Page EN-4
For your safety
Intended use
This hob is intended for cooking and frying
foods. It is not suitable for other purposes,
e.g. for heating rooms.
Prior to use, the hob must be properly in-
stalled in a kitchen unit.
The hob is designed for use in private house-
holds and is not designed for commercial use
or multiple use (e.g.: use by several parties in
a block of flats).
Use the appliance exclusively as described
in this user manual. Any other use will be
deemed to be improper and may lead to dam-
age to property or even injury to persons. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for damage
caused by improper use.
Explanation of terms/symbols
The following symbols can be found in this
user manual.
WARNING
This symbol indicates a hazard with a medi-
um level of risk which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a hazard with a low lev-
el of risk which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
This symbol warns against possible damage
to property.
Tips, additional information.
This symbol indicates that you will be
provided with useful additional information.
Safety notices
In this chapter you will find general safety no-
tices which you must always observe for your
own protection and that of third parties. Please
also observe the warning notices in the individ-
ual chapters on operation, set-up, etc.
Risks in handling household
electrical appliances
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Touching live parts may result in severe
injury or death.
■
Only use the appliance indoors. Do
not use in wet rooms or in the rain.
■
Do not operate or continue to oper-
ate the appliance, if it
–
shows visible signs of damage, for
example, the connection cable is
defective;
–
starts smoking or there is a burning
smell;
–
makes unusual sounds.
In such cases, remove the mains plug
and contact our Service department
(see page EN-27
)
.
■
Connection to the mains supply may
only be made by an authorised elec-
trician approved by the local energy
supply company (see page EN-27).
Only then will you benefit from our
warranty and a sufficient level of
safety. Unauthorised persons may
not connect the appliance to the
mains supply. You can endanger
your life and that of subsequent us-
ers! This also applies to disconnection
from the power supply and disman-
tling the old appliance.
For your safety
