have the physical or mental ability,
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or they lack the knowledge and experience required
to operate the appliance correctly.
Overheated oil and fat
Risk of fire!
Overheated oil or fat can ignite very quickly. Never leave hot oil
or fat unattended. Never attempt to extinguish burning fat or oil
with water. Extinguish the flames with a lid or a plate. Switch the
hotplate off.
Hot hotplates
Risk of burning!
Never touch hot hotplates. Small children must be kept at a
safe distance from the hob.
Risk of fire!
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Never place combustible items on the hob.
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Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers
directly underneath the hob.
Wet saucepan bases and hotplates
Risk of injury!
Steam pressure may build up if there is liquid between the
saucepan base and the hotplate. This may cause the pan to
jump suddenly. Always keep the hotplate and saucepan bases
dry.
Cracks in the ceramic
Risk of electric shock.!
Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box if the ceramic has
fractures, flaws or cracks. Call the after-sales service.
Incorrect repairs
Risk of electric shock.!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box, if the appliance is faulty. Call the after-sales
service. Repairs may only be carried out by one of our qualified
after-sales engineers.
Causes of damage
Caution!
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Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.
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Avoid boiling pots dry. This may cause damage.
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Never place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the
display area or the surround. This may cause damage.
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Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob.
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Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on hot hotplates.
Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob.
Overview
The following table provides an overview of the most frequent
kinds of damage:
Damage
Cause
Action
Stains
Food spills
Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning agents
Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
Scratches
Salt, sugar and sand
Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
Rough pot and pan bases scratch
the ceramic.
Check your cookware.
Discolouration
Unsuitable cleaning agents
Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
Pan abrasion (e.g. aluminium)
Lift the pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters
Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.
