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For your safety
For your safety
Safety notices
In this chapter you will find general safety in-
structions which you must always observe for
your own protection and that of third parties.
Please also observe the warning notices in
the individual chapters on operation, setup
etc.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Touching live parts may result in severe in-
jury or death.
■
Do not operate the appliance if it is visi-
bly damaged. If you fi nd transportation
damage or other visible damage please
inform our Customer Service immediate-
ly see „Our Customer Service“ on page
GB-24).
■
Connection to the mains supply may
only be made by an authorised electri-
cian approved by the local energy supply
company see „Our Customer Service“ on
page GB-24). Only then will you benefi t
from our warranty and suffi cient secu-
rity. Unauthorised persons may not es-
tablish a connection to the power sup-
ply. You can endanger your life and that
of subsequent users! This also applies
to disconnection from the power supply
and dismantling the old appliance.
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As the appliance cannot be disconnected
from the mains via an accessible discon-
necting device, an all-pole disconnecting
device in accordance with overvoltage
category III must be connected with-
in the house installation with at least 3
mm contact clearance; this includes fus-
es, circuit breakers and guards.
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Before connecting the hob, switch off
the relevant power circuit or turn off
the relevant fuses. Before accessing the
terminals, all supply circuits must be
switched off.
Intended use
This hob is intended for cooking and frying
foods. It is not suitable for other purposes,
e.g. for heating rooms.
Use the hob exclusively as described in this
user manual. Any other use will be deemed
to be improper and may lead to damage to
property or even injury to persons. The man-
ufacturer accepts no liability for damage
caused by improper use.
The appliance is solely intended for use in
private households.
Explanation of terms
The following symbols can be found in this
user manual.
WARNING
This symbol indicates a hazard with a me-
dium level of risk which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a hazard with a low
level of risk which, if not avoided, could re-
sult in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
This symbol warns against possible dam-
age to property.
Tips, additional information. This sym-
bol indicates that you will be provided
with useful additional information.
