1.1 For your safety
You must not operate the
appliance if it is
damaged
.
When connecting electrical appliances in the proxi-
mity of the appliance,
make sure
that connecting
leads do not come into contact with hot cooking
surfaces!
As
the user
, you yourself are responsible for
maintenance and proper use in the household.
Only ever
operate
the appliance under super-
vision.
Do not operate
the appliance
without pots and
pans placed on it.
Make sure that all the burner parts are correctly
fitted.
Important:
The appliance heats up during opera-
tion. Keep children away.
Note:
If you have fitted the appliance cover
VD 201-010 (special accessory) on the appliance, it
must not be closed until the appliance has cooled
down completely. Do not operate the appliance with
the cover closed! Heat development may damage
the appliance and the cover. Do not use the
appliance cover as a surface for placing objects or
for keeping things warm.
Note:
The appliance must not be combined with
hob ventilators VL 040/041.
Do not clean
the appliance with a steam cleaning
apparatus or with water pressure -
risk of short-
circuits!
Isolate the appliance from the mains
during every
maintenance operation
. To do this, remove the
mains plug or isolate the corresponding fuse. Close
the gas supply.
Repairs
must be carried out by an authorised
person.
No warranty claims can be lodged
for any damage
resulting from failure to observe these instructions.
Observe caution
with oils and fats. They may
overheat and burn easily.
Foodstuffs
that are prepared in fat and oil (e.g.
French fries) must only be prepared under constant
supervision!
Technical modifications reserved.
1.2 Operating for the first time
Before
operating the appliance for the first time,
please pay attention to the following notes:
The appliance
must only be connected by an
authorised person.
Read
through these instructions carefully before
operating the appliance for the first time.
Note:
The rating plate for this appliance is included on
a separate sheet. Keep the rating plate in a safe
place along with your operating and assembly
instructions.
Remove the packaging
from the appliance and
dispose of it properly.
Keep
packaging elements
away from children.
Thoroughly
clean
the appliance and accessories
before using them for the first time. This will
eliminate any “newness" smells and soiling (see
chapter entitled “Cleaning and care").
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